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Royal Ascot runs this year from Tuesday, 20^{th<\/sup> to Saturday, 24^{th<\/sup> of June. Gates open at 10:30am each day with races running from 2:30pm to 6:10pm.<\/p>\n}}
Each day has its own pros and cons but the highlight of the week is always The Gold Cup which takes place on the third day (Thursday the 22^{nd<\/sup> this year). This race is a Group One flat horse race open to horses aged four years or older. They run over two miles and 3 furlongs with a total prize of \u00a3625,000 to be split between the winners.<\/p>\n}
The Saturday is also a popular choice, as it features the newly renamed Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes \u2013 a Group One contest for sprinters over six furlongs which is one of the six races in the Global Sprint Challenge.<\/p>\n
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How to get to Royal Ascot 2023<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Royal Ascot can be found in Ascot, Berkshire, and is accessible via car, train and, yes, helicopter. If you\u2019re driving, the site has around 8,000 parking spaces so all you have to do is take the M4, M40 or M3 and follow the signs to Ascot. If you\u2019re taking the train, South Western Railway runs frequent trips to Ascot from Reading, Guildford and London Waterloo, then it\u2019s just a seven-minute walk from the station.<\/p>\n
What are the different enclosures at Royal Ascot 2023?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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There are four different enclosures to choose from at Royal Ascot, each with its own price and dress code plus a range of food and drink options. Here\u2019s everything you need to know:<\/p>\n
Windsor Enclosure<\/strong><\/h3>\n
The Windsor Enclosure is open for all five days of Royal Ascot and has the most laid-back atmosphere by far. It sits on the home straight right in the middle of the racing action and gives you prime views of the Royal Procession. It also features live music throughout the day and plenty of space to sit on the benches or lawns. Visitors to the Windsor Enclosure are encouraged to take picnics and relax as they watch the seven races.<\/p>\n
Village Enclosure<\/strong><\/h3>\n
The Village Enclosure opens from Thursday to Saturday and is known for its festival vibe. The enclosure has live music until 9pm across three stages, plus street food stalls and pop-up bars. Your view will be from the centre of the track with the impressive Ascot Grandstand in the background.<\/p>\n
Queen Anne Enclosure<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Open all week, the Queen Anne Enclosure is the most up-scale area for members of the public, which sits on the trackside lawns and Grandstand viewing steps. This ticket gets you great views of the Parade Ring plus a chance to take part in the traditional singing around the Bandstand, which takes place at 6.40pm each day after racing finishes.<\/p>\n
Royal Enclosure<\/strong><\/h3>\n
The Royal Enclosure was first created in 1807 when King George III and his royal household had an area specially reserved to watch the Gold Cup. The Enclosure remains an invitation-only event and gives you exclusive access to level four of the Grandstand as well as views of the Parade Ring and Winning Post.<\/p>\n
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