27Nov 2026
Coral Long Distance Hurdle Day
The first day of the Coral Gold Cup weekend.
Tickets
Meetings and tickets for 2026/27
Here are Newbury’s big winter meetings. The Flat season’s highlights include the Lockinge Stakes in May; see the racecourse site for every raceday.
Newbury fixturesSeason 2026/27
28Nov 2026
Coral Gold Cup Day
The Coral Gold Cup, formerly the Hennessy, one of the great staying handicap chases, won in the past by Arkle, Many Clouds and Native River.
29Dec 2026
Coral Challow Hurdle Day
A festive jumps raceday headlined by the Grade 1 Challow Hurdle, which now has a permanent 29 December slot in a new four-day Christmas racing schedule.
Newbury prices rise in four stages, so book early. For Coral Gold Cup Day 2025, Grandstand tickets went from £30 to £40 on the day, Premier from £42 to £58, and Premier Plus from £71 to £87. Under-18s go free at most racedays (the Super Sprint concert day is an exception). There are discounts for over-60s, students and groups of seven or more, and two-day passes for the Coral Gold Cup weekend. Premier Plus tickets for Lockinge Friday 2027 were £44 at the super-early-bird price, ending 11 November.
Easiest trip
Any raceday by train: the station is a minute from the gates.
Big-race atmosphere
Coral Gold Cup Day in November.
Families
Under-18s go free, and there’s no dress code for under-12s.
Summer
The Flat season, including the Lockinge Stakes in May.
Which enclosure should you choose?
Choose between the Grandstand and the Premier Enclosure, or upgrade to Premier Plus in the Sky Sports Racing Lounge. The Premier Enclosure is open every raceday; the Grandstand on weekends and selected Fridays; Premier Plus on weekends and Coral Gold Cup Friday. For dining, Lounge 303 adds food and a private bar to a Premier ticket.
Most affordable
Grandstand
Standard views, unreserved seating and sheltered standing, with bars and food around the Dubai Duty Free Grandstand. Relaxed dress code; non-offensive fancy dress welcome.
Closer to the action
Premier
Access to all areas except members and hospitality, with the best views close to the finish line and lawn seating around the Berkshire and Hampshire Stands.
The best way
Premier Plus
The Sky Sports Racing Lounge, with reserved seating, a private bar, table service for food and reserved terrace seats overlooking the finishing post.
Dining
Lounge 303
Newbury’s most contemporary space: a Premier ticket plus two courses of bowl food, a private bar and tips from the resident tipster.
Compare every enclosure side by side: prices, views, bars and food, dress codes and entrances.
Dress code at Newbury Racecourse
Newbury distinguishes between its relaxed Grandstand spaces and smarter Premier areas. Non-offensive fancy dress is welcome in Grandstand and the Racegoers’ Restaurant, but football and other sports team shirts are excluded. Premier guests are encouraged to dress smartly; smart denim and trainers are allowed, while ripped denim, fancy dress, team shirts and vests are not. The official page says no dress recommendation or code applies to children under 12 in any of the racecourse’s spaces.
Official clothing advice — checked 14 October 2026.
What will the trip cost?
A quick estimate for your group. Where we have confirmed a ticket price it’s filled in; otherwise add the price from the racecourse’s booking page. Change any figure to match your plans.
Getting to Newbury
Newbury has its own railway station at the racecourse, and free parking, so it’s one of the easiest courses to reach.
By train
One stop from Newbury station, with direct trains from London Paddington and Reading; the nearest entrance is under two minutes’ walk.
By car
All on-site parking is free, with about 3,700 spaces. On racedays Car Parks 4 and 5 open 30 minutes before the gates.
Step-free access
Newbury Racecourse station has only a footbridge, so for step-free access take the train to the main Newbury station and a taxi.
Into town after racing
On Coral Gold Cup Saturday a free shuttle ran from 5pm to 8pm from the East Entrance to Newbury bus station.
Parking at Newbury Racecourse
Newbury provides free on-site parking, with Car Parks 4 and 5 open for every raceday. Accessible parking is at the front of Car Park 4. The official FAQs direct Grandstand and Racegoers’ Restaurant guests towards Car Park 4 or 5, while some members, Premier and hospitality guests have preferential arrangements. Car Park 1 operates on selected days, so check your booking instructions. Car parks normally open thirty minutes before the admission gates; vehicles may remain overnight at their owners’ risk.
Official parking advice — checked 14 October 2026.
Coming by train?
Book trains to Newbury Racecourse.
Hotels near Newbury Racecourse
Newbury Racecourse has its own hotel, and the town centre is a short walk away. Newbury’s partner hotels offer racegoers exclusive discounts.
Coral Gold Cup weekend
The Lodge has only 36 rooms, and they go quickly for the Coral Gold Cup in November and the summer concert nights.
At the racecourse
As close as it gets.
- The Lodge, Newbury Racecourse’s own 36-room hotel, a minute’s walk from the gates, with a bar and terrace
Newbury town
A short walk or taxi to the course.
- The Chequers Hotel, a four-star hotel on Oxford Street, about a mile from the course, with two restaurants
- The Coat and Bear, a Heartwood Inn about 0.8 miles from the racecourse
- The Dolphin, an inn in the town centre, about five minutes’ walk from the Town Hall
In the countryside
A short drive away.
- Donnington & Co, formerly Donnington Valley, two miles from Newbury, with its own 18-hole golf course
- The Vineyard Hotel & Spa, a luxury hotel and spa about three miles from the course
- The Retreat, Elcot Park, a Grade II-listed 18th-century hotel between Newbury and Hungerford, about 15 minutes away
- The Carnarvon Arms, a pub with rooms near Highclere Castle, about 13 minutes’ drive
Find a hotel
Compare hotels in and around Newbury.
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Evenings in Newbury
On the big days the party carries on at the racecourse; on other days Newbury town centre is a short walk or taxi ride away.
- After racing
The after-party
On Coral Gold Cup Day the racing is followed by an after-party in the Coral marquee.
- Fine dining
The Hennessy Restaurant
The racecourse’s signature suite, recently refurbished at a cost of £1.5 million.
- In town
The Coat and Bear
A Heartwood Inn pub about 0.8 miles from the course.
- In town
The Dolphin and the Elephant at the Market
Two inns in Newbury town centre for a drink or dinner.
Things to do while you are here
Newbury sits in the West Berkshire countryside, with famous houses and good walking close by.
Highclere Castle
The real-life Downton Abbey and home of the Earls of Carnarvon, less than 15 minutes from the racecourse. It opens to visitors on selected days, so book ahead.
Donnington Castle
The ruined gatehouse of a medieval castle on a hill just north of Newbury.
The Kennet & Avon Canal
Walking and cycling routes along the canal through Newbury.
Renegade Brewery
Brewery tours in Yattendon, about 15 minutes’ drive.
Greenham Common
Open heathland about five minutes’ drive from the course.
On the day
Times vary by raceday; check the page for your meeting.
About 10:00Coral Gold Cup Day 2025 ran from about 10am to 4pm.
30 mins beforeCar Parks 4 and 5 open 30 minutes before the gates.
Under 18Free at most racedays; under-12s have no dress code anywhere.
Source: Newbury Racecourse: Coral Gold Cup Day 2025 and Visit Newbury, checked 4 October 2026.
Dress code
Premier: smart attire encouraged; smart shorts, smart jeans and trainers are fine, but no ripped denim, fancy dress, football or sports shirts or vests. Grandstand: relaxed, with non-offensive fancy dress welcome but no sports shirts. No dress code for under-12s anywhere.
Food and drink
Three coffee yards in the Berkshire Stand and the Dubai Duty Free Grandstand, with vegan options. Free Wi-Fi across the course.
Discounts
Over-60s, students and groups of seven or more get discounts; two-day passes are cheaper for the Coral Gold Cup weekend.
Book early
Prices rise in four stages, so the super-early-bird price is the best value.
Your badge
On weekend racedays, and Fridays when the Grandstand is open, Premier ticket holders get a swing badge as well as a printed ticket. Keep it visible to move between areas.
Betting is optional
You don’t need to bet to enjoy the day. If you do, you must be 18 or over; set a limit before you arrive.
Families and groups
Newbury is a good family day out: under-18s go free at most racedays, and there’s no dress code for under-12s.
Under-18s free
Under-18s go free at most racedays. On the Super Sprint concert day in 2025 they paid £16–£25, and under-4s went free.
No dress code for under-12s
Children under 12 can wear what they like anywhere on the racecourse.
Easy to get to
The racecourse station and free parking make it easy with children.
Help on the day and afterwards
In an emergency
Call 999 and give the address, Newbury Racecourse, Racecourse Road, Newbury, RG14 7NZ. Then tell a member of staff.
Racecourse contact
Email info@newburyracecourse.co.uk.
After your visit
Official results are on the BHA results page.
A little history
- 1905The first race meeting at Newbury Racecourse, on 26–27 September.
- 1957The Hennessy Gold Cup, now the Coral Gold Cup, is first run; it moved to Newbury in 1960. Its winners include Arkle and Denman.
- 2015Many Clouds becomes the first horse to win both the Hennessy (in 2014) and the Grand National.
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