• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Home
  • About
    • First Time Here?
    • Archive
    • London Blogs
  • Blog
  • Travel
    • London Theater Tickets
    • Shopping
    • Tips
    • Tours
    • Transport
    • Maps
    • Parks
    • Resources
    • Restaurants
    • Top 10 London
  • Culture
    • Art
    • Buildings
    • Food
    • London Books
    • Movies
    • Museums
    • Music
    • Pubs
  • Londonism
    • Reviews
    • Fun London
    • Iconic London
    • Life in London
    • London Realities
    • Moving to London
    • Politics
  • The Tube
  • London History
    • Great London Buildings
    • Great Londoners
  • Contact
  • Guidebooks
    • 101 London Travel Tips – Guidebook
    • 101 Free Things to do in London

Londontopia

The Website for People Who Love London

You are here: Home / News Features / How to Thoroughly Enjoy Ladies Day at Royal Ascot

How to Thoroughly Enjoy Ladies Day at Royal Ascot

May 9, 2022 By Jonathan

Photo

Caption: Ladies Day at Ascot is the most attended day of the festival

Royal Ascot is a British sporting institution and it may just be the most important event in the horse racing calendar. Of all the days of the meeting, Ladies Day is by far the most attended – partly because of its emphasis on fashion but also because it’s the day of the elite Gold Cup race.

Although Ascot racecourse isn’t actually within Central London, it’s so easy to get to that it might as well be. If you’re struggling to think of a great summer day out to take part in this year, consider heading to Ladies Day at Royal Ascot.

How to Get There

From Central London, getting to Royal Ascot is a doddle!

Those travelling by public transport will need to make their way to Waterloo station. From there, South West Trains run a very regular service to the town of Ascot, which takes well under an hour. Once you arrive at Ascot station, the racecourse is around a five-minute walk away.

If you’re struggling to find your way to Waterloo then consult the London A to Z or Google Maps. People driving should leave themselves plenty of time, as the roads can be incredibly busy during the festival.

What to Wear

Arguably one of the biggest questions of the day should be what are you going to wear? Some people begin planning the following year’s outfit as soon as Ladies Day finishes, while others take a more casual approach.

One thing is for certain though, it’s not an occasion where you can just throw on any old thing. Try to give your outfit as much consideration as you would give a wedding.

Men should dress in smart clothing, suits are preferable and in the Royal Enclosure, you should wear a full suit with a top hat and waistcoat.

For ladies, dresses are de rigueur, but in recent years tailored jackets and jumpsuits have been increasingly commonplace. Hats, fascinators and any kind of ‘head decoration’ are encouraged.

Remember to keep dresses to a modest length (no higher than knee-length) and cover up your shoulders if you’ve managed to snag a spot in one of the more exclusive enclosures.

The Windsor enclosure doesn’t enforce any strict rules, but it’s better to keep things classy. If you’re struggling for inspiration, take a look at some of the outfits from years gone by – there are endless fashion influences to be found online.

Get into the Spirit of Things

Of course, without horse racing at Ascot there’d be no excuse to get dressed up anyway, therefore getting into the spirit of the sport is essential.

There are plenty of ways for those who aren’t too familiar with horse racing to involve themselves in the sport.

You could opt to place a bet on horses whose names have some significance to you, or you could try your hand at paddock judging. Some people have success betting on the favourite, but you might have just as much fun joining a sweepstake with your friends for each race.

Whichever option you choose, you’ll be able to find the best deals online, such as an Ascot free bet, which many companies are offering at the moment. Each offer differs from bookmaker to bookmaker, so you can choose the one that suits your needs the best.

Order of the Day

Remember to bring a digital copy of your ticket, your photo ID and any badges that you may need to gain access to enclosures, boxes or picnic tables.

Gates open from 10:30 am, which might seem early, but it’s nice to arrive well before the first race to familiarise yourself with the course and soak up the atmosphere.

The first race sets off at 2:30 pm, but you might want to take a look at the horses in the parade ring, place a bet, or get yourself something to eat and drink beforehand.

The racing continues until 6:10 pm, which is when you’ll want to start thinking about gathering your things to return home. The gates close on Ladies Day at 8:30pm prompt, so be sure you’re ready to leave!

 

Share this:

  • Print
  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Pinterest
  • Reddit
  • Pocket

Filed Under: News Features

About jonathan

Jonathan is a consummate Anglophile who launched Anglotopia.net in 2007 to channel his passion for Britain. Londontopia is its sister publication dedicated to everything London.

Primary Sidebar

Subscribe to Our Free London Updates

Free London News

Get the latest news on London history, culture, travel, exhibitions, and more right in your inbox!

Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription.

Get the Anglotopia/Londontopia App

Our Advertisers

If you are a mobile gamer, you may want to take a look at UK’s new mobile casinos and slots reviewed by NewCasinoUK.

Join the London Forum

  • Mudlarking
  • MY FAVOURITE PLACE IN LONDON
  • What's Your Favorite Place in London?
  • Paddington Station

London Guide

  • Ten Cheap Things You Can Do in London on a Budget
  • Ten London Exhibitions to Look Forward to in 2023
  • London’s Non-Free Museums: Your Guide to London’s Museums That Charge Admission
  • Trip Planning: Top 10 Exhibitions To Plan Your 2018 Trips to London Around
  • London Guide: Our Favorite Restaurants in London – London Restaurant Recommendations for Americans – What’s Your Favorite?

Connect With Us

  • Facebook
  • RSS Feed
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

Support Londontopia

Search our Extensive Archive

Top 10 London

  • Ten Unusual Exhibits to See in London
  • London Pubs: Ten Thameside Pubs for a Pint and a View
  • Top 10 London: Ten More Things to Do Along the River Thames
  • Top 10 London: Top Ten Shopping Centers in London
  • Museums of London: Ten Overlooked London Museums
  • Top 10 London: Top Ten Things to See and Do in Haggerston
  • Top 10 London: Top Ten Things to See and Do in Haringey
  • Top 10 London: Top Ten Things to See and Do in Redbridge
  • Top 10 London: Top Ten Things to See and Do in Hillingdon
  • Top 10 London: Top Ten Things to Do in Canonbury

Recent Posts

  • More than 200 looks to feature in V&A exhibition on Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel
  • Souls Grown Deep like the Rivers: Black Artists from the American South at The Royal Academy
  • National Portrait Gallery to reopen with exhibition on pioneering color photographer
  • London Eye gets spring clean to mark start of the season
  • Natural History Museum named most visited indoor UK attraction again
  • The Ugly Duchess: Beauty and Satire in the Renaissance at the National Gallery
  • Gatwick returns to profit as air travel bounces back
  • Sir Mark Rylance brings role as Dr Semmelweis to West End
  • Shire horses prepare Tower of London moat for next wildflower display
  • In Video: Watch pianist Lang Lang perform at St Pancras station

Best Posts on Londontopia

  • 101 London Travel Tips
  • Top 100 London Attractions
  • How to Find the Cheapest Airfares to London
  • 10 Things NOT to do in London
  • Best London Guidebooks
  • 101 Free Things to do in London
  • London Lingo – A London Word Dictionary
  • Top 7 Tips for Doing London on the Cheap
  • Top 11 Myths American Believe about London
  • Guide to Eating in London
  • Best Times of Year to Travel to London
  • London Packing Tips
  • Top 11 Movies Set in London
  • Top Attractions off the Tourist Track
  • Top 5 Most Amazing London Hotels
  • Top 10 Hostels in London
  • Best Views in London Restuarants
  • London Taxi Ettiquette
  • Top 12 London Views
  • Great Fire of London
  • A Guide to Five of London’s Bridges
  • 10 Random Facts and Figures about Trafalgar Square
  • Top 100 British Slang Words

London Places to Explore

Bloomsbury Buckingham Palace Canary Wharf City of London Covent Garden Cutty Sark Greenwich Hampstead Hampton Court Palace Heathrow Houses of Parliament Hyde Park Imperial War Museum Islington Kensington Kensington Palace Leicester Square London London Eye London Transport Museum Museum of London National Gallery Notting Hill Piccadilly Circus Putney Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Regent's Street Royal Academy Selfridges Somerset House Southbank Southwark St Pancras St Paul's Cathedral Tate Britain Tate Modern The City Tower Bridge Tower of London Trafalgar Square V&A Wandsworth West End Westminster Westminster Abbey

SIGN-UP FOR FREE LONDON WEEKLY UPDATES!

Please enter a valid email address
That address is already in use
The security code entered was incorrect
Thanks for signing up

Recent Videos

Walk Around London Virtually Right Now – Watched Walker is the YouTube Channel We All Need Right Now

Jason Hawkes Shares a Beautiful Video of London From Above That We All Need Right now

London Tube: You’ve Got to Watch This Amazing Mesmerizing Animation That Shows the Real Geography of the London Underground

Video: The Basics of Crossrail – London’s New Underground Line

London History: The Place Where Old London Double Decker Buses Went to Die

London Video: A Look at the Great Smog of London

10 Interesting Facts about the Hammersmith and City Line

Nearly half of Londoners have used Elizabeth line so far – survey

Tube and London bus fares to rise by nearly 6% from March

What is Crossrail 2 and What is Its Current Status?

London Alert: Strike by London Underground workers to go ahead after last-minute talks fail

London Mayor hails Elizabeth line as direct routes and Sunday services begin

Footer

About Londontopia

Londontopia is simply the website for people who love London. It was founded by Jonathan & Jackie Thomas from Anglotopia.net as a place to post articles solely focused on London and its environs. Keep up with all the latest London news at Londontopia! This site is geared towards people who love to visit London and our primary audience is North American but everyone is welcome!

When We’re in London Next

We don’t currently have any travel plans to London but hope to visit at some point in 2021.

  • SEO Backlinks
  • Travel Blog

SIGN-UP FOR FREE LONDON WEEKLY UPDATES!

Please enter a valid email address
That address is already in use
The security code entered was incorrect
Thanks for signing up

Copyright © 2023 Anglotopia, LLC · Website Developed by Anglotopia, LLC · Log in