ASCOT RACE COURSE, WINDSOR & MAIDENHEAD

Ascot Racecourse is a racecourse, located in the village of Ascot in the English county of Windsor and Maidenhead, used for thoroughbred horse racing. It is closely associated with the British Royal Family and is one of the leading racecourses in the United Kingdom, hosting 9 of the UK's 31 annual Group 1 races.

Ascot Racecourse was founded in 1711 by Queen Anne. Its first race, "Her Majesty's Plate," with a purse of 100 guineas, was held on August 11, 1711. Seven horses competed, each carrying a weight of 12 stones (76 kg). This first race comprised three separate four-mile (6437 m) heats.

In 1813, Parliament passed an act to ensure that the grounds would remain a public racecourse. In 1913, Parliament passed an act creating the Ascot Authority, an entity that manages the racecourse to this day. From its creation until 1945, the only racing that took place at Ascot was the Royal Meeting, a four-day event. Since that date, more fixtures have been introduced to the grounds, notably the Steeplechase and hurdles in 1965.

The centrepiece of Ascot’s year, Royal Ascot is one of the world’s most famous race meetings, steeped in history dating back to 1711. It is also is a major event in the British social calendar, and press coverage of the attendees and what they are wearing often exceeds coverage of the actual racing.

Over 300,000 people make the annual visit to Berkshire during Royal Ascot week, making this is Europe’s most popular race meeting. We look forward to welcoming you to Ascot to celebrate the start of a new era.

Ascot website: www.ascot.co.uk

HOTELS NEAR ASCOT RACE COURSE

Brockenhurst Hotel

Brockenhurst Road, South Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 9HA.
Enjoy a warm welcome upon your arrival at The Brockenhurst Hotel. Nestled into the classic English town of Ascot, Brockenhurst is exceptionally comfortable and convenient to local amenities.

Highclere Hotel

19 Kings Rd, Sunninghill, Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 9AD.
Set in Sunninghill village near Ascot, only 10 minutes from the M25 and M3 motorways. A family run hotel conveniently located with shops, restaurants and pubs all within a short walk.

Macdonald Berystede Hotel

Bagshot Road, Sunninghill, Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 9JH.
This impressive Victorian mansion, close to Ascot Racecourse, is set on six acres of grounds. The Berystede is located within ten minutes of Royal Windsor and 45 minutes from London.

Stirrups Country House

Maidens Green, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG42 6LD.
Stirrups offers you a winning combination of - an intimate candlelit restaurant, excellent conference and banqueting facilities, luxurious bedrooms and all the warmth of a traditional inn.

Sunningdale Park

Larch Avenue, Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 0QE.
Sunningdale Park in Ascot is set in over 65 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens and natural woodland. Sunningdale Park is a Conference & Training Centre with all the benefits of a hotel, including 2 restaurants and 2 bar

The Royal Berkshire Ramada Plaza

London Road, Sunninghill, Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 0PP.
Stay at the Royal Berkshire Ramada Plaza and experience everything you'd expect from an international hotel company. 4 Star Property**Beautiful Mansion**Rosette Awarded Restaurant**Polo Bar**Poolside Leisure Club**Free Guest Parking.