Royal Ascot 16-20 Jun 2026

Royal Ascot is one of horse racing’s most thrilling and prestigious events. Steeped in tradition and pageantry, the roots of this event date from the 18th century when the first meeting was held in 1768. Royal Ascot attracts over 300,000 visitors annually across its action-packed 5 days. The showpiece event is the Gold Cup which sees the world’s greatest horses compete in an endurance race.

Look out for high-fashion as much as horses - the Royal Enclosure has a dress code of top hats and fine millinery. As well as boasting some of the finest racing the sport has to offer, each day of Royal Ascot is launched by a Royal Procession led by members of the royal family.

So whether you’re an experienced racegoer, a fashionista, a punter looking to learn about the horses or after a sensational day out, Royal Ascot is the event for you.