Horse Racing @ Royal Ascot

A Fab day at the races

Ascot Racecourse was founded by Queen Anne in 1711 and since that time, a further eleven monarchs have leant their patronage to the Royal race course.

The Royal Meeting, held annually in the third week in June, is steeped in tradition and pageantry and is interwoven into the very fabric of British culture.

Ascot Racecourse is a famous English racecourse, located in the small town of Ascot, Berkshire.

Sports lovers planning a visit to London in June may with to make a trip outside the capital to spend a day at the races.

The 2010 Royal Ascot horseracing festival begins on June 16th and offers an ideal solution for people looking to combine glamour with excitement on a day out.

Those thinking of attending the five-day event, which features a total of 30 races, have a variety of options available to them, including the Grandstand Admission ticket.

For those on a slightly tighter budget, Silver Ring tickets are also available, however these do not give access to the parade rings or the grandstand.

Overseas visitors not holding a British passport wishing to attend the Royal Meeting should contact their Embassy or High Commission in London as normal.

Royal Ascot is one of the most popular horseracing events in Europe, with around 275,000 visitors attending over the course of the five days.

There is a frequent service to Ascot from London Waterloo. The average journey time is 46 minutes. The railway station is a 7 minute walk from the Racecourse.

Another Event for Horse Lovers Windsor Horse Show 2010