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There's more to Ascot than horseracing and hats. This relaxed and leafy Berkshire town is rare example of a peaceful setting within easy reach of London. Ascot is an idyllic town that charms.

From health spas and nature trails to live music and fine dining, there are endless attractions to discover. Wentworth, one of the world's great golf courses is just a short drive away, while the historic town of Windsor is Ascot's impressive regal neighbour.

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History

Lying just six miles from Windsor Castle, Ascot was originally called East Cote, meaning 'Eastern Cottage'.

Racing green

Like neighbouring Virginia Water and Sunningdale, Ascot is noted for its magnificent displays of trees and flowering shrubs and is home to Royal Ascot, arguably the most famous racecourse in the UK. In 1845 a railway was opened in Ascot to serve the racecourse. Most commercial development in the town has grown up around the racecourse. . Of course, Ascot is most famous for its racing. The world tunes in every year to witness the decadence of Royal Week when the town comes alive in a flurry of ostrich feathers and top hats. Royal Ascot racing began at Ascot in 1711, after Queen Ann ordered the races to be transferred here from Datchet Meads. When George II came to the throne in 1760 Ascot became the most important racecourse in England after Epsom.

Places of interest

  • Virginia Water lake
  • Windsor Great Park
  • The Look Out centre
  • Legoland
  • Chobham Common
  • Ascot Heath
  • Ascot race course
  • Windsor Castle

 

 Getting to Ascot

Roads:
M25 (J13) 5 miles
M3 (J3) 5 miles
M4 5 miles
A30 1 mile

Rail:
Frequent trains between Waterloo and Reading.

Airport:
Heathrow: 20 miles (approximate distance)
Ascot Local authorities

Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
Town Hall
St Ives Road
Maidenhead
Berkshire
SL6 1RF
01628 798888

Where to go out in Ascot

Bars and Restaurants

  • Bluebells
  • Belvedere Arms
  • Ming
  • Stag
  • Ciao 90
  • Ascot Orienta
  • Jagz
  • The Tigers Pad
  • The Thatched Tavern
  • The Cottage Inn
Taxi/chauffeur services in Ascot

Virginia Water Car Services Limited
01344 842500

Jubiliee cars
Beech Hill Road
Ascot
01344 622445

 Omega Executive Car Hire
Hatchet Lane
Winkfield
01344 882222

Schools in Ascot

Schooling is excellent with a wide variety of exceptional schools such as Papplewick, Bishopsgate school, St Georges, St Johns Beaumont and the 2 international schools, TASIS and ACS.

Primary schools

Cheapside (C of E)
Dorian Drive
Cheapside
Ascot

SL5 9QJ
01344 621112
www.rbwm.gov.uk		 Ascot Heath CE
Rhododendron Walk
New Road
Ascot
SL5 8PN
01344 883353
www.ascotheathjnr.ik.org		 Cranbourne
Lovel Road, Winkfield
Berkshire SL5 2EU
01344 882350
Holy Trinity CE Aided Primary
Church Road
Sunningdale
SL5 0NJ
01344 620716
www.rbwm.gov.uk		 St Francis RE
Coronation Road
Ascot, Berkshire
SL5 9HG
01344 622840
www.stfrancis.rbwm.org		 St Michaels CE
School Road
Sunninghill, Berkshire
SL5 7AD
01344 622962
www.rbwm.gov.uk

Secondary schools

Charters School
Charters Road
Sunningdale
Ascot
SL5 9QY
01344 624826
www.chartersschool.org.uk		 Licensed Victuallers
London Road
Ascot
Berkshire
SL5 8DR
01344 882770
www.lvs.ascot.sch.uk		 Ranelagh School
Ranelagh Drive, Bracknell
Berkshire RG12 9DA
01344 421233
www.ranelagh.bracknell-forest.sch.uk
Hurst Lodge (Primary and Secondary)
Bagshot Road
Ascot
Berkshire
SL5 9JU
01344 622154
www.hurstlodge.co.uk		    
United Kingdom