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Dress Code
There is no official dress code in the Grandstand enclosure at The Betfred Derby Festival. Racegoers are encouraged to come “dressed to feel your best”.
From bright and bold to subtle and sophisticated. This is racing’s most spectacular carnival, after all.
- Fancy dress: please avoid inappropriate or offensive outfits, as anything deemed vulgar or derogatory may be refused entry.
-Sports clothes: team colours are not permitted, please refrain from wearing team kits when attending The Derby Festival.
Queen Elizabeth II Stand
Event Schedule
The Queen Elizabeth II Stand does have a dress code in place on Derby Day. In keeping with the event this area is for those who wish to wear Morning Dress on Derby Day, in the same way there are areas all over the racecourse and on The Hill in the middle of track, where people have been encouraged to wear whatever they feel comfortable in, however informal, since the race was first run in 1780.
- Either black or grey morning dress with a top hat, service dress or full national costume is obligatory on Derby Day.
- You must wear formal day dress or a tailored trouser suit, with a hat or fascinator.
- This dress code applies to both Queen Elizabeth II Stand ticket holders and Queen Elizabeth II Stand Hospitality guests.
Ladies Day
Friday 31st May 2024
Day one is Ladies Day. A show of the finest finery. Expect heart thumping action and breathtaking style, as horses, jockeys and racegoers go all out for the thrill.
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Ladies Day
Derby Day
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Dress Code
Newbury’s Grandstand Enclosure offers a more relaxed dress code with non-offensive fancy dress welcome.
Football / sports team shirts are not permitted.
Racegoers are encouraged to wear smart attire in these spaces and many racegoers choose to dress for their day with us.
Smart shoes, smart denim jeans and trainers are permitted.
Ripped denim, fancy dress, and football / sports team shirts and vests are not permitted.
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FAQs
Can I buy tickets on the day at the racecourse?
It is possible to buy tickets on the day, for those events that have not sold out. we recommend you purchase tickets in advance
Can I bring food and drink into the racecourse?
Food and drink are not permitted, racegoers can bring a 500ml sealed bottle of water. Picnics can only be consumed in the carparks
Can I park for free?
Newbury offers all racegoers free on-site parking. Accessible parking is available in Car Park 4
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Parking
Newbury Racecourse offers all racegoers free on-site parking while Members and Hospitality guests enjoy preferential parking.
If you’ve booked in the Racegoers’ Restaurant you should head for Car Park 4.
If you’re in any of our other hospitality spaces you’ll be able to park in Car Park 1 (on all weekend racedays and on selected Friday racedays) or Car Park 4 (on all racedays).
Gates typically open two hours before the day’s first race.
Newbury Racecourse offers dedicated accessible parking.
All of our car parks have accessible parking spaces but we’d recommend racegoers requiring accessible parking head for Car Park 4 in the first instance.
Parking in Car Park 4 is on level tarmac with drop kerbs to the entry gates. Where parking may not be available in Car Park 4 we will endeavour to find the most suitable parking space, as close to the gates as possible.
Please note that Car Park 1, which is located in the Centre of the Course, is a grass parking surface.
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Getting Here
By Train
Newbury Racecourse station, approximately 1-2 minute walk from the main gates
Newbury mainline station is a 10-15 min walk and benefits from additional services
By Car
From the North, East and West , Newbury is accessible via the M4/A4 and hambridge road, use postcode RG14 7PN and follow yellow and brown signage to appropriate car parks
From the South, use A34/A339 and racecourse Rd and use postcode RG14 7NZ
By Bus
Local buses 8,9,9b,9c all stop at the racecourse
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