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May Racing Weekend

A day at Ascot Racecourse with trackside balcony dining.

Fri 7 May - Sat 8 May 2027 (provisional)

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What clients value at Ascot is the racing, the dining, and the views.

Ascot Weather
Ascot Racecourse
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May Friday

A seven-race Flat card opening the weekend before Saturday’s Victoria Cup.

Choose your hospitality

Pick your hospitality at Ascot for the May Racing Weekend: a private box, a table in the Panoramic Restaurant or On 5 Restaurant.

What’s included

Included as standard

  • Multi-course luncheon

    Three or four courses depending on your booking.

Ascot Weather

Ascot Racecourse

13°

Rain showers

H: 17°L: 8°

Our best tips

Weather

May Racing Weekend falls at the start of the summer season, when temperatures sit in the low-to-mid teens. Our hospitality suites provide complimentary beverages all day, so no queuing or paying for bottled water. Pack a light layer.

Don't forget

Gents, don't forget your tie!

Dress code

In the King Edward VII Enclosure, a formal dress code is required during Flat Race Season. Ladies should dress for a smart occasion and gentlemen are required to wear a jacket with a collared shirt and tie.

Getting you on track

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Completely hands-off from start to finish

Tell us what you're after and we'll plan the rest. All you have to do is show up.

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Late checkout
Tasting menu
Restaurant reservation
Birthday surprise
Flight upgrades
Trip extension
Champagne on arrival
Spa treatment
Private chef
Anniversary cake
Helicopter transfer
Private tour

Add personal touches to your trip

Make a request and our team will do everything they can to make it happen

On-site team

Your host meets you on arrival and stays close all day. One person, one number, start to finish.

Seamless booking process

Pick the experience, pick the tier, pick the day. Your account manager handles the rest.

What our guests say

Don't just take our word for it

An excellent day at Ascot races

The whole day was excellent. A very friendly welcome, great food and wine with excellent service throughout from all front of house staff. We were a party of 4 who had a thoroughly enjoyable day which could only have been improved by us picking the right horses to back!!

Ruth M19 May 2026

Excellent day from start to finish

Excellent day from start to finish. We had a brilliant time and it was well organised with amazing food.

Sally21 May 2024

Amazing day

Excellent staff on hand to make the day go really well. I had an amazing day

Anthony M19 May 2024

it was very good

it was very good . We were lucky we’re the table was located but it could have been a disaster if we had had one of the other tables .

david LB20 May 2024

A great day of racing entertainment…

A great day of racing entertainment combined with excellent food and drink with superb service from the Ascot restaurant team. A memorable day!

Colin C16 Jun 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

Most racing hospitality enclosures have a smart dress code. Gentlemen are typically required to wear a jacket and tie, and ladies are encouraged to dress for a smart occasion. Specific requirements vary by enclosure, and your events manager will confirm the details for your booking.

Hospitality options for May Racing Weekend generally include a champagne reception, multi-course meal, afternoon tea, complimentary bar, and prime viewing of the races. Exact inclusions depend on your booking and enclosure.

The number of races on the card varies by meeting, but a typical day at the races features six to eight races spread across the afternoon.

Ascot Racecourse. Your booking confirmation includes the exact entrance, gate, and meeting point.

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