The Big Ascot Food & Wine Festival In Association With Chapel Down at Ascot

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The Big Ascot Food & Wine Festival In Association With Chapel Down offers a taste sensation alongside two days of fantastic late summer Flat racing. Peruse a range of food stalls, get involved with BBQ displays and marvel at live-cooking demos with Michelin-starred chefs. Live music and plenty of tasty food and drink options make this a memorable social event for all to enjoy!

Friday heralds the beginning of this enthralling equestrian affair with a variety of exciting and competitive races that have in recent years unearthed future stars of the racing world. The much-loved Lady Amateur Jockeys Handicap is one of the highlights, a race showcasing the very best female amateur jockeys around. You simply shouldn’t miss it.

On Saturday, get set to witness seven more thrilling contests including a valuable Heritage Handicap run over a mile and a half. This feature race sees some of the most talented three-year-olds vie for a huge prize. It has provided some memorable moments over the years, none more so than in 2021, when it was won by Chalk Stream, owned by Queen Elizabeth II - her final winner at Ascot. This is a raceday that promises exhilarating action from start to finish.

The Big Ascot Food & Wine Festival In Association With Chapel Down is a feast for the senses. Come to indulge in the culinary delights, stay to witness the excitement unfold on the track. Only at Ascot.

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Guide Prices

Friday tickets from £20. Saturday tickets from £30.
VIP Demo Seating & Goody bag upgrade - £10

Facilities

Catering

Full liquor licence
On-Site cafe/restaurant
Picnic Site
Refreshments Available
Restaurant
Vegetarians catered for

Children & Infants

Baby changing
Children’s packs
Children's Meals
Family Friendly, Children Welcome

Establishment Features

Conference facilities
Groups welcome
Toilets on Site

Parking & Transport

Coach parking
Free parking
On Site Car Parking
Parking (charge)
Parking (free)
Railway station within walking distance

Payment Methods

Delta accepted
Diners Club accepted
Maestro Accepted
MasterCard accepted
Solo accepted
Visa accepted

Provider Preferences

In countryside
Smoking Some Areas

Specialist Features

Family Fun
Marketed Towards Families
Marketed Towards Senior Citizens
Marketed towards student/youth - Colts and Fillies Club for under 17s.

Map & Directions

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Road Directions

From London and the North: M4 Junction 6 onto the A332 Windsor by-pass and follow the signs to Ascot. From the West: M4 Junction 10 to the A329(M) signed to Bracknell and follow the signs to Ascot. From the South and East: M3 Junction 3 onto the A332 signed to Bracknell and follow the signs to Ascot. From the Midlands: M40 southbound, Junction 4. Take the A404 towards the M4 (Junction 8/9). On the M4 head towards Heathrow / London. Leave M4 at Junction 6 and follow A332Windsor by-pass to Ascot. All visitors are advised to arrive as early as possible to avoid delays.

Public Transport Directions

South Western Railways runs a frequent service to Ascot from both Reading and London Waterloo. The average journey time is 27 minutes from Reading and 52 minutes from Waterloo. Regular services also run from Guildford. The railway station is a seven-minute walk from the racecourse.

Please note that Ascot is not within the London Oyster Card Zone.

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Ascot Racecourse, Windsor and MaidenheadAscot Racecourse welcomes more than 630,000 guests each year for a truly memorable day out. Alongside Royal Ascot they host an additional 21 racedays throughout the year, each with its own unique character, and several non-racing events including the ever-popular Luna Cinema.

Ascot Racecourse online shop, Windsor and MaidenheadThe Ascot Shop offers an exclusive range of merchandise inspired by Royal Ascot’s associations with heritage, tradition, world-class racing and high fashion, along with gifts and accessories for a variety of ages and sizes, providing a perfect memento from the world’s most famous racecourse.