Racing
The Berkshire countryside is home to some of the finest yards in British horse racing. Top trainers such as Nicky Henderson and Barry Hills have chosen Lambourn Downs as their base to produce generations of champions.
ASCOT
Ascot Racecourse is currently enjoying it's third season since the £200 million refurbishment. The Royal Meeting at Ascot Racecourse which runs from Tuesday 17th - 21st June 2008 is just one of the many race days to be enjoyed at Ascot this year, others include King Georges Day in July and the Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup in September.
visit the
Ascot website
WINDSOR
The charming Thames-side course at Windsor is enormously popular with race-goers. It hosts no less than 29 meetings from April through to December, 17 of which are their famous Monday evening meetings. One rather unique feature of this venue is guest can arrive by boat! A regular service departs from Windsor town centre on race days and evenings.
Go to
Windsor's fixtures calendar
NEWBURY
Newbury Racecourse hosts some of the very best horse racing both on the flat and National Hunt. Their calendar includes the famous Hennessy Cognac Gold Cup, the Juddmonte Lockinge, Ladies Day in August and a summer season of top-class racing, including three superb evening meetings.
Go to
Newbury's fixtures calendar
AND FURTHER AFIELD
Cheltenham, Bath, Salisbury, Kempton Park and Goodwood are all within an easy drive.