Enjoy close-up views of the Royal Procession as it journeys past the stylish lawns of the Windsor Enclosure. This is the enclosure the horses past first on their way down the home straight when racing begins.
It is here that the roar of the crowd starts in earnest, creating an unforgettable atmosphere.
The atmosphere in the Windsor Enclosure is always vibrant with guests enjoying betting facilities, artisan food stalls, Champagne and Pimm’s bars, and picnics on the lawn.
From Thursday onwards, live music plays into the early evening and the whole day is often action-packed.
Picnics and furniture are also available in the Windsor Enclosure.
A charge will be made for children aged 10-17 years who wish to attend Royal Ascot in the Windsor Enclosure. This is £10 per child and all proceeds from children's tickets will go to Ascot's Annual Charitable Giving. These tickets cannot be purchased in advance, they are to be obtained from the relevant Ticket Office on the day, when the adult will need to accompany the child or children and show their own ticket as proof of attendance. Identification maybe requested to verify the child's age.
The Windsor Enclosure will offer extensive food and drink options, with a mixture of street food, seated dining and picnics.
Picnics may be brought to The Windsor Enclosure and must be in a picnic hamper or cool bag/box. Picnics must be brought in at the time of entry to the enclosure and not on re-entry. If you are coming with a large group and your picnic and Sparkling Wine or Champagne is divided among your hampers.
Private picnic benches are available. Find out more here.
Click here to find out more about the food and drink options in the Windsor Enclosure.
Situated inside a 40-metre tent allowing plenty of space to get your groove on. Listen to live music in the Takeover Target tent after a day of racing whilst enjoying a glass or two of Champagne, Pimm’s, spirits or even wines, beers, ciders and soft drinks. Plenty of picnic bench seating available.
Other bars such as the Scenic Blast and Danedream Champagne Bar host areas to socialise with various music throughout the day.
The Windsor Enclosure takes you to within metres of the world's finest horses as they sprint down the straight mile. As they race past you, enjoy the sound of the thunder of the hooves marrying with the roar of the crowd.
Ticket holders are also treated to the first sight of the Royal Procession as it makes its way down the track and in to the Parade Ring before racing.
There is a tantalising array of bars and food offers to tempt Windsor Enclosure racegoers during Royal Ascot. Choose from the Artisan Deli or something more traditional in our Silver Street food market.
After racing the live music begins. Our house band will provide the perfect ending for thousands of racegoers looking to celebrate a fantastic day at Royal Ascot.
Please note that live music is from Thursday to Saturday only.
Ladies are kindly reminded that formal daywear is a requirement in the Royal Enclosure, defined as follows:
• Dresses and skirts should be of modest length defined as falling just above the knee or longer.
• Dresses and tops should have straps of one inch or greater.
• Jackets and pashminas may be worn but dresses and tops underneath should still comply with the Royal Enclosure dress code.
• Trouser suits are welcome. They should be of full length to the ankle and of matching material and colour.
• Jumpsuits are welcome. They should be of full-length to the ankle, with regulations matching that for dresses.
• Hats should be worn; however a headpiece which has a solid base of 4 inches (10cm) or more in diameter is acceptable as an alternative to a hat.
Ladies are kindly asked to note the following:
• Strapless, off the shoulder, halter neck and spaghetti straps are not permitted.
• Midriffs must be covered.
• Fascinators are not permitted; neither are headpieces which do not have a solid base covering a sufficient area of the head (4 inches/10cm).
Gentlemen are kindly reminded that it is a requirement to wear either black or grey morning dress which must include:
• A waistcoat and tie (no cravats)
• A black or grey top hat
• Black shoes worn with socks
A gentleman may remove his top hat within a restaurant, a private box, a private club or that facility’s terrace, balcony or garden. Hats may also be removed within any enclosed external
seating area within the Royal Enclosure Garden.
The customisation of top hats (with, for example, coloured ribbons or bands) is not permitted in the Royal Enclosure.
Top hats by Oliver Brown are available at 75 Lower Sloane Street, oliverbrown.org.uk.
(Admitted on Friday and Saturday only)
Girls (aged 10-17) should dress in accordance with the Ladies’ dress code. However, they may wear a headpiece or fascinator as an alternative to a hat, without any size restriction.
Boys (aged 10-17) should either dress in accordance with the gentlemen’s dress code; or alternatively may wear a dark-coloured lounge suit with a shirt.
Please note Children are only admitted to the Royal Enclosure on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Overseas visitors are welcome to wear the formal National Dress of their country or Service Dress.
Serving military personnel are welcome to wear Service Dress or equivalent.
Ladies within the Queen Anne Enclosure are encouraged to dress in a manner as befits a formal occasion and ladies are kindly asked to take note of the following:
• A hat, headpiece or fascinator should be worn at all times.
• Strapless dresses and tops are not permitted. Please note our definition of strapless includes off the shoulder, bardot style and one shoulder dresses.
• Trouser suits and jumpsuits must be full length and worn with a top that adheres to the guidelines above.
• Midriffs must be covered.
• Shorts are not permitted.
Gentlemen are required to wear a suit with jacket and trousers of the same colour and pattern with a shirt and tie.
Gentlemen are kindly asked to wear a tie at all times and to note that bow ties and cravats are not allowed.
Socks must be worn.
Ladies within the Village Enclosure are encouraged to dress in a manner as befits a formal outdoor occasion and ladies are kindly asked to take note of the following:
• A hat, headpiece or fascinator should be worn at all times.
• Strapless dresses and tops are not permitted. Please note our definition of strapless includes off the shoulder, bardot style and one shoulder dresses.
• Trouser suits and jumpsuits must be full length.
• Midriffs must be covered.
• Shorts are not permitted.
Please note, the Village Enclosure is largely an outdoor area and ladies should consider their hat size and choice of shoe accordingly. Smaller hats or fascinators and wedges are recommended in place of larger hats or stilettos.
Gentlemen are required to wear a jacket, full length trousers, collared shirt and tie.
Jeans, trainers and shorts are not permitted.
Bow ties and cravats are not permitted.
Girls (aged 17 and under) should be dressed for a formal occasion. Smart summer dresses are suggested. Hats, headpieces or a fascinator may be worn but are not compulsory.
Boys (aged 13-16) should wear a suit or jacket with a shirt and a tie. Younger boys (aged 12 or under) should be dressed smartly but are not required to wear a jacket or tie.
Ascot Racecourse recognises that there may be instances where a degree of discretion is required in determining compliance with our dress code within the Queen Anne Enclosure or Village Enclosure. In such instances, reasonable judgement will be exercised.
Guests within Queen Anne Enclosureand Village Enclosure are welcome to follow the Royal Enclosure dress code..
Whilst we encourage racegoers to wear smart clothes, no formal dress code applies in the Windsor Enclosure except that replica sports shirts are not permitted.
Whilst we encourage racegoers to wear smart clothes, no formal dress code applies in the Windsor Enclosure except that replica sports shirts are not permitted.
