Hotels near Ascot Racecourse
Brook Hotels have one hotel near Ascot Racecourse, Berkshire.
Waterloo Hotel
in Crowthorne is 8.3 miles from Ascot Racecourse.
Ascot Racecourse, Berkshire
The famous Ascot Racecourse in the small town of Ascot in Berkshire covers an area
of 179 acres and features two race tracks, the course 1 mile 6 furlongs in length.
Founded in 1711, the first race held was 'Her Majesty's Plate' held on 11th August
1711 in which seven horses competed and comprising of three separate four-mile heats.
Recently having undergone a recent £200 million redevelopment and new Grandstand,
this is a world class sports and business events venue and makes for a great day
out, sporting or social.
Synonymous with quality, style and excellence, Ascot Racecourse attracts over 500,000
race goers a year and it's not just international horse racing either, there are
other attractions to enjoy as well such as live concerts and great food. The King
George VI & Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes race is held at the Ascot Racecourse
in mid July and is considered to be the best race in the UK and one of the top races
in the world, The Queen Elizabeth II Stakes is held here in late September.
The famous Royal Ascot is the world's oldest race meeting, held annually for 5 days
in mid June and featuring a parade of the Royal Family at 2PM daily in horse-drawn
carriages, a tradition that dates back to 1925. This is a big event in the UK calendar
and is Britain's most popular race meeting, welcoming over 275,000 visitors over
the five days. There are 16 races with over £3,000,000 prize money on offer.
Address
Ascot
Berkshire
SL5 7JX
Hotels Near Ascot Racecourse...
Waterloo Hotel
Waterloo Hotel
Duke's Ride
Crowthorne
near Bracknell
Berkshire
RG45 6DW
Phone:
+44 (0)1344 467900
Fax:
+44 (0)1344 778913
Distance from Ascot Racecourse: 8.3 Miles