Royal Ascot - Ladies Day

Unrivalled horse racing action combined with high fashion, tradition and pagentry.

The four days of the Royal Ascot meeting provide one of the most unique and colourful occasions on the sporting calendar. Queen Anne founded Ascot races in 1711 and members of the Royal family still lead the procession each day. The Gold Cup meeting, or "Ladies Day" as it is famously known, is a great day when focus switches from racing to fashion. In particular ladies - their outfits and their hats - which can range from catwalk chic to interesting and obscure! A superb sporting and social occasion that combines tradition and pageantry with unrivalled horseracing action in a magnificent setting. Many people choose to bring a picnic which can be enjoyed in the coach park before entering the race course.

This excursion includes "Executive" coach travel to Ascot with on-board toilet and air-conditioning . Admission to the Windsor Enclosure is included, which provides a great relaxed and informal environment with a good range of facilities. Free seating is available - or stand by the rails and cheer on your horse as they sweep around the final bend. A giant screen brings you all the racing action. In addition there are numerous food outlets, several bars and the World's largest mobile pub! The day is yours to take in the delights of Royal Ascot - whether that might be trying your luck with the bookies, checking out the fine fashion, or simply relaxing with a bottle of bubbly. This is your chance to experience a unique day!

Thu. 20th June 2024

Depart Chickerell 06:30 - Portland 07:00 - Weymouth 07:30 - Dorchester 08:00
Stop at Rownhams Services for comfort break - 45 mins.
Arrive Royal Ascot by 11:30 approx. There will be time to picnic beside the coach - bring a hamper and chairs if you wish.
Enter the Windsor Enclosure by 13:30 to see the Royal procession. Racing starts 14:30 - Last race ends 17:45.
Coach will leave Ascot at 18:30 promptly.
Short 15 mins toilet stop on way home.
Return to Dorchester by 21:40 - Weymouth 22:00 - Portland 22:20 - Chickerell 22:45

Includes Coach fare & Admission to the Windsor Enclosure

PRICE : £89 per person

Deposit £25 per person holds a seat. Balance due by 23rd May

Polite notice: No alcohol to be consumed on the coach - you may bring alcoholic drinks with your picnic, which must be carried in the coach lockers not in the passenger salon. There are bars available in the racecourse - be aware that anyone who returns to the coach appearing unfit to travel or likely to upset other passengers through excess alcohol consumption will not be carried and responsible for their own alternative travel arrangements.

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Name	Address	Distance
Bere Regis Drax	Bere Regis, Drax Arms, West Street
Britannia Inn	Britannia Inn, Fortuneswell, Portland
Charlestown	The Alexandra Inn, Chickerell Road, Charlestown
Chickerell	Bluebird Garage, Chickerell Road
Dorchester South Station	Dorchester South Station bus stop
Dorchester TOT	Top O'Town Car Park (by cafe), Dorchester
Easton	Easton Square, Portland
Foords Corner	Foords Corner bus stop, Wyke Regis
Jestys Avenue	Bus stop end of Jestys Avenue on Littlemoor Road
Littlemead	Broadwey, Littlemead bus stop (Swan Inn)
Lodmoor Hill	Lodmoor Hill Bus Stop (near Post Office)
Lyndale bus stop	Wyke Regis, Lyndale Bus Stop
Nottington	Broadwey, Nottington Corner bus stop
Poundbury QMSE	Poundbury Queen Mother Square bus stop (Coach heading into Dorchester)
Radipole	Spa Hotel bus stop, Radipole
Redlands	Redlands, Opposite Garage
Sgt Bunn	St Bunn Bakery, Lanehouse Rocks Road
St Edmunds Church	St Edmunds Church, Lanehouse Rocks Road
St Johns Church	Weymouth, St Johns Church, outside Dentist
St Nicholas Church	St Nicholas Church, Buxton Road, Weymouth
Victoria Square	Victoria Square bus stop, Portland
Westwey Road	Westwey Rd, Magistrates Court, Weymouth
Weymouth Bluebird	Weymouth, Outside Bluebird Office, K1 bus stop
Wyke Smuggler	Smugglers Inn, Wyke Regis