Accommodation for Royal Ascot near Windsor
Hosting nine of the United Kingdom’s thirty-two annual Group 1 races, the Royal Ascot Racecourse is prestigious track located in the village of Ascot, Berkshire. Only six miles from Windsor Castle, the Ascot Racecourse is closely associated with the British Royal Family. It was founded in 1711 by Queen Anne, and since 1813 when Parliament passed an act, it has remained a public racetrack, and has become a very popular venue for tourism.
The Royal Ascot events sell out quickly. You can book tickets online at ascot.co.uk or by calling the Ascot center personally. You can even book groups using the group booking form on their web site. Children are welcome at the Ascot racecourse, and children under the age of 16 are admitted free. Seating is generally first come first served for the Concourse Level and 4th Level of the Grandstand.
Like most other elite racecourses, there is a dress code that guests should be aware of. The Ascot web site says fans should wear “smart” attire, no ripped jeans, shorts, or sportswear. Fancy clothes and dresses are welcome as well.
Her Majesty The Queen and the Royal Party usually attend every day of the Royal Ascot races. The Royal procession takes place before the races each day, at around 2:00 p.m. Before the races start you can make bets at any tote-pool counters located inside the facilities. There are even betting shops at the concourse level, and bookmakers are located in front of Silver Ring areas and Grandstand Admission.
The Ascot Racecourse is located in the pristine woods alongside the Windsor Great Park and it’s about 50 minutes from Central London. Ascot is easily accessed by most major motor-ways and is close to London Heathrow airport. Using trains to get to Ascot is easy, as there is a frequent service to the racecourse from Reading (about 30 minutes) and Waterloo (about 50 minutes).
Windsor is to the west of London, and easily accessible from Train, Bus, Car, or Taxi. Access is convenient from M3, M4, M25 and M40. London and Gatwick airports are under an hour’s drive, and Heathrow is just 15 minutes away. Car parking is available at Ascot for about 16 pounds.
In the Windsor area you can visit Windsor Castle, watch the changing of the guard, or visit the Savill Garden. There are plenty of accommodation options available in the Windsor area including Bed and Breakfasts, Guest Houses, and Hotels. The Tun Cottage is a four star, beautiful country home converted into a bed and breakfast. It’s close to both Ascot and Windsor, and the nightly rates are reasonable, at around 60 pounds a night. There are only three spacious bedrooms here, but if you book early you may be able to reserve one now.
If you are looking for an elegant hotel near the Ascot, try the Coppid Beech hotel. This is one of the best four star hotels available in the area. Elegant architecture, spacious bedrooms and gourmet food put this hotel in high demand.
