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Premier Plus (Sky Sports Racing Lounge) at Newbury
Newbury’s top public ticket: the Sky Sports Racing Lounge, with reserved seating, a private bar, table service for food and reserved terrace seats overlooking the finishing post.
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Who it suits
- Racegoers who want a guaranteed seat and table service on the biggest racedays.
- Special occasions without a full hospitality package.
Ticket prices
| Raceday | Price |
|---|---|
| Coral Gold Cup Day 2025Super early bird to on the day | £71–£87 |
| Lockinge Friday 2027Super early bird, until 11 November 2026 | £44 |
| Under-18sMost racedays | Free |
Newbury’s prices rise in four stages, from super early bird to on the day; the first figure is the earliest price.
Where your ticket takes you
- The Sky Sports Racing Lounge, with reserved seating.
- Reserved, course-facing terrace seating overlooking the finishing post.
- A private bar and table service for food.
- Everything in the Premier Enclosure.
Not included
- Food and drink, which you pay for at the table and bar.
The view
You get a reserved terrace seat overlooking the finishing post, plus your seat in the Sky Sports Racing Lounge.
Food and drink
Private bar
A bar just for Premier Plus guests.
Table service
Food served to your table in the lounge.
Facilities
Reserved seating
In the lounge and on the terrace.
In-lounge betting and tipster
Betting in the lounge, a resident tipster and a complimentary racecard.
Dress code
Smart attire is encouraged and many racegoers dress up. Smart shorts, smart jeans and trainers are fine, but no ripped denim, fancy dress, football or sports team shirts, or vests.
Getting in
Premier Plus is open on weekend racedays and the Friday of the Coral Gold Cup meeting. Newbury Racecourse station is under two minutes’ walk from the nearest entrance, and parking is free; Car Parks 4 and 5 open 30 minutes before the gates.
Accessibility
Newbury is fully accessible: free accessible parking at the front of Car Park 4 by the East Entrance, ramps or level access to every building, ten public lifts, RADAR-key toilets in every stand and wheelchair platforms in the Berkshire Stand and by the winning post. Accessible tickets include a free ticket for a personal assistant.
Children and families
Under-18s go free at most racedays (the Super Sprint concert day is an exception). There’s no dress code for under-12s anywhere on the racecourse.
Tips
- Book Lockinge 2027 Premier Plus before 11 November for the £44 super-early-bird price.
- Ask the in-lounge tipster for a steer on the big race.
- It’s only open on the big days, so check your raceday.
Questions people ask
What is the Sky Sports Racing Lounge?
The Premier Plus area, with reserved seating, a private bar, table service and terrace seats over the finishing post.
When is Premier Plus available?
On weekend racedays and the Friday of the Coral Gold Cup meeting.
Does it include food?
Table service for food is available; you pay for what you order.
How much was it on Coral Gold Cup Day?
£71 at the earliest price up to £87 on the day in 2025.
Other enclosures at Newbury
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Sources
Checked on 4 October 2026 against:
- Newbury: Coral Gold Cup Day 2025 (prices and dress code)
- Newbury: Premier Enclosure
- Newbury: Premier Plus
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