Royal Ascot

Windsor and Maidenhead

Type:Sporting Event

Ascot Racecourse, High Street, Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 7JX

Tel: 0344 346 3000

Royal Ascot

About

Royal Ascot is a highlight of the summer social season and is certainly a must-attend event of the year and a quintessentially British day out.

These are five days made for socialising.  Experience all the elements of Royal Ascot in 2022: the racing, the pageantry, the dining and the style!

Every day of the Royal Ascot meeting – from Tuesday to Saturday – is attended by The Queen and members of the royal family.

The Queen is a dedicated racehorse owner and has attended every Royal Ascot during her reign. 

Royal Ascot is Britain’s most valuable race meeting, attracting many of the world’s finest racehorses to compete for more than £7.3 milllion in prize money. Eighteen Group races, eight of them in Group One, have made legends of the finest thoroughbreds. Black Caviar, Frankel, Yeats – all are Royal Ascot winners turned household names.

Royal Ascot Tickets

There are four enclosures to choose from, each with its own individual character, and all put you at the heart of the racing action: the Royal Enclosure, the Queen Anne Enclosure, the Village Enclosure and the Windsor Enclosure.

Find out more about the various enclosures and how to book tickets.

https://www.ascot.co.uk/horse-races-and-events/royal-ascot/overview

Ladies' Day

The Thursday of Royal Ascot is the day of the historic Gold Cup.  It’s Ascot’s oldest surviving race and the winning owners still receive a gold trophy to keep.  The term Ladies’ Day was first coined in 1823 when an anonymous poet described the Thursday of the Royal Meeting as "Ladies’ Day … when the women, like angels, look sweetly divine." Thursday is vibrant and celebratory.

Dress Code

Royal Ascot is heralded as a major fashion event.  It’s an excuse to dress up and have a fabulous day!  Depending on which enclosure you have tickets for, you can be guided and inspired by what to wear at Royal Ascot 2022 by visiting the Royal Ascot Style Guide

Royal Ascot Dates 2022

The dates for Royal Ascot 2022 are Tuesday 14 June to Saturday 18 June 2022.  Gates open at 10:30am, The Queen arrives by carriage at 2pm, the first race is a 2:30pm and the last race is at 5:35pm.

After racing, traditional singing around the Bandstand commences in Grandstand Admission at approximately 6pm.

 

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Events

Friday, 20th December 2024 - Saturday, 21st December 2024

Racegoers at Howden Christmas Racing Weekend at AscotHowden Christmas Racing Weekend at AscotA wonderful day of fabulous Jumps racing action and festive fun.
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Saturday, 15th February 2025 - Saturday, 15th February 2025

Betfair Ascot Chase Raceday at Ascot RacecourseBetfair Ascot Chase Raceday at Ascot RacecourseA standout occasion in the Jumps season, the Betfair Ascot Chase Raceday is a highlight in Ascot's calendar. Horses and hearts will leap at this thrilling Jumps event. Will yours?
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Friday, 25th July 2025 - Saturday, 26th July 2025

King George VI Weekend at AscotWith the exception of Royal Ascot, King George weekend is the most important, historic and glamorous racing meeting on Ascot's calendar.
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Saturday, 9th August 2025 - Saturday, 9th August 2025

Shergar Cup Celebrations at AscotDubai Duty Free Shergar Cup at Ascot RacecourseThe Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup is a raceday like no other. A celebration of all things extraordinary, this exquisite event brings together exceptional talent from all over the world - to compete on the racetrack and entertain at the post-racing concert.
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Facilities

Catering

  • Full liquor licence
  • On-Site cafe/restaurant
  • Picnic Site
  • Refreshments Available
  • Restaurant
  • Vegetarians catered for

Establishment Features

  • Conference facilities
  • Groups welcome
  • Toilets on Site

Parking & Transport

  • Coach parking
  • Free parking
  • On Site Car Parking
  • Parking (charge)
  • Parking (free)
  • Railway station within walking distance

Payment Methods

  • Delta accepted
  • Diners Club accepted
  • Maestro Accepted
  • MasterCard accepted
  • Solo accepted
  • Visa accepted

Provider Preferences

  • In countryside
  • Smoking Some Areas

TripAdvisor

Map & Directions

Video

  • Royal Ascot's 'Enchanted' Charm

Opening Times

Royal Ascot 2025 (17 June 2025 - 21 June 2025)

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Saturday, 9th August 2025 - Saturday, 9th August 2025

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Friday, 20th December 2024 - Saturday, 21st December 2024

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Saturday, 15th February 2025 - Saturday, 15th February 2025

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