14Nov 2026
Autumn Beer Festival Raceday
The first jumps racing of the winter, with £5 pints and glasses of wine all day and Autumn Nations rugby on screens after racing.
Meetings and tickets for 2026/27
The next racing at Windsor is the jumps season opener in November. Between now and then the racecourse holds non-racing events, including a drone show (3 October), Oktoberfest (9–10 October) and a fireworks night; the winter highlight is the Berkshire Winter Million.
Windsor fixturesSeason 2026/27
Tickets
Book in advance for the best prices. The Flat season, with Monday Night Racing, Ladies Day and themed evenings, runs from May to September. On racedays when the enclosures are combined, tickets at the 2025 Family Fun Day were from £21 in advance or £26 on the gate. The Royal River package, with Club admission, two drinks and the boat, starts at £42.
A summer evening
Monday Night Racing, May to September: racing by the Thames after work, with street food and drinks by the river. Arrive by boat for the full experience.
Winter jumps
The Autumn Beer Festival Raceday on 14 November, with £5 drinks all day, or the Berkshire Winter Million. Jumps racing returned to Windsor in 2024.
A special arrival
The Royal River package, from £42, with Club admission, two drink vouchers and a boat trip past Windsor Castle to the racecourse jetty.
Dressing up
Ladies Day in the summer, when most racegoers dress up for the occasion.
Families
A Family Fun Day, with free entertainment and children aged 17 and under going free.
Which enclosure should you choose?
Windsor has two enclosures, the Grandstand and the Club; on some racedays they’re combined into one ticket. The Royal River package adds a boat trip from the town centre, and the 1866 restaurant and private boxes are booked as hospitality.
Main
Grandstand Enclosure
The Royal Windsor Grandstand, the Sprint Bar, the Lavender Lawn and the main Parade Ring, with the figure-of-eight track in front of you. General admission includes rail-side standing and unreserved seating, with street food and bars by the river.
Premium
Club Enclosure
The Jubilee Stand with a private bar, prime winning-post views, the Prince’s Head pub, Ronnies bar and the Royal Club restaurant, in the Club Enclosure Stand. There are steps up to the Royal Club, with a ramp alongside.
By boat
Royal River package
Club admission, two drink vouchers and a return boat trip along the Thames from Windsor town centre, from £42.
Compare every enclosure side by side: prices, views, bars and food, dress codes and entrances.
Dress code at Royal Windsor Racecourse
Windsor’s dedicated dress page says there is no strict dress code, while encouraging a smarter style in the Club Enclosure. Smart jeans and smart trainers are permitted, with trousers or smart shorts and a collared shirt suggested for men. Sports team shirts and offensive fancy dress are excluded across the course. For winter jumps meetings, the page suggests warm layers. Hospitality or restaurant guests should check their package instructions because the FAQs refer to additional requirements for some premium options.
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 Windsor
Windsor Racecourse is on the Thames about 1.5 miles from the town centre, so you can arrive by boat, train, taxi or car.
By boat
The riverboat shuttle, run with French Brothers, goes from Windsor Promenade to the racecourse’s private jetty, past Windsor Castle. It’s included in the Royal River package.
By train
Trains run to Windsor & Eton Riverside from London Waterloo, and to Windsor & Eton Central via Slough from London Paddington. Both stations have step-free access. From the town centre, take the boat or a taxi to the course.
By car
The racecourse is on the A308 just west of Windsor, off the M4. All parking is free, but traffic around Windsor can be busy, so leave extra time.
By taxi
There’s a taxi drop-off and pick-up area on the right as you enter the racecourse.
Parking at Royal Windsor Racecourse
Windsor provides free parking for visitors, including a designated accessible parking area. There is no need to pay for parking in advance, and stewards direct vehicles on the day. The main entrance is on Maidenhead Road, the A308, and the racecourse gives SL4 5EZ as the sat-nav postcode. Coaches are welcome and directed to their own allocated parking. Check your specific fixture information before travelling and allow time to follow the stewards’ directions when arriving.
Official parking advice — checked 14 October 2026.
Coming by train?
Book trains to Windsor.
Hotels near Royal Windsor Racecourse
Windsor is full of hotels, from riverside country houses to coaching inns by the castle, and most are a short boat or taxi ride from the course.
Busy weeks
Windsor is a popular tourist town and close to Ascot, so hotels can be busy in summer and during Royal Ascot week. Book early.
By the racecourse
Closest to the course, on the Thames.
- Oakley Court, a turreted Victorian mansion on the Thames at Water Oakley, just west of the course, with two restaurants
Windsor town
Walk to the boat to the races.
- Sir Christopher Wren Hotel, on the Thames by Eton Bridge, with a brasserie and riverside terrace
- The Castle Hotel, a former coaching inn on the High Street, parts dating from the 16th century, opposite the castle
- Macdonald Windsor Hotel, on the High Street, almost opposite Windsor Castle
- The Royal Adelaide Hotel, a Victorian hotel close to the castle, good value for families
Eton
Across the bridge, a little quieter.
- The Christopher Hotel, a boutique hotel on Eton High Street, ten minutes’ walk from the castle
- The Crown and Cushion, a pub with rooms in Eton, steps from the river
Find a hotel
Compare hotels in Windsor and Eton.
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Evenings in Windsor
Windsor’s Monday nights are made for a riverside evening, and the town and Eton are full of places to eat.
- On course
The Prince’s Head
A pub in the Club Enclosure, with Ronnies bar and the Royal Club restaurant next door.
- Dinner
Gilbey’s, Eton
An Eton restaurant known for excellent modern British food, just over the bridge.
- By the river
The Brasserie at the Sir Christopher Wren
Riverside dining by Eton Bridge.
- A drink
The Crown and Cushion, Eton
A traditional pub on Eton High Street.
Things to do while you are here
Make a weekend of it in one of England’s favourite royal towns.
Windsor Castle
The oldest occupied castle in the world; you pass it on the boat to the races.
Windsor Great Park
The Long Walk from the castle, deer park and the Savill Garden, a short drive south of the town.
Eton
Eton College and its historic High Street, just across the footbridge from Windsor, with independent shops, pubs and restaurants.
LEGOLAND Windsor
A family day out about 2.5 miles from the town centre.
On the day
Gates usually open two hours before the first race, and earlier for feature and festival fixtures.
2 hours beforeGates usually open two hours before the first race.
FreeParking at every raceday.
Under 18Children aged 17 and under go free with an adult; a free ticket is issued on the day (exclusions may apply).
Source: Royal Windsor Racecourse: Beginners’ guide and FAQs, checked 4 October 2026.
The figure of eight
Windsor’s track loops round in a figure of eight, so the horses pass the stands more than once in longer races.
Seating
General admission includes standing at the rails and unreserved seating; hospitality packages come with reserved tables. Wear shoes you can stand in all day.
Dress
Smart casual is the general standard; some enclosures and hospitality areas have stricter codes, so check when you buy.
Food and drink
Street food and bars by the Thames; the Club Enclosure adds the Prince’s Head pub and restaurant dining.
Tickets and help
Show your e-ticket on your phone or bring a printed copy. If you need any help on the day, contact the racecourse before you travel or ask any member of the team trackside.
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
Windsor is a family-friendly course: children aged 17 and under go free with an adult.
Children free
Children aged 17 and under go free with an adult and don’t need a ticket in advance; a free ticket is issued on the day. Exclusions may apply on some fixtures.
Family Fun Days
Windsor holds Family Fun Days with free entertainment, such as its Spring Bank Holiday family raceday.
LEGOLAND nearby
LEGOLAND Windsor is a short drive away for a family weekend.
Help on the day and afterwards
In an emergency
Call 999 and give the address, Royal Windsor Racecourse, Maidenhead Road, Windsor, SL4 5JJ. Then tell a member of staff.
Racecourse contact
Call 01753 498 400 or email info@windsor-racecourse.co.uk.
After your visit
Official results are on the BHA results page.
A little history
- 1866The first race meeting on the present course, on the banks of the Thames overlooked by Windsor Castle.
- 1964Windsor stages its first Monday evening meeting; Monday Night Racing has made it one of the best-known evening racecourses in Britain.
- 2024Jumps racing returns to Windsor.
- TodaySet in 165 acres on the Thames between Windsor and Maidenhead, the racecourse is run by Arena Racing Company and joined its Venues of Excellence programme in 2026.
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