Ladies Day Gold Cup, Royal Ascot

Thursday 20th June 2024

The world's most glamorous race day. Ladies Day at Royal Ascot is renowned as the biggest day on the British social and sporting calendar. Be a part of it all on our fantastic day tour to Royal Ascot for Ladies Day. Dress up and join the regal tradition and pageantry on our fun day out with our value Royal Ascot Ladies Day ticket and hospitality package option.

• Return coach transport to Royal Ascot from London 
• Meet at Ascot Racecourse Option
• Exclusive main straight pre-race party / picnic zone
• Lunch upon arrival. Burger BBQ Bar and Wine & Cheese tent
• Generous servings of bubbly, quality white and red wines, rosé, beer and cider
• Choice of entrance tickets available for Windsor or Queen Anne Enclosures

Ladies Day Gold Cup - Thursday, 20th of June 2024 Information

Return Coach from London

For Ladies Day (Thursday) we offer a departure time of approximately 09:30am (to be confirmed depending upon departure slots). Please be at Victoria Coach Station 30 minutes prior to your departure. Depending on traffic the journey time to Ascot is approximately 90 minutes to 2 hours

The last race of the day is usually at 6:10pm. Our departure time back to London will give you extra time to join the live bands in the Windsor Enclosure or the famous sing-along at the rear of the Grandstand, in the Queen Anne Enclosure. Depending upon traffic, we aim to have you in central London at Victoria Coach Station by 9:30pm.

Pre-race party/picnic zone with lunch and refreshments

Join our exclusive pre-race picnic area, inside the main Ascot straight, immediately upon arrival. Bubbles (naturally on arrival), along with lunch, our wine and cheese tent, open bar backed up with live music - a fantastic start to a big day out. You will have time to enjoy lunch along with our generous servings of refreshments before walking from the picnic/party zone in coach park 10 red to enter the racecourse at your own leisure. It is an approximate 10 minute walk to the Windsor enclosure and 15 minutes to the Queen Anne enclosure. The Royal procession begins at 2:00pm. The first race is then normally 2:30pm. Entrance to the racecourse enclosure of your choice is included in our price. Once you enter the racecourse, food and drinks are at your own cost.

Drinks Selection

Our Ascot tours are renowned for the generous supply of drinks at our main picnic site at Royal Ascot along with the quality and selection of wines. You have the choice of whites, reds, bubbly, cider and beer.

Meet us at Ascot Option

If you prefer to make your own way to Royal Ascot, you can meet us at our picnic zone in Coach Park 10 (Red) and enjoy our buffet picnic style lunch with drinks plus collect your entry tickets. After this, like the rest of our guests, you would head into the racetrack to enjoy the races. We advise people meeting us at Ascot to arrive at the coach park area around 11am to enjoy lunch and drinks. Everyone has left us by 1:30pm to enter the races and be in place for the Royal Procession at 2pm.

Royal Ascot Entry Ticket Types

At the time of booking, you can choose between Windsor Enclosure or The Queen Anne Enclosure. Below is a description of each to give you information on the different options.

Queen Anne Enclosure

The Queen Anne Enclosure is a premier public enclosure and provides excellent facilities with access to the Pre-Parade Ring, Winners' Enclosure and Parade Ring. On the lawns and terraces of the Queen Anne Enclosure, you can enjoy first-rate views of the day's six races, joining the jubilant crowds as they cheer each winner home. Here you'll be at the heart of the day's activity. Close to the runners and riders in the Pre-Parade and Parade Ring and front row as the Royal Procession passes by the Grandstand. Please note that Queen Anne Enclosure entry tickets do not grant entry to the upper tiers of the Grandstand, which is reserved for Royalty and VIPs. After the last race is over, the celebrations continue with wonderful communal singing on the Bandstand lawn.

Windsor Enclosure

Enjoy close-up views of the Royal Procession as it journeys past the stylish lawns of the Windsor Enclosure. This is the enclosure the horses past first on their way down the home straight when racing begins. It is here that the roar of the crowd starts in earnest, creating an unforgettable atmosphere. The atmosphere in the Windsor Enclosure is always vibrant with guests enjoying betting facilities, artisan food stalls, Champagne and Pimm's bars, and picnics on the lawn. From Thursday onwards, live music plays into the early evening.

Dress Codes:

Queen Anne Enclosure

Ladies within the Queen Anne Enclosure are encouraged to dress in a manner as befits a formal occasion and ladies are kindly asked to take note of the following:

• A hat, headpiece or fascinator should be always worn.
• Strapless dresses and tops are not permitted. Please note our definition of strapless necklines include off-the-shoulder, Bardot and one shoulder.
• Trouser suits must be full-length, and jumpsuits should fall below the knee. Both must adhere to the neckline regulations above.
• Midriffs must be covered.
• Shorts are not permitted.
  

Gentlemen are required to wear a full-length suit with a collared shirt and tie, and kindly asked to take note of the following:

• Jackets and trousers should be of matching colour and pattern.
• A tie should be always worn. Bow ties and cravats are not permitted.
• Socks must be worn and should cover the ankle.
• Jeans, chinos, and trainers are not permitted.
  

For both Women and Men: Overseas visitors are welcome to wear the formal National Dress of their country or Service Dress. Please note that fancy dress, novelty and branded/promotional clothing are not allowed on site. Serving military personnel are welcome to wear Service Dress or equivalent.

Windsor Enclosure Dress Code

Ladies and gentlemen within the Windsor Enclosure are requested to dress in a manner as befits a formal occasion. It is recommended that ladies wear smart attire with a hat or fascinator and gentlemen wear jacket, shirt, and long trousers.

Fancy dress, novelty and branded / promotional clothing are not allowed on site.

Please note that the Windsor Enclosure is a separate admission area that does not provide access to the Parade Ring or the main Grandstand area.

Options Available for Ladies Day Gold Cup - Thursday

1 Windsor Enclosure meeting at Ascot Racecourse

        Price per person GBP£119.00

2 Windsor Enclosure with Coach from London depart 9:30am

        Price per person GBP£145.00

3 Queen Anne Enclosure meeting at Ascot Racecourse

        Price per person GBP£164.00

4 Queen Anne Enclosure with Coach from London depart 9:30am

        Price per person GBP£189.00