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Following a major redevelopment programme, Ascot Racecourse will reopen for the Royal Meeting on Tuesday 20th June 2006, which will be the official opening day. Royal Ascot will run from Tuesday 20th June to Saturday 24th June. There are 19 fixtures in all on the Ascot racing calendar in 2006, highlights include Royal Ascot in June, De Beers Diamond Day on Saturday 29th July, Shergar Cup on 12th August, September Saturday on 23rd of the month and six Winter jump meetings.
Ascot, founded in 1711 by Queen Anne, is one of the world's greatest racecourses and the best racecourse in the UK.
It was while Queen Anne was out riding on the edge of Windsor Great Park that she noticed a natural clearing near the villge of East Cote, now called Ascot. Queen Anne ordered a course to be laid out 'for horses to gallop at full stretch' and so the Royal Racecourse was born. The first four-day Royal Meeting was held in June 1768, changing to a five day meeting in 2002, the Queen's Golden Jubilee year. Today Ascot Racecourse stages the highest quality flat and jump racing throughout the year and is undoubtedly the best racecourse in the world.
Royal Ascot
Royal Ascot is internationally renowned as a sporting and social occasion, where tradition, pageantry, fashion and style all
meet in a glorious setting. The five day meeting provides a unique opportunity to be part of this memorable event, especially if you have never experienced the exhilarating atmosphere of Royal Ascot before.2006 welcomes a new era at Ascot Racecourse and a celebration of the new grandstand. Ascot Racecourse is synonymous with quality, style and excellence in providing both unparalleled racing and outstanding hospitality. The focal point of the redevelopment is undoubtedly the new Grandstand itself. The spectacular parasol roof suspended on 'structural trees' defines the distinctive design. The stand is flooded with natural light, bringing the outside in as you walk through the impressive galleria. More than 300,000 people are expected to visit the new grandstand during Royal Ascot week, making this Europe's most popular race meeting. With over £3 million in prize money on offer and a total of seventeen Group races, the quality of the horseracing is simply outstanding.
Diamond Day
The sparkling jewel in Ascot's summer is De Beers Diamond Day - a prestigious sporting and social event, with £1 million in prize money on offer. The centrepiece on Diamond Day is the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes, the most important middle-distance race of the season in the UK. The race is a showdown of champion horses, if you aren't able to attend Royal
Ascot, come to Diamond Day - the best raceday in the UK during the summer months.September Saturday
This race meeting is the climax of Ascot's flat season and features the most important mile long race in Europe, the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes. The quality of the race is simply outstanding and a raceday not to be missed if you want to enjoy a wonderful day out at the races. See the finest thoroughbreds competing for one of the most sought after accolades in flat racing.Family Days
There are four family days at Ascot in 2006, 30th July, 12th August, 24th September and 16th December. Free entertainment is on offer on all these days including face painters, jugglers, clowns, quizzes, treasure hunts, behind the scenes tours. All accompanied children aged 16 and under have free entry. Kids can join the young racegoers club free of charge, the Colts & Fillies Club. Find out more, visit www.ascot.co.uk
Jump Racing
As well as being home to the very best flat racing action, Ascot also stages six days of breathtaking jump racing from October to December. The jump season at Ascot features some of the most important races in the calendar, in particular, the racing held on Saturday 18th November. So, put your winter coat on and travel down to Ascot for a great day out.
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Opening Times
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(2006 times)
Gates open at 10.30am at Royal Ascot.Gates open at 11.00am for race meetings from July to December.Please check the website www.ascot.co.uk for more information about opening times and ticket prices. Tickets start from £10.50. Please note, all accompanied children aged 16 and under get in free of charge at every race meeting. |
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Directions
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Adjoining Windsor Great Park within easy reach of the M25, M4 and M3 motorways. Approximately 45 minutes drive or train journey from London, with regular services running from Waterloo, Guildford and Reading. Add the following textThere is a frequent service to Ascot from both Reading and London Waterloo. The average journey time is 28 minutes from Reading and 53 minutes from Waterloo. Regular services also run from Guildford. The railway station is a seven-minute walk from the racecourse. For more details call National Rail Enquiries on 08457 48 49 50. |
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Nearby Attractions
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Look Out Discovery Centre
(4 Miles)*
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 LEGOLAND® Windsor
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Royal Windsor Racecourse
(5 Miles)*
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Nearby Hotels
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Macdonald Berystede Hotel
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The Macdonald Berystede Hotel & Spa is a magnificent 126 bedroom country house hotel. Recently refurbished to an exceptional standard, the property is only minutes from Ascot racecourse and close to Windsor, Legoland and Thorpe Park. |
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(2 Miles)*
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De Vere Venue Sunningdale Park
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