Ascot Racecourse
Ascot Racecourse
4.5
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About
Founded by Queen Anne in 1711, Ascot Racecourse remains a pillar of British sporting and social culture. Welcoming almost 600,000 guests each year, Ascot’s stature, reputation, and famed celebration of occasion is admired the world over. As one of the largest and most prestigious racecourses in the world, Ascot has been hosting some of the finest racing events, including Royal Ascot, for more than 300 years. With 26 annual racedays and several other events throughout the year, Ascot has something for everyone to enjoy that encapsulates the thrill of horse racing, the pleasure of a day spent at an iconic venue and the many experiences to be had whilst there, from the Michelin star chefs providing exquisite Fine Dining to the live music and entertainment across the lawns
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  • GuildfordRunner
    Guildford, United Kingdom10 contributions
    Dress code rules need to be updated
    It is always a good day out to Ascot Races, and on days when it's not a big race going to the King George suite is great as it has a sense of luxury and quality, however I do wonder about the dress code rules, we we behind a lovely couple where he was celebrating his 80th birthday but did not have a tie, even though he was very smartly dressed. He was made to go and purchase a tie to gain access. What I find incredibly is that apparently shorts is acceptable, but how does this look smart, not sure who sets the dress code rules, perhaps it needs a review
    Visited May 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 13 May 2023
  • AnaPiussi
    London, United Kingdom1,015 contributions
    If you enjoy horse race it is a must go
    It is an incredible place to enjoy a day out. It has been my second year going for the Royal Ascot and it is a full day experience. In 2022 I liked more as I believed they were more rigid with the dress code. This year it felt it was total ignored. There are many food and drinks stands. Some restaurants. The race view it is really nice, by the seats or by the grass. If you enjoy horse race definitely you can go in any of the events during the year to enjoy.
    Visited June 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written 20 July 2023
  • David S
    3 contributions
    Ascot has forgotten it is a racecourse ☹️
    I have been visiting Ascot for over 30 years being an Annual Member for most of that time but no longer. Before the new Ascot was developed it was all about racing and the the race attendance. Now all Ascot are interested in is how many bars can we open and how much alcohol can they consume. I have no doubt a large percentage of attendees don’t no one end of a horse from the other and never see a race. The staff are appalling never keeping the stairwells clear and very poorly trained at bar and food outlets. Don’t even get me started on Royal Ascot… However I have over the last few years been to York completely different, lovely staff and alcohol not allowed outside LEARN ASCOT !
    Visited November 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 6 November 2023
  • James
    22 contributions
    Ascot Races
    We got in for free as we got free tickets from horse rangers and had a lovely time. He races were good with always a view to the horses and there was space in the stands. I had a pizza which was delicious! Plus, queue wasn't too long as therw were multiple options for food and drink, if slightly overpriced. One fault would be that there were too many people vaping and they should be more strict on this rule. Also, there were WAY too many people and it was really crowded. Apart from that, a great family afternoon out!
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 18 November 2023
  • Sairdixon
    Weybridge, United Kingdom81 contributions
    Great day out
    We were fortunate to have free tickets for the race meeting on Friday 24/11. Had a fun time and even had a couple of winners. Lots of bars and food outlets. Easier to get served by the Parade Ring. We had a roast in a Yorkshire pudding wrap with extra pigs in blankets and gravy. . Beef was amazing and the staff managed the queue well. Great value at £9.50 and was a meal in itself. Generous servings. The staff were great - Hogan, Carmen, Connor and George. 👍
    Visited November 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written 26 November 2023
  • JBroad42
    West Molesey, United Kingdom40 contributions
    Great welcome
    My grandson treated me for a day out to Ascot Races and what a great day out ! The racecourse staff made us most welcome Meet a lovely lady doing a survey for the course and was helpful in explaining the service you supplied for disabled people There was also help in areas for us and so caring big thank you to them also. Look forward to coming again soon thank you all.
    Visited November 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 3 December 2023
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JBroad42
West Molesey, UK40 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
My grandson treated me for a day out to Ascot Races and what a great day out !
The racecourse staff made us most welcome
Meet a lovely lady doing a survey for the course and was helpful in explaining the service you supplied for disabled people
There was also help in areas for us and so caring big thank you to them also. Look forward to coming again soon thank you all.
Written 3 December 2023
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Sairdixon
Weybridge, UK81 contributions
Nov 2023 • Friends
We were fortunate to have free tickets for the race meeting on Friday 24/11.
Had a fun time and even had a couple of winners.
Lots of bars and food outlets. Easier to get served by the Parade Ring.
We had a roast in a Yorkshire pudding wrap with extra pigs in blankets and gravy. . Beef was amazing and the staff managed the queue well. Great value at £9.50 and was a meal in itself. Generous servings. The staff were great - Hogan, Carmen, Connor and George. 👍
Written 26 November 2023
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James
22 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
We got in for free as we got free tickets from horse rangers and had a lovely time.

He races were good with always a view to the horses and there was space in the stands. I had a pizza which was delicious! Plus, queue wasn't too long as therw were multiple options for food and drink, if slightly overpriced.

One fault would be that there were too many people vaping and they should be more strict on this rule.

Also, there were WAY too many people and it was really crowded.

Apart from that, a great family afternoon out!
Written 18 November 2023
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Marc B
7 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
AWFUL. We went to Ascot Racecourse for the Christmas Fair and what a disappointment it was. The organisation was appalling with only one car park open and very limited disabled parking. Once we got into the venue we were told the lift wasn't working so the only option was several flights of stairs for my disabled mother. When we got to the top it was PACKED! Im not exaggerating. It was far too overcrowded and a definite health and safety risk. We left after only 20 mins never to return. With the the space this racecourse has in the main building I dont know why they had this fair in a secondary building thats not big enough. What a joke.
Written 17 November 2023
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Richard Andrew
Farnham, UK12 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
Love Ascot racecourse, looks fantastic, good racing, brilliant grandstand... Only negative is the food and drink prices are unimaginably high!
Written 16 November 2023
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tweedledumdedum
Taplow, UK155 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
We went to the fireworks part of the family day. The parking was difficult in soft muddy ground, then there is a long walk to join a long queue for a bag search. We were in the queue for almost 45 mins with 2 small children. When we got through it was difficult to maneouvre around the crowds and, after joining 2 long queues for drinks, were told that they had completely sold out of wine! What activities there were for small children were either closed or had long queues for them. We couldn't wait to get out but even that took forever with the poor marshalling.
The fireworks were good but we will watch from afar next year!
Written 10 November 2023
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David S
3 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
I have been visiting Ascot for over 30 years being an Annual Member for most of that time but no longer.
Before the new Ascot was developed it was all about racing and the the race attendance.
Now all Ascot are interested in is how many bars can we open and how much alcohol can they consume.
I have no doubt a large percentage of attendees don’t no one end of a horse from the other and never see a race.
The staff are appalling never keeping the stairwells clear and very poorly trained at bar and food outlets.
Don’t even get me started on Royal Ascot…
However I have over the last few years been to York completely different, lovely staff and alcohol not allowed outside LEARN ASCOT !
Written 6 November 2023
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Pippa
Windsor, UK129 contributions
Nov 2023 • Friends
We chose to go to the Ascot fireworks race day because it was a birthday - so we paid the extra for the King Edward enclosure believing the "superb view of the track", "access to premier bars and restaurants" and "additional spaces and amenities" ... er? It was rammed, every seat taken, mess everywhere (on the tables, under the tables, food on the floor) and rubbish overflowing. Honestly it was like being in a motorway service station after a children's party. The firework display was very good, but accompanied by awful generic dance music - we couldn't wait to get out of there.
Written 5 November 2023
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SunSearcher41
Dudley, UK6 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
As an annual visiter to Champions Day, this year really disappointed us. We felt the vast amount of space/seating area specially designated for the Club26 members meant there was hardly any seating area for the remaining visitors. We had brought a picnic like we have always done in previous years, but found nowhere to sit to eat this. We felt that more picnic tables could have been moved to the 'picnic area', as it was impossible to sit on the ground in such wet and saturated grass.
We felt it was too busy, not enough seating and Ascot have clearly put too much emphasis on gaining a younger crowd and in that, have alienated regular customers. Due to this, we will be changing our annual race meet to a different event.
Written 23 October 2023
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ChrisandPaulaP
Broad Haven, UK80 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
This is a difficult one to review. The racing here is generally first class and the venue is one of the best in Britain. The problem here is that the level of service is just appalling and I’m not judging this on one experience, it’s been the same for the last few years.
The bar staff are, in the main, shocking, not knowing how to even pull a pint. Good luck if you want a Guinness! They don’t know what drinks go in which glasses and are ridiculously slow.
There are a number of different food outlets. If you find a decent one then please let us know. Whatever happens then do not use the Horseshoe Bar in the King Edward V11 enclosure. I sent my food back there twice today, stone cold and a health hazard.
You pay top prices when you go in to Ascot, and they really should be able to do this better.
Written 21 October 2023
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