Royal Windsor Racecourse
Racing Fixtures May 2012
To see a list of all race days for 2012 please click here
Monday 14th May World of Food Festival
Celebrate the world of food alongside the popular evening of racing!
A celebration of food from across the globe, join them and sample delights from a host of different countries on our gorgeous Paddock Lawn.
Monday Night is Race Night! Come and experience the great Monday Night atmosphere with Pimms on the lawn and great racing action it's the perfect way to relax after a hard days work!
The gates, bars and restaurants will be open two hours before the start of the first race so why not come along early and enjoy the great atmosphere whilst selecting your winners from the racecard!
Monday 21st May Curry Festival
Join Windsor for a great evening of racing along the hugely popular Curry Festival
Following our hugely successful event in 2011, the Curry Festival is back! Spice up your evening with the return of the "hot" addition to the racing calendar as local curry houses and suppliers offer their favourite curries for you to sample.
Come and experience the great Monday Night atmosphere with Pimms on the lawn and great racing action it's the perfect way to relax after a hard days work! The gates, bars and restaurants will be open two hours before the start of the first race so why not come along early and enjoy the great atmosphere whilst selecting your winners from the racecard!
Monday 28th May Real Ale & Hog Roast Festival
Join Windsor for a great evening of racing!
Tuck into a feast of hog roasts whilst enjoying a fantastic range of real ales - then it's time to cast your vote for your favourite tipple and help celebrate with the winning brewery.
Come and experience the great Monday Night atmosphere with Pimms on the lawn and great racing action it's the perfect way to relax after a hard days work!
The Royal Windsor Racecourse look forward to seeing you then!
Open Air Concerts
Experience the great party atmosphere with great racing action and Pimms on the lawn. Enjoy great summer nights of racing followed by live music at the Royal Windsor Racecourse
This Year's Entertainment:
25th June Live band "The Wickermen" on stage after racing as Windsor "Enjoy the World" - expect hits from around the globe as we party through the time zones!
30th June Top Acapella group "The Magnets"
2nd July Dance the night away to an electrifying mix of sounds from the "Floridita All Stars"
9th July Classical Night best-selling string quartet in the history of the music industry - instrumental girl group "Bond"
16th July Ronnie Scott's Night
23rd July Irish Night with the Saw Doctors
To find out more please click here
Royal Windsor Racecourse
Set within 165 acres on a fabulous island setting on the banks of the River Thames, within sight of Windsor Castle, Royal Windsor Racecourse offers a warm welcome from the minute you arrive, a wonderful atmosphere and superb hospitality!
Heritage & Happenings
Experience the unique blend of royal heritage and intimate atmosphere that is Royal Windsor Racecourse. Over the years, Windsor Racecourse has played host to many exciting and successful events - their famous summertime Monday night racing is just one of them!
Although the local area has links to horse racing dating back to the era of Henry VIII, the first race meeting at Royal Windsor was not held until 1866. Of course, Royal patronage is no surprise, horse racing is, after all, 'the sport of Kings' (and Queen's) and Windsor Racecourse is very privileged to have such a high profile and enthusiastic next-door-neighbour!
The People's Racecourse
Royal Windsor Racecourse is the people's racecourse too. In 1926, when bookmakers refused bets in response to Winston Churchill's imposition of a betting tax, the new levy was quickly abolished... Some 23 years later, neither Windsor nor Winston held a grudge, judging by the rapturous reception in 1949 when Churchill came to watch his indomitable grey, Colonist II, gallop to victory in the Lime Tree Stakes.
Countless well-known faces have visited Royal Windsor Racecourse over the years, for both business and pleasure. Each season sees many celebrities attending glamorous fund raising events. These sumptuous charity dinners are held in the Riverbank Pavilion and guests are renowned for their generosity when bidding in the after dinner auctions.
Monday Evening Racing!
And now Windsor Racecourse's fashionable summertime Monday night race meetings are becoming star-studded occasions too. Attended by many sporting, pop and television celebrities, Pimms and champagne are the order of the day and the Paddock Lawn with its romantic river frontage and stunning castle view becomes a massive garden party.
The Enclosures
Windsor Racecourse has three fantastic enclosures to watch the racing from - The Club Enclosure, The Grandstand Enclosure and the Silver Ring Enclosure. All these areas have Tote betting facilities, bookmakers, bars, catering facilities and allow access to the Centre of the Course where you can be right at the heart of the action.
Club Enclosure
The Club Enclosure has the prime position next to the winning post and has a dedicated big screen for all the racing action. With a ticket for this area you can access the Club, Grandstand and Silver Ring Enclosures, Centre of the Course and Paddock Lawn. The Parade Ring, Pre-Parade Ring and Winners Enclosure are close by and there is also a great choice of bars and 3 wonderful restaurants.
Castle Restaurant - Located on the first floor of the grandstand building, this superb panoramic restaurant overlooks the racetrack combining comfortable surroundings with sumptuous food and wine. Serving an excellent table d'hôte menu, you won't miss a moment of the action with our discreet table service, Tote betting facility and TV screens.
Club Restaurant - Situated within the original Victorian Grandstand this restaurant offers an atmosphere of tranquillity amidst the bustle of racing. Just a short walk from both the finishing post and main entrance, the Club restaurant offers a stylish a la carte menu complemented by an excellent wine list and quick and efficient service.
Blues & Royals - This unique al fresco seafood and Champagne restaurant is set within the club enclosure just metres away from the finishing post, providing a stunning location for dining in style. Due to the popularity of this restaurant early booking is advised.
The Club Bar - Located next to the entrance of the Club restaurant, this bar is a great place for a drink before dining.
Stirrups - Found inside the conservatory of the Club Enclosure, Stirrups has a full bar facility and servers a declicious selection of hot rolls.
Jamstick Bar - Situated within the original Victorian Grandstand, the Jamstick bar is the original lounge bar and operates a full bar service.
Winning Post Bar/Deli Bar - Can be found outside in the Club enclosure, the Deli Bar offers a range of hot and cold food and also a bar facility.
Grandstand Enclosure
The Grandstand Enclosure has a great view of the track and is located within 75 yards of the winning post. With a ticket for this area you can access the Grandstand and Silver Ring Enclosures, Centre of the Course and Paddock Lawn. The Parade Ring, Pre-Parade Ring and Winners Enclosure are just a short walk away and there is a wide selection of bars to choose from.
Long Bar - Located inside the Royal Windsor Grandstand building the Long Bar has a full bar facility and a fast food outlet.
Cellar Bar - Course facing, the Cellar Bar is situated under the Grandstand steppings, offering a full bar facility.
Blinkers Bar - At the heart of the racecourse, Blinkers Bar is a bustling bottle and spirits bar.
Paddock Lawn and Outer Grandstand Area - Both have a wide range of food and drink outlets offering a variety of options.
Terrace Bar - Located in the paddock stand, this unique bar facility has its own terrace overlooking the Parade Ring.
Silver Ring Enclosure
This enclosure is approximately 150 yards from the winning post and is the only area on the course where you may bring your own picnic. Customers entering the picnic area are permitted to bring soft drinks and alcohol as part of their picnic but please note that alcohol is limited to 1 bottle of wine or 4 cans / bottles of beer per person. Windsor Racecourse reserves the right to limit the amount of alcohol brought into this area. Barbeques are not allowed due to safety regulations. Although this enclosure is the furthest from the winning post there are still good views of the track and the best positions are soon taken so get there early to make sure you don’t miss any of the action! The Silver Food Court is located here which offers a great coffee bar, a wide selection of both hot and cold foods and a full bar facility. With a ticket for the Silver Ring Enclosure you can access the picnic area and Centre of the Course only.
Useful Phrase Book!
Don't know your Accumulators from your each-way bets, or a gelding from a mare? Worry not - have a look at Windsor Racecourse's "Useful Phrase Book" and you will be a racing expert in minutes!
Please click here to view Phrase Book.
Dress Code
Club Enclosure and Restaurants
Please note that there is a dress code in the Club Enclosure and Castle and Club Restaurants. Smart jeans (no rips, tears or fraying) are acceptable but shorts, t-shirts, sports attire and trainers are not permitted and we do ask that men wear a collared shirt. This dress code will be enforced by the Racecourse and access denied to those who do not meet the required standard.
Grandstand and Silver Ring Enclosures
There is no dress code for these enclosures.
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