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🏟️ Address: Royal Windsor Racecourse, Maidenhead Road, Windsor, SL4 5EZ, United Kingdom Directions in Google Maps
Conveniently located 2.2 km (1.5 miles) from Windsor town centre and about 38 km from the centre of London, there is a multitude of ways to travel to Royal Windsor Racecourse. The course is easily accessible via road networks with free parking at the venue. There are also good public transport connections via bus and train services.
Below you can find general information on travel and parking for Royal Windsor Racecourse. Individual events may have additional/restricted services available, and so we recommend clicking through to the event and viewing the Travel & Parking tab for event-specific information.
The racecourse is easily accessible and well-signposted from junction 6 on the M4 and junction 3 on the M3. If using Sat-Nav, please use the postcode SL4 5EZ.
Parking is available on a raceday with free entry to the public and coach car park.
There is designated accessible parking within close proximity to the Club and Grandstand entrances. Please advise attendants on arrival that you are a “disabled badge holder”.
Taxis are available from Windsor & Eton Central station, Windsor & Eton Riverside station, and can be prebooked to and from nearby destinations.
Although the nearest bus stops are not directly outside the racecourse, the venue is connected with multiple public bus routes:
Coach groups are welcome at the racecourse. On arrival, coaches will be directed to allocated coach parking.
The nearest stations to Royal Windsor Racecourse are Windsor & Eton Central (a 1.9 km (23 min) walk) with direct trains to Slough and Windsor & Eton Riverside (a 2.2 km (26 min) walk) with direct trains to London Waterloo. Taxis are available at both stations.
Helicopters may land at the racecourse on a raceday with prior permission from the racecourse on 01753 498400.
Ascot's status as an upmarket area and its proximity to Greater London means accommodation is pretty pricey — particularly during highly-anticipated horse-racing events. Of course, Ascot delivers exactly what you pay for with ultra-luxe boutique hotels and swanky Airbnbs on its menu.
You’ll always be able to grab a drink and a bite to eat when you come racing. There is a great range of eateries and bars offering a delicious selection of food and drink.
No food and drink or picnics are allowed to be brought into Windsor Racecourse, with the exception of our Family Fundays, which operate as one enclosure. No alcohol is permitted to be brought onto the site and will be confiscated.
Barbecues are not allowed to be used at the racecourse.
A direct river taxi service runs on all racedays from Barry Avenue Promenade (opposite Browns restaurant) to the racecourse. The trip takes 10 minutes and there is a bar facility on board. For further information, please contact French Brothers on 01753 851900 or visit www.frenchbrothers.co.uk.
Royal Windsor Racecourse is just a 2.2 km (26 min) walk from the centre of Windsor where there is a selection of shops, eateries, pubs, and much more. Visitors may also wish to explore the iconic Windsor Castle which is close to the town centre.
The entrance into the racecourse is the main entrance on Maidenhead Road (A308). Typically, gates open 2 hours before the first race. For feature and festival fixtures, gates may open earlier.
There are toilet facilities conveniently located throughout the venue.
Royal Windsor Racecourse is a flat racing course meaning that horse racing fixtures featuring races without jumps or hurdles are held in the warmer months of the year.
Royal Windsor Racecourse ticket prices vary depending on a number of factors including the event, the enclosure the ticket is for, and the seller. For example, tickets for the Club Enclosure offering greater access around the course will be more expensive than those for the Grandstand Enclosure. Similarly, tickets may be more expensive for some racedays. Koobit compares ticket prices from primary and secondary sellers – just click through to an event and then click the Tickets tab for event-specific ticket information.
Walk-up tickets are often available for racedays that have not already sold out. Buying your ticket online is generally the most reliable and convenient way to secure your tickets and ensure you get the admission you want and know the price upfront. Prebooked tickets also reduce the amount of time it will take to enter the racecourse on the day.
Parking at Royal Windsor Racecourse is plentiful and free for all racegoers. See the Royal Windsor Racecourse travel & parking section above for parking details and other venue travel information including public transport.
Royal Windsor Racecourse is located in Windsor which has plenty of hotel and accommodation options to accommodate tourists to the popular area. For further choice, visitors may wish to look at accommodation in London and use public transport to travel to and from the course. See the Royal Windsor Racecourse hotels & accommodation section above to find hotels near the racecourse. You can also find additional information by clicking through to an event and then clicking the Accommodation and Destination tabs.
Gates typically open 2 hours before the first race, but this can be earlier on some racedays. For some events, you can find the gate opening time on Koobit by viewing the event’s Schedule tab. Timings should also be confirmed on your tickets when you receive them.
Royal Windsor Racecourse has a capacity of approximately 10,000. However, the capacity does differ between events depending on the seating configuration.
Maidenhead Road, Windsor, SL4 5EZ, United Kingdom.
