Royal Ascot
Coronation Stakes - Friday

Be part of the world's most glamorous race meeting on Friday of the Royal Ascot festival with the running of the Group 1 classic, the Coronation Stakes. The Friday meeting is always a massive sporting and social occasion - without the crushing crowds - so, arguably one of the best day to attend Royal Ascot! Dress up and join the regal tradition, pomp, and pageantry on our fabulous day out with our Royal Ascot Coronation Stakes Day ticket and hospitality packages.

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Coronation Stakes - Friday Information

Coronation Stakes Day - Friday, 21st of June 2024
Return Coach from London
We depart at 10am from Victoria Coach Station. Please be at Victoria Coach Station 30 minutes prior to your departure. Depending on traffic the journey time to Ascot is approximately 90 minutes.
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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
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.
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Royal Ascot Entry Ticket Types
At the time of booking you can choose between Windsor Enclosure, Queen Anne Enclosure or The Village Enclosure. Below is a description of each and a short video provided by Ascot 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 a 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 this Tour

* Please note that this information and itinerary is subject to change when circumstances beyond our control require change.