Things You Need To Think About Before Going To Ascot.
Organising yourself before heading to Ascot Racecourse: Whether you choose to travel by road or rail, giving yourself plenty of time to get there is a must, Race days are busy days in Ascot so roads may be quite congested and trains very full bare this in mind before your journey. If you are planning to drive to Ascot then the M3,M4,M40 and M25 are all very near to make your journey easier. You shouldn’t have any problems with parking your vehicle as there is plenty of parking facilities in the area, however prices vary. If you choose to travel by train then there are regular trips that go directly to Ascot throughout the day, The station is very close to the racecourse between a 5-10 minute walk.
Choosing a minibus or coach hire company if you plan to take a big group of people is fairly easy to do. First find a good company that will cater for the size of your group, finding a company shouldn’t be too much of a problem, many of them are on the internet, and often they show the vehicles used and for how many people etc. Please check that the company are VOSA recommended this will ensure the safety of the vehicle and that the company is reputable. Also you will need to check with the company whether they provide the driver or whether they just rent out the vehicle alone, this is something you group will need to discuss.
Ascot is seen to be a very prestigious event, so what to wear on the day is very important. The organisers do not strictly say that the event is only formal dress code, however the reputation has become a smart event. Ladies generally wear smart dresses, suits or skirts ( many have taken to wearing hats) and the men mostly dress, in trouser suits for the event. It is also recommended that children also adhere to the smart dress code too. If your party would like to go in fancy dress then this is also allowed however the fancy dress must not cause offence in any way.
There are several alternatives to eat at Ascot. You have the option to bring your own lunch as there is a few picnic areas at the venue. As an alternative to bringing your own , there is a sit down restaurant which provide 1 – 3 courses. In addition to that restaurant there are tons different food vendors in the facility that provides a good variety of different foods.
From personal experience there tends to be long waits for withdrawing cash out of the money machines at the venue due to there being only 2 fixed cash machines available. Taking along money for the day is advisable and avoids any problems with waiting Please take care if you plan to bring excessive amounts of money.
Attending Ascot with Children: Ascot Racecourse caters for all ages; there is entertainment throughout the day for everyone’s enjoyment so children will have as much fun as adults here. The entertainment ranges from live music to face painters and there is also dedicated family days to ascot during the 2010 fixtures, that can be found on their website.
Once you are all prepared, attending Ascot Racecourse will be a great day out for all! Don’t forget your camera!
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