Royal Ascot Tickets and Hospitality Packages

Royal Ascot is anticipated and revered the world over. Spectacular heritage, unparalleled racing, high fashion, Fine Dining and pageantry come together to create an unforgettable experience in a unique setting.

Royal Ascot is traditionally held in the later part of June. For 2019 Royal Ascot runs from the Tuesday, 18th to Saturday, 22nd of June.

Tuesday, June 18th - Queen Anne Stakes Day
Wednesday, June 19th - Prince of Wales Stakes
Thursday, June 20th - Gold Cup - Ladies Day
Friday, June 21st - Coronation Stakes
Saturday, June 22nd - Golden Jubilee Stakes

Dates for Next Year
The dates for Royal Ascot are not announced until after the present years event. So, the dates for Royal Ascot 2020 will not be announced by Ascot Racecourse until after Royal Ascot 2019. Remember that it does need to fit into the Queen's diary.

As is always said ... Royal Ascot. Like Nowhere Else.Close

The history of Ascot Racecourse dates back over 300 years to the time of Queen Anne (1665-1714). Ascot Racecourse was founded in 1711 by Queen Anne. The first race held at the track was the Her Majesty's Plate on the 11th of August 1711 and carried a prize of 100 guineas. Seven horses competed in this first race which comprised of three separate four-mile (6437 m) heats. Each heat was about the length of the Grand National. Handicap races started at Ascot in 1791 with the first one being the Oatlands Handicap.

Every year Royal Ascot is attended by Elizabeth II and other members of the British Royal Family such as The Prince of Wales. Since 1825 the first highlight of every day is the arrival of the Royal procession at 2pm. Four horse-drawn carriages carry the Queen and guests along the seven furlong straight mile first past the Windsor Enclosure then the Queen Anne Enclosure and Royal Enclosure before traveling under the grandstand to the Parade Ring. On the Queens arrival their is the raising of the Queen's Royal Standard and the days racing can commence.

2002 saw the meet move from 4 days to 5 days to mark The Queen's Golden Jubilee. The Queen attends all 5 days of the Royal meet with guests each day including various members of the Royal family. You may see the likes of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Earl and Countess of Wessex and Princesses Eugene and Beatrice. Ascot Racecourse is situated ideally just 6 miles from Windsor Castle.

It is a major event in the British social calendar, and press coverage of the attendees and their attire often exceeds coverage of the actual racing. There are four main enclosures attended by guests on Royal Ascot week; The Royal Enclosure, The Queen Anne Enclosure, The Village and The Windsor Enclosure.

Whilst fashion and attendees is a large part of Royal Ascot it is also the most valuable race meet in Britain. In 2018 the 5 day meet saw £7.3 million in prize money. The 5 day meet usually sees 30 races with around 18 at group level of which 8 are usually the highest Group 1 races.

Historically, Ascot Racecourse redevelops every 50 years or so. In 2005, whilst Ascot was closed for its redevelopment, the Royal Meeting was staged in York, providing the city with its biggest ever sporting event. The city, region and racecourse threw themselves into the extravaganza, which saw expansion into the Knavesmire so as to accommodate circa 50,000 people each day.

Ascot's much loved tradition of "singing around the bandstand" or "community singing" began in the 1970s under the stewardship of Lady Beaumont, wife of the then Clerk of the Course, Captain Sir Nicholas Beaumont. The now unmissable sing song of British favourites and flag waving after racing was an immediate success with thousands of racegoers staying on and making it an integral part of their day. Now, traditional singing is listed as part of the day's formal proceedings in the racecard and song books and flags are handed round.Close

PP Travel offers a complete day return coach packages from Central London and meet at Ascot packages to Royal Ascot for Thursday Gold Cup (Ladies Day), Friday Coronation Stakes Day and Saturday Final Day.

All packages include entry ticket to the races in either the Windsor Enclosure, Queen Anne Enclosure or The Village with upgrade options like the Silk Lawns area within the Queen Anne Enclosure.

All packages include our substantial picnic style cold buffet lunch with drinks (non-alcoholic and alcoholic) served in the coach park area prior to you heading into the races. Lunch service is between 11am and 1pm.

Coach travel inclusive packages include return luxury coach travel between London's Victoria Coach Station and Ascot Racecourse.Close

Our full coach tour packages for all three Royal Ascot tours includes return executive coach from London to Ascot, bubbly on the coach, buffet style lunch, red or white wine with lunch, along with more bubbles or beer/ale/cider. Windsor Enclosure or Queen Anne Enclosure entrance ticket to Royal Ascot racecourse, and, as always, an experienced PP Travel Tour Guide.Close

PP Travel's Royal Ascot coach tours on Thursday, Friday and Saturday depart from Victoria Coach Station.

Ladies Day: Thursday, 20th of June 2019: 2 departure times - 10am or 10:30am (time chosen at the time of booking).
Coronation Stakes Day: Friday, 21st of June 2019: 10am.
Finale Day: Saturday, 22nd of June 2019: 10am.

Victoria Coach Station is approximately a 5 minute walk (heels dependant) from Victoria mainline and underground stations. Victoria Coach Station departure point on Google Maps

Follow this link to see directions from Victoria Rail Station to Victoria Coach Station.

Inside the main door of the coach station is a departure board. You will already have a PP Travel coach number. Find your PP Travel coach number on the departure board to find from which gate your coach will depart for Royal Ascot.

Refreshments
If you arrive early for your departure Victoria Coach Station has a number of refreshment facilities where you can get tea, coffee and breakfast items. Please note that most coaches will not permit hot drinks and food on the coach.

Left Luggage
Victoria Coach Station advises that they do have luggage storage facilities available. It is open daily between 08:30 and 22:00. Note that any luggage you do have can travel with you for the day under the coach.

Coaches cannot wait past their departure times so please plan to arrive at Victoria Coach Station at least 30 minutes before departure. Coaches will be there for loading 30 minutes prior to your departure time. It will not be possible to wait past the allotted departure time.

After the days racing at Royal Ascot coaches will return to Victoria Coach Station. The drop off point is opposite the coach station where you would have caught the coach in the morning.Close

If you have choosen our package without the transport to and from London, you will need to make your own way there. Please click on the following link for details of how to travel by road and public transport. http://www.ascot.co.uk/pdf/directions_carpark.pdf
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The general public area during the Royal Ascot meeting is known as the Windsor Enclosure. All our packages include entry to the Windsor. This section is along the home straight in a large lawn area stretching from the 200metre mark (1 furlong) to the home turn, about 400 metre mark. It is 200 metres at least from the finishing post. During the Royal week, massive marquees are set up, temporary grandstands, bandstands, bars etc.It really is impressive, but not close to the finishing post.

The Queen Anne Enclosure has excellent facilities, you can be opposite the finishing post, plus have full access to the parade ring at the rear of the stand. Strict dress codes are in force for this area. Please note, that during the Royal meeting, your entry ticket will only give you access to the lower sections - mainly the ground floor areas, NOT up in the grandstand itself. This is known as the Royal enclosure during this meeting and is all reserved seating.

Lunch is provided in the Coach Park 10 (Red) upon arrival for all PP passengers. As you will be allocated your entry ticket on the coach journey to Ascot, you are then free to make your own way into the course proper at your leisure after lunch.

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The buffet luncheon PP Travel provides on all our Royal Ascot tours is simple yet extensive. It is a cold, picnic style buffet and there are plenty of vegetarian options. We can also provide limited gluten free and dairy free options when requested. There is also a sausage sizzle and bacon roll run provided just before heading to the races. If you have any special dietary requirements please inform us upon booking as options cannot be guaranteed on the day of you tour without prior notice. We will take any and all suggestions on board as we continually strive to improve our food offerings. Typically we provide the following types of foods although all may not be available: sausage rolls, pork pies, meatballs, mini sausages, ham, salami, chicken, pizza, quiche, salad, cheese, fruits, sandwiches (various options), nuts, crackers, cakes, slices, biscuitsClose

Lunch is served in the Coach Park 10 (Red). The area is grassed and we recommend you bring a pinic blanket to sit on. You can bring fold up chairs for both lunch and for the Windsor Enclosure or you can leave your chair on the coach during the day. If you are making your own way to the racecourse, it is your responsiblity to make your own way to Coach Park 10 (Red) for lunch.
After lunch, you are to walk from coach park 10, under the racetrack and into the Windsor or Queen Anne entrances. To the Windsor Enclosure entrance it is about 500 metres walk. For the Queen Anne, it is a further 300 metre walk past the Windsor Enclosure.Close

Racing at Royal Ascot on Ladies Day is not only the most fashionable day out of the year day out, it is also, a BIG PARTY EVENT - so it would certainly be amiss not to provide drinks with lunch. You have the choice of quality red or white wine with your meal - and there will be plenty provided. We also serve bubbly on the coach journey out to Ascot in the morning and along with lunch.
As well as sparkling wine being served on the coach on the journey to Royal Ascot, you have the choice of sauvignon blanc, chardonnay, rose, merlot, shiraz, rioja. As well as more bubbly and cider and beer. Free non-alcoholic drinks are also available both on the coach journey and throughout lunch at the track.Close

Yes, but it is at the discretion of Ascot Racecourse. Alcohol can be taken In the Windsor Enclosure only - Alcohol can only be brought in with a substantial picnic carried in a picnic hamper or cool box and it is limited to 1 bottle of wine or Champagne per person. No other forms of alcohol is allowed. All bottles must have the seals intact and any bottles of alcohol or soft drinks that have been opened will be confiscated and discarded at the entrance to the Windsor Enclosure. Spirits, fortified wines and Pimm's or similar will not be allowed onto the racecourse. No alcohol is allowed in the Queen Anne Enclosure.
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All our coaches are equipped with TV/video or DVD, stereo, toilets and air conditioning. Refreshments will be available on the coach but you are unable to bring your own alcohol on board. All our coaches are non-smoking. Each coach has an experienced PP representative to assist passengers.Close

Ascot racecourse is situated in the heart of Berkshire in the town of Ascot. Normally it would take about 90-120 minutes from central London, however on race day this can vary due to traffic. We depart at 7.00pm, about 90 minutes after the last race (which is around 5:30pm) is finished, and aim to have you back in London around 9.00pm depending on traffic. Your PP rep will give you instructions on the day.Close

Royal Ascot is synonymous with sartorial elegance. This is upheld by their dress code, which invites guests to contribute to an occasion heralded as a major fashion event in its own right. Please note that fancy dress, novelty and branded / promotional clothing are not allowed on site.

Queen Anne Enclosure Dress Code
Ladies within the Queen Anne Enclosure are encouraged to dress in a manner as befits a formal occasion and ladies are kindly asked to take note of the following:
[:] A hat, headpiece or fascinator should be worn at all times.
[:] Strapless or sheer strap dresses and tops are not permitted. Please note our definition of strapless includes off the shoulder, bardot style and one shoulder dresses.
[:] Trouser suits and jumpsuits must be full length and worn with a top that adheres to the guidelines above.
[:] Midriffs must be covered.
[:] Shorts are not permitted.

Girls (aged 17 and under) should be dressed for a formal occasion. Smart summer dresses are suggested. Hats, headpieces or a fascinator may be worn but are not compulsory.

Gentlemen within the Queen Anne Enclosure are required to wear a full-length suit with jacket and trousers of the same colour and pattern with a shirt and tie. Socks must also be worn and should cover the ankle. Gentlemen are kindly asked to wear a tie at all times and to note that bow ties and cravats are not allowed. Trainers are not permitted.

For both Women and Men: Overseas visitors are welcome to wear the formal National Dress of their country or Service Dress. Please note that fancy dress, novelty and branded/promotional clothing are not allowed on site. Serving military personnel are welcome to wear Service Dress or equivalent.

Please visit Ascot's Royal Ascot Dress Code and Style Guide for the most up to date information.

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Village Enclosure Dress Code
Ladies within the Village Enclosure are encouraged to dress in a manner as befits a formal occasion and ladies are kindly asked to take note of the following:
[:] A hat, headpiece or fascinator should be worn at all times.
[:] Strapless or sheer strap dresses and tops are not permitted. Please note our definition of strapless includes off the shoulder, bardot style and one shoulder dresses.
[:] Trouser suits and jumpsuits must be full length and worn with a top that adheres to the guidelines above.
[:] Midriffs must be covered.
[:] Shorts are not permitted.

Please note, the Village Enclosure is largely an outdoor area and ladies should consider their hat size and choice of shoe accordingly. Smaller hats or fascinators and wedges are recommended in place of larger hats or stilettos.

Girls (aged 17 and under) should be dressed for a formal occasion. Smart summer dresses are suggested. Hats, headpieces or a fascinator may be worn but are not compulsory.

Gentlemen within the Village Enclosure Gentlemen are required to wear a jacket, full-length trousers, collared shirt and tie.
[:] Jeans and trainers are not permitted.
[:] Bow ties and cravats are not permitted.
[:] Socks must also be worn and should cover the ankle.

For both Women and Men: Overseas visitors are welcome to wear the formal National Dress of their country or Service Dress. Please note that fancy dress, novelty and branded/promotional clothing are not allowed on site. Serving military personnel are welcome to wear Service Dress or equivalent.

Please visit Ascot's Royal Ascot Dress Code and Style Guide for the most up to date information.

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Windsor Enclosure Dress Code
Ladies and gentlemen within the Windsor Enclosure are requested to dress in a manner as befits a formal occasion. It is recommended that ladies wear smart attire with a hat or fascinator and gentlemen wear a jacket, shirt and long trousers.

Fancy dress, novelty and branded / promotional clothing are not allowed on site.

Please visit Ascot's Royal Ascot Dress Code and Style Guide for the most up to date information.Close

Book 15 people for any Royal Ascot tour and a 16th person goes free! We offer this discount for groups of 16+ booked and paid by the same person on one invoice at the same time. Please use the promotional code GROUPDISCOUNT when booking online. You will not see a change in price online but the discount will be applied at when the PP Travel office staff process your booking.Close

We encourage all passengers to have adequate travel insurance on our tours as there is always the possibility for injury or loss. If you do not have your own travel insurance at the time of booking A PP Travel tour you will be offered the option to take out a travel insurance policy for the day.Close

During the Royal Ascot meetings there are a number of Bookmakers in the Windsor and Queen Anne Enclosures, as well as numerous TOTE outlets. All of them will be able to provide you with the necessary betting assistance and tools to have a flutter.Close

As all deposits are non-refundable you will lose at least this amount if you cancel. Please note that bookings and names are not transferable. If you have paid in full you may lose more than the deposit depending upon when we receive your written cancellation instructions.Close

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