The centrepiece of Ascot’s year, Royal Ascot is one of the world’s most famous race meetings,and dates back to 1711. The Queen attends the meeting, arriving each day in a horse-drawn carriage. It is a major event in the British social calendar, and press coverage of the attendees and what they are wearing often exceeds coverage of the actual racing.

The Royal Enclosure has a strict dress code—male attendees must wear full morning dress including a top hat, whilst ladies must not show bare midriffs or shoulders and must wear hats. Outside the Royal Enclosure the dress code is less severe, but many people choose to wear formal dress anyway. To be admitted to the Royal Enclosure for the first time one must either be a guest of a member or be sponsored for membership by a member who has attended at least four times. This continues to maintain a socially exclusive character to the Enclosure.

Where to watch!
Over 300,000 people make the annual visit to Berkshire during Royal Ascot week, making this Europe’s best-attended race meeting.  General Entrance tickets go on sale early in the year and give access to the main Grandstand and Paddock where most people dress up. Tickets are also presold for the less formal Silver Ring which is situated along the final straight, entrance prices are reasonable and there is no dress code.

Hospitality at Ascot

There are many venues for entertaining including the new Grandstand Restaurant and Boxes to purpose built facilities around the racecouse, Royal Ascot is one of the most prestigious events in the corporate entertainment calender. 

The Bessborough Restaurant
Located on the top floor of the bespoke three storey marquee in the Old Paddock area of the racecourse.
   
Carriages & Sandringham Restaurants
Ground and first floor of the triple-decker structured located within the Old Paddock, with its own private balcony.
 
Parade Ring Resturant
Located in the heart of the Grandstand, overlooking the Parade Ring and Winners Enclosure.

Waterside Inn a the Panoramic
Cullinary legends Michel & Alain Roux will take over the Panoramic Restaurant at Royal Ascot to bring a a tast of the Michelin starred Waterside Inn, to the most ardent restaurant connoisseur.

Royal Ascot Pavilion
This historic building has retained all its original romance and combines the heritage and elegance of Ascot with views across the Plaza towards the Parade Ring and south side of the Grandstand.

Queen Anne Dining Rooms
Located in the Grade 2 listed Queen Anne Building some of ther rooms have private balconies overlook the Plaza Lawns behind the main grandstand.
 
Private Chalets
Luxury private chalets located in the Old Paddock area of the racecourse, within the triple-decker marquee that also accommodates Carriages, Sandringham and Bessborough Restaurants.
 
Private Viewing Boxes
Private boxes are available on all five days of Royal Ascot and are located on levels 2-6 of the Grandstand.

The Races

There are 16 Group races on offer, with at least one Group One event on each of the five days. The Ascot Gold Cup is on Ladies' Day on the Thursday. There is over £3,000,000 of prize money on offer.

Royal Ascot Notable races
 
Coventry Stakes
King's Stand Stakes - Group 1
St. James's Palace Stakes - Group 1
Queen Anne Stakes - Group 1
Jersey Stakes
Windsor Forest Stakes
Prince of Wales's Stakes - Group 1
Royal Hunt Cup
Queen Mary Stakes
Norfolk Stakes
Ribblesdale Stakes
Ascot Gold Cup - Group 1
Albany Stakes
King Edward VII Stakes
Coronation Stakes - Group 1
Queen's Vase
Chesham Stakes
Hardwicke Stakes
Golden Jubilee Stakes - Group 1
Wokingham Stakes
Queen Alexandra Stakes

Other flat races
Sagaro Stakes
Summer Mile Stakes
Princess Margaret Stakes
King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes - Group 1
Royal Lodge Stakes
Fillies' Mile - Group 1
Queen Elizabeth II Stakes - Group 1
Cumberland Lodge Stakes
Diadem Stakes
Bengough Memorial Stakes
Cornwallis Stakes
Autumn Stakes
UAE President's Cup
National Hunt races:

Long Walk Hurdle
Victor Chandler Chase
Ascot Chase
Reynoldstown Novices' Chase

Travel
Ascot Racecourse is served by Ascot Station approximately 40 minutes journey time from Waterloo, it is approximately a 15 minute walk from the station.  Car parking is available on the racecourse.

To book hospitality or for further information telephone 07900 352235 or email: reservations@fastmail.co.uk