More information about Royal Ascot
Why go to Royal Ascot?
Whether your business is celebrating a key milestone or you are looking to build lasting relationships with important clients, Royal Ascot is a historic and much-loved day out. Starting the day with a helicopter to Ascot ensures you arrive in effortless style, adding to the VIP experience. Synonymous with sartorial excellence, exclusivity, and riveting racing, the Ascot races never disappoint.
The Ascot Racecourse
First recognized by Queen Anne as a great place for “horses to gallop at full stretch”, the first race at Ascot took place on 11 August 1711. With a history spanning over 300 years, Ascot Racecourse has become a historic British landmark, drawing the best thoroughbreds from around the world, as well as plenty of well-heeled spectators. Steeped in prestige, each day of the five-day event begins with a 2 pm Royal Procession before the races get underway.
Travel to Royal Ascot
Avoid race day’s notoriously congested roads and crammed trains by travelling in style to this iconic event. With an Ascot helicopter charter, flying from Ascot to London takes just 15 minutes, while Liverpool can be reached in just over an hour by air, ensuring a quick route home when the fun is over.