Royal Ascot Tips & FAQ16-20 Jun 2026 · Ascot Racecourse

Royal Enclosure

Ladies:

• Dresses and skirts should be of modest length defined as falling just above the knee or longer. Dresses and tops should have straps of one inch or greater. Strapless, off-the-shoulder, halter-neck, and spaghetti straps are not permitted. Dresses and tops with sheer straps and sleeves are not permitted
• Jackets and pashminas may be worn. Tops and dresses underneath should still comply with the Royal Enclosure Dress Code. Midriffs must be covered
• Trouser suits should be of full-length to the ankle and of matching material and colour. Jumpsuits should fall below the knee, with regulations matching that for dresses
• Hats should be worn; however, a headpiece with a solid base of 4 inches (10 cm) or more in diameter is acceptable as an alternative to a hat. Fascinators are not permitted
• Girls (aged 10-17) should dress in accordance with the Ladies' Dress Code. However, they may wear a headpiece or fascinator as an alternative to a hat, without any size restriction

Gentlemen:

• It is a requirement to wear black, grey, or navy morning dress which must include a waistcoat and tie (no cravats or bow ties), a black or grey top hat, and black shoes worn with socks
• Top hats may be removed within a restaurant, a private box, a private club, or a facility’s terrace, balcony, or garden. Hats may also be removed within any enclosed external seating area within the Royal Enclosure Gardens. Customising top hats (with, for example, coloured ribbons or bands) is not permitted
• Novelty waistcoats and ties are not permitted. Discreet patterns and those of a patriotic nature (for example, a national flag) are acceptable
• Boys (aged 10-17) should either dress in accordance with the gentlemen's Dress Code; or may wear a dark-coloured lounge suit with a shirt and tie

Queen Anne Enclosure

Ladies:

• A hat, headpiece, or fascinator should be worn at all times
• Strapless and sheer dresses and tops are not permitted (including off-the-shoulder, Bardot, and one-shoulder). Dresses and tops with sheer straps and sleeves are also not permitted. Midriffs must be covered
• Trouser suits must be full-length and jumpsuits should fall below the knee. Both must adhere to the neckline regulations. Shorts are not permitted
• Girls aged 17 and under should be dressed for a formal occasion. Smart summer dresses are suggested. Hats, headpieces, and fascinators may be worn but are not compulsory

Gentlemen:

• A full-length suit with a collared shirt and tie
• Jackets and trousers should be of matching colour and pattern
• A tie should be worn at all times. Bow ties and cravats are not permitted
• Socks covering the ankle must be worn
• Jeans, chinos, and trainers are not permitted
• Boys aged 10-17 should wear a suit or jacket with a shirt and tie. Boys aged 9 and under should be dressed smartly but are not required to wear a jacket or tie

Village Enclosure

Ladies:

• A hat, headpiece, or fascinator should be worn at all times
• Strapless and sheer dresses and tops are not permitted (including off-the-shoulder, Bardot, and one-shoulder). Dresses and tops with sheer straps and sleeves are also not permitted. Midriffs must be covered
• Trouser suits should be full-length, and jumpsuits should fall below the knee. Both must adhere to the neckline regulations. Shorts are not permitted
• The Village Enclosure is a grassed area - ladies should consider their hat size and shoes accordingly. Smaller hats or fascinators and wedges or block heels are recommended
• Girls aged 17 and under should be dressed for a formal occasion. Smart summer dresses are suggested. Hats, headpieces, and fascinators can be worn, but are not compulsory

Gentlemen:

• Full-length trousers and jacket with a collared shirt and tie
• A tie should be worn at all times. Ties, bow ties, or cravats can be worn in the Village Enclosure
• Socks covering the ankle must be worn
• Jeans and trainers are not permitted
• Boys aged 10-17 should wear a suit or jacket with a shirt and tie. Boys aged 9 and under should be dressed smartly but are not required to wear a jacket or tie

Windsor Enclosure

Whilst there is no official Dress Code for the Windsor Enclosure, ladies and gentlemen are encouraged to dress in smart daywear. It is recommended that ladies wear a hat or fascinator. It is recommended that gentlemen wear a jacket, collared shirt, and full-length trousers.

All Enclosures

Overseas visitors are welcome to wear the formal National Dress of their country or Service Dress. Serving military personnel are welcome to wear Service Dress or equivalent.

• Disabled toilets - there are a number of accessible toilet facilities on each level of the grandstand. Toilets by each main core along the concourse can be accessed with a radar key. Any nearby steward will have a radar key. There are also accessible toilets in the Pavilion and the Old Paddock
• Event mobility - a number of wheelchairs are available for hire on racedays, subject to availability. This is free of charge from Ticket Office East with a fully refundable cash deposit of £30. All pathways within the course are suitable for wheelchairs, but there are some steeper sections where additional help may be required
• Assistance dogs - assistance dogs and service animals (including registered guide dogs, hearing dogs, and medical animals) are welcome at Ascot
• Hearing loops - individual induction loops are available in the main reception at The Queen Anne Building and can be used around and inside the main grandstand only. These are free of charge to hire, with a fully refundable cash deposit of £50 on the day
• Lanyards - for those racegoers whose needs are not always obvious, the racecourse offers green sunflowers lanyards to be worn discreetly to show that the attendee or someone they are with has a hidden disability. This means additional support can be easily asked for. Staff members with sunflower pin badges have had additional training