There is a dress code in the Members and Grandstand Enclosures during Royal Ascot. Please see Enclosures for full details. Founded by Queen Anne in 1711, Ascot is the world's most famous racecourse and stages top quality Flat and Jump racing throughout the year.

The highlight is Royal Ascot week in June, which combines tradition, pageantry, style and fashion with five days of the greatest horseracing in the world.

 What to Wear

There is a dress code in the Members and Grandstand Enclosures during Royal Ascot. Please see Enclosures for full details.

• Premier
  Tickets: 
  £20 - £40 for fixtures excluding Royal Ascot, when entrance to the Premier enclosure is limited to Royal Enclosure Members. 
  Food and Drink: 
  Superb facilities including a wide range of food for all tastes. 
  Viewing: 
  The top of the range option, this gives you access to all the best viewing areas and facilities on the course. These are located on Level 4 of the Grandstand and the viewing areas by the Winning Post, both of which are exclusive to Premier Admission badge holders. A Premier Admission badge also allows access to the General Admission area and to the steppings around the Parade Ring.
  
  
• Grandstand AdmissionTickets:
  £10 - £25, rising to £56 - £66 for Royal Ascot.
  Food and Drink:
  There are a variety of places to eat, drink and bet – from the bookmakers in the betting ring to the totepool and betting shops in the main Grandstand.
  Viewing:
  General Admission provides excellent facilities and viewing areas at ground level. The Parade Ring and track are both within a short walking distance, by crossing the Concourse in the main Grandstand. Customers in this area do not have access to any of the levels on the upper floors. However, there is the opportunity to upgrade your ticket on the raceday from a General Admission ticket to a Premier Admission ticket if you would prefer to use the facilities that are on Level 4, when agreeable. 
  
  Grandstand Admission Enclosure during Royal Ascot
  
  The Grandstand Admission ticket at Royal Ascot provides similar access facilities around the racecourse as it does at the race meetings outside of Royal Ascot. The Grandstand Admission ticket provides excellent facilities and viewing areas at ground level. The Parade Ring and track are both within a short walking distance, by crossing the Concourse in the main Grandstand. 
  
  There are a variety of places to eat, drink and bet – from the bookmakers in the betting ring to the totepool and betting shops in the main Grandstand. Customers in this area do not have access to the upper levels of the granstand. Unlike the race meetings outside of Royal Ascot, there is not the opportunity to upgrade your ticket. 
  
  Grandstand Admission Dress Code 
  Ladies are required to dress in a manner appropriate to a smart occasion. Many wear hats, although this is not obligatory. Gentlemen are required to wear a shirt and tie, preferably with a suit or jacket. Sports attire, jeans and shorts are not permitted.
  
  
• Silver Ring (only open during Royal Ascot)
  Tickets: £16 - £26 
  Food and Drink: There are a variety of places to eat, drink and place a bet.
  Viewing: With a less formal atmosphere, the Silver Ring at Ascot is a separate admission area that does not provide access to the Parade Ring or the main Grandstand. The Silver Ring still provides an excellent position to watch the Royal Procession and the racing action. 

• 10% Advance booking discount
  Available on ticket bookings for up to 9 people when booked in advance. Excludes Royal Ascot.
  
  
  
• Early Booking Discount of Royal Ascot
  Book before 14th May 2009 and pay just £46 for Grandstand Admission and £13.70 for Silver Ring on Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday of Royal Ascot. 

Address:	Ascot Racecourse Ascot Berkshire SL5 7JX
Website:	www.ascot.co.uk
Email:	enquiries@ascot.co.uk
Tel:	0870 727 1234
Fax:	0870 460 1238

Map:

Travel Details:

Directions to Ascot racecourse using Google Maps Your postcode By Car: Ascot Racecourse is approximately 45 minutes drive from London and is located very close to the M3, M4 and M25 motorways and to Heathrow Airport for international visitors. From London and the North:- M4 Junction 6 onto A332 Windsor by-pass and follow signs to Ascot. From the West:- M4 Junction 10 onto A329(M) signed to Bracknell and follow signs to Ascot. From the South and East:- M3 Junction 3 onto A332 signed to Bracknell and follow signs to Ascot. M25 Junction 13 onto the A30 (signed Bagshot), then join the A329 and follow the signs to Ascot. From the Midlands:- M40 southbound, Junction 4. Take A404 towards M4 (Junction 8/9). On the M4 head towards Heathrow / London. Leave M4 at Junction 6 and follow A332 Windsor by-pass to Ascot. By Train: There is a frequent train service to Ascot from both Reading and London Waterloo. The average journey time is 27 minutes from Reading and 46 minutes from Waterloo. Regular services also run from Guildford. The racecourse, which is clearly sign posted, is a short walk from the station.

• Children
  A free supervised crèche is available for seven year olds and under. Baby changing facilities are available in all three Enclosures. On selected days, Ascot also provides a variety of entertainment and attractions to appeal to all ages - from jazz bands to jugglers and face painting to fairground rides. For further details, please call 0870 727 1234.
  
  Ascot launched a new club in April 2003 the 'Colts & Fillies Club' dedicated to young racegoers aged 16 and under. The clubs aim is to make the sport more accessible, interesting, educational and fun! It is free to join and there are over 3000 members who enjoy the activities that are planned throughout the year specifically for them. For more information call 01344 876 876 or click here.
  

• Betting
  Tote facilities are available in every area with bookmakers situated in front of the Grandstand in the Grandstand and Silver Ring enclosures.
  

• Parking
  At non-Royal meetings, Parking costs £7 per vehicle, either on the day or booked in advance. Free Car parking is only available in Car Park 6 (excluding Royal Ascot, De Beers Diamond Day and September Festival Saturday). During Royal Ascot, parking costs £15 for cars, £70 for limousines, £65 for minibuses, £50-90 for coaches. It is advisable to book car parking labels in advance (Tel: 01344 876876).
  

• Disabled
  Ascot offers disabled parking spaces, wheelchair hire, access to all Enclosures and designated viewing areas. There is an Access Officer who can make any special arrangements and to assist with any queries, both in advance and on the day of the race meeting. For more details, contact 08707 227 227 . There are raised viewing areas adjacent to the running rail in front of the Grandstand and over looking the Paddock. Car parking facilities for disabled customers are available, but should be booked in advance by calling 0870 727 1234. 
  

• Cash Machine
  A sub-branch of Barclays is located near the bandstand in the Grandstand Enclosure that is open every raceday from 11.00am. In addition there are two cash machines, on the ground floor of the Members/Royal Enclosure and the Grandstand, with a £2 charge per transaction. During Royal Ascot, addition cash machines are located in the Paddock and the main Grandstand entrance. 
  

• Hospitality
  There are a wide range of facilities available. Please call 0870 727 4321 emailhospitality@ascot.co.uk for further information and booking. Private boxes are also available to hire on most racedays. For further information, contact the Boxes department on 0870 263 .
  

• Non-Racedays
  Ascot offers a superb range of facilities for up to 1,100 people, with over 6500sq m of exhibition space and 350 acres of beautiful grounds available for conferences, banquets, dinner dances, exhibitions, weddings and special occasions.