The Royal Ascot is the most famous horse race in the UK and has been described as “the finest show on earth”. The event is held each June at Ascot Racecourse, near Windsor in Berkshire. The Royal Ascot is one of the world’s richest horse races with prize money in excess of $4 million dollars!
Ascot Racecourse
Ascot Racecourse is a racecourse in Ascot, Berkshire, England. It is the venue for Royal Ascot and the Queen’s Cup (Royal Meeting) and Stakes.
The course was designed by William Froude in 1811 as part of his “Ascot Plan”, which also included Windsor Castle’s gardens and parks. The first meeting was held on July 29th 1711 with the king present to see his horses run against those of Lord Egremont’s stable at Goodwood House near Chichester.[1]
Today it hosts two meetings each year: one in June/July called Royal Ascot; another one in October/November called Royal Windsor Spring Festival.[2]
Royal Ascot
Royal Ascot is the most prestigious horse race meeting in the UK and takes place annually at Ascot Racecourse, Ascot, Berkshire. It is held in June and its format is similar to that of other British flat racing meetings: there are three days of racing over two weeks. It is held on the same day as the Wimbledon tennis championships (which often attract a lot of spectators).
Royal Ascot features some of Britain’s most famous racehorses competing for prize money. The winner receives £200,000 ($270k USD) while runners-up receive £50,000 ($70k USD).
Royal Enclosure
The Royal Enclosure is a section of the crowd that sits in front of the King’s Stand. It’s reserved for members of the British Royal Family, members of the British Royal Household and members of the British Royal Ascot Society.
If you’re lucky enough to have tickets for this section then you’ll be among some pretty exclusive company: if you’re not too far away from royalty then there’s a good chance they will wave or smile at you!
The Royal Box
The Royal Box is where members of the royal family watch the races. It’s located in the Royal Enclosure, which requires an invitation to get into. If you have a connection or affinity with one or more members of royalty, then you may be able to get a pass for this event (although it’s not guaranteed). You’ll also need to be able to prove that your relationship is legitimate: if not, then don’t even bother trying!
The Royal Box can accommodate up to 20 guests at any given time—so if you want some face time with Queen Elizabeth II herself, this is definitely worth checking out!
Ladies Day
Lady’s Day is a day dedicated to the women of Ascot. The event is held on the first Sunday in June and it’s a day where you can expect to see lots of women dressed up in their best outfits, enjoying themselves and having fun together.
The event was founded by Queen Elizabeth II as part of her Diamond Jubilee celebrations in 2012 when she declared that every year would be Ladies’ Day at Ascot races. Since then, this has become an annual tradition for many people across Britain and beyond!
In addition to dressing up in your finest clothes (and even if you don’t), there will also be plenty going on during Ladies’ Day such as parades through town or contests over who can finish their cupcake first!
The Gold Cup and the Clipper Cup
The Gold Cup is the most important race at Ascot and it’s also a Group 1 race, which means that it’s run over a mile and a half (1 mile 456 yards). The richest race in Britain, this event was first run in 1837. It is run on the first Saturday of June each year.
The Gold Cup has been won by many great horses including Cossack, Fenian Brotherhood and Seabiscuit; however there have only been three winners since 2000: War Of Attrition (2005), Galileo (2009) and Enable (2017).
The Queen’s Box
If you can get into the Queen’s Box, you’ll be rewarded with a view of the racecourse that few others will have access to. The box is reserved for Her Majesty and her family, and it’s located in the Royal Enclosure at Ascot Racecourse. The ticket cost ranges from £2,500 to £28,000 per person (with some seats going up to over £50k).
As an added bonus: if you’re lucky enough to get one of these seats, it means that your whole party will be on top of each other!
Takeaway:
The takeaway is the last section of a written piece, and it’s often used to summarize what you’ve learned. It can be useful for keeping readers up-to-date on what they should remember from your article.
In this case, however, we’ll use it to provide a summary of our recommendations for fun things to do in Ascot:
- Visit the Royal Automobile Club Classic Car Museum (RACM) – open daily between 10am and 5pm; no admission fee required
- Take a ride atop Brougham Bridge – accessible from either side of St Mary’s Street and free of charge
Traveling In Ascot With Ascot Taxis
If you’re traveling in Ascot, it’s important to have a good understanding of how the local taxis work. Taxis Ascot is one of the main taxi firms in the area and has a fleet of cars that can be hired for trips around town. They also offer various options for your ride: a car with two passengers or just one person; an SUV or minivan if you need more room; or even something with wheels on top so you don’t have to worry about getting stuck on narrow streets!
The company offers multiple options so customers can choose what they want according to their needs. Whether it’s just one person needing transportation around town or two people going somewhere together (or even three), there’s something here for everyone!
Conclusion
The next time you’re in Ascot, make sure to stop by one of these great places! Some of them are just for adults, and others are for everyone. You can enjoy the races without actually going to the races. And even if you don’t want to go all out with your racing gear or fancy dresses, there are still plenty of other fun activities here at Royal Ascot.
