Highclere Castle (Autumn Guided Tours)
22nd / 23rd September, 13th October & 4th November
The Earl and Countess of Carnarvon are opening their beautiful home for a limited number of dates in the Autumn of 2018 to include two dates late September and one in October and November. This is a wonderful opportunity to experience a special Guided Tour of Highclere Castle, known to millions as the set of the much loved TV series, 'Downton Abbey'. Click here for more info. Fortunately, there are no planned engineering works at Newbury railway station during these times.
Newbury Races
21st / 22nd September - Dubai Duty Free International Weekend
The two-day Dubai Duty Free International Weekend, which climaxes on Saturday with the Group 2 Dubai Duty Free Mill Reef Stakes, begins with an afternoon of high-quality Flat racing featuring the Listed Dubai Duty Free Cup and the Haynes, Hanson & Clark Conditions Stakes.
26th October - Mencap Charity Raceday
The concluding Flat meeting of the 2018 season kicks off with an afternoon of typically competitive Flat racing. Enjoy a seven race card of engrossing equine action in a relaxed atmosphere.
27th October - Worthington's Armed Forces Raceday
The final meeting of the Newbury 2018 Flat Season is always a great occasion, featuring a high-quality card centred around the Group 3 Worthington’s Indigo Leisure Stakes, won in 2016 by the locally trained Duretto at 20/1.
8th November - November Afternoon Racing
The 2018/19 Jump season kicks off at Newbury with an excellent seven race card of Jump racing. Winners on the card last year included Claimantakinforgan and Cap Soleil, both of whom went on to run well in the subsequent season.