Ascot: Racing web site

Royal Ascot

Planning Your Day

SUGGESTED ITINERARY

Before you leave, check you have your tickets and car park passes. Please check the dress code to ensure you a dressed in the in the in the correct attire.

Gates to car parks open at 9.00am.
Racecourse opens at 10.30am.
Royal Procession takes place at approximately 2pm on all five days of Royal Ascot.
Racing begins at approximately 2.30pm.
Racing ends at approximately 5.30pm.
General Admission racegoers are invited to join in the singing around the bandstand, a daily Royal Ascot tradition. 6pm for half an hour.

The earlier you arrive, the lighter the traffic is likely to be. Racegoers are requested to follow the dedicated AA signs and not to rely on their personal GPS system.

Upon arrival, why not explore your admission area so as to find out where everything is. There are plenty of bars and food outlets to choose from and you and your party can find the most suitable base for your day out.

If you would like to watch the Royal Procession, you will need to find a viewing position by 1.40pm in order to be able to view the procession at approximately 2pm.

The horses go into the Parade Ring fifteen minutes before the race time, so if you would like to watch the horses before putting your bet on, go to the Parade Ring early.

After racing each day, General Admission customers can join in the singing around the bandstand which begins at 6pm each day for half an hour.