ROYAL ASCOT FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

General

What time do gates open at Royal Ascot?

What time does racing start at Royal Ascot?

What time does racing finish at Royal Ascot?

Will I have access to Parade Ring/Paddock viewing?

Where can I watch the racing?

What is the refund policy?

Can I book tickets?

Can I buy Royal Ascot tickets on the day?

Where are the cloakrooms located and what are the opening times?

Will there be singing around the Bandstand?

Will there be any post-racing entertainment?

Which entrance should Boxholders use?

Which areas will Boxholders have access to?

I'm a Boxholder, can I use my box for viewing only at Royal Ascot?

Dress Code

What is the dress code?

What is a fascinator?

We are attending as part of a stag/hen party, can we wear sashes, badges, tiaras, hats etc?

What is considered to be a sheer strap or sleeve?

Can I wear a dress or top with an open back?

Can I wear culottes?

How long is my skirt or dress required to be?

Do socks need to be worn?

Do I need to wear a tie?

What should I wear in the Windsor Enclosure?

Parking

Can I charge my electric car?

What size vehicle is considered a minibus and a coach?

Can I trade my Car Park 3 labels for a Coach Park label?

Can coaches drop in the high street?

Which vehicles can drop in car park 3?

Which vehicles can park in car park 3?

Food & Drink

Can I bring a picnic into the racecourse/my enclosure?

Can I bring a picnic into the car or coach park at Royal Ascot?

Can I bring alcohol or drink(s) into the racecourse?

Can I book a restaurant in advance?

If I am attending a Fine Dining Restaurant, how do I pay for on-the-day extras?