Tuesday 17th June – Saturday 21st June 2025
Ascot Race Course, Berkshire
The Village
The Village, situated on the Heath, is a delightful take on English eccentricity and provides something a little different for your distinguished guests. Standing alongside the track with a stunning view looking towards the distinctive Grandstand, attendants will be sure to savour the world class racing on offer.
Featuring colourful interiors and inventive dining, The Village is a place where visitors should expect the unexpected although you can arrive safe in the knowledge you and your guests will enjoy a memorable day.
Bookings can be made for a minimum of two guests, with private tables available for parties of ten or more.
Your VIP Hospitality arrangements include…
- Village Enclosure access
- Reserved table for the day (private tables of 10 or more, smaller parties will be placed on a shared table)
- No1 Pimms reception
- Four course lunch, starter with main course served at the table, followed by buffet style dessert and cheeses
- Complimentary bar (excluding Champagne)
- Themed afternoon tea served buffet styl
- One car park pass per two guests
- Racecard
- Racing Paper
Your Provisional Itinerary for the Day…
| 10:30am | Gates Open |
| 11:00am | Bar opens |
| 12:00pm | Lunch to be served |
| 2:00pm | Royal procession |
| 2:30pm | First race |
| from 3:30pm | Afternoon tea |
| 5:30pm | Last race |
| 6:00pm | Bar closes |
| 6:00pm – 7:00pm | Traditional singing around the bandstand |
Cost Per Person…
Tuesday 17th June – £549pp
Wednesday 18th June – £549pp
Thursday 19th June – £749pp
Friday 20th June – £699pp
Saturday 21st June – £499pp
Pricing per person + VAT. Please note that all facilities are subject to availability at the time of booking.
The Village Sample Menu
Starter
Oak smoked salmon and handpicked crab Battenberg caviar cream and fennel jam
Main course
Rump of lamb artichoke and truffle ravioli, wild mint and pea purée, heritage carrots
Pudding
Limoncello and pistachio brûlée, almond pastry pistachio cream and orange and star anise jelly
Freshly brewed Fairtrade medium ground coffee and tea infusions
Smoked salt petit fours
Dress Code and Hat Etiquette
For ladies heading to the Royal Enclosure, the rules dictate that straps must be thicker than one inch, trouser suits should be full-length, and dresses and skirts should fall just above the knee or lower. When it comes to headwear, the guidelines are that hats and not fascinators should be worn, and the base must measure at least four inches.
In the grandstand area, a hat is also obligatory, with fascinators being acceptable, again strapless or sheer tops and dresses are unacceptable.
For gentlemen attending within the Royal Enclosure black or grey morning dress with a waistcoat, tie, a top hat and black shoes must be worn.
- Ladies’ hats are always worn with the decoration to the right – and it’s rude to show the inside lining of your hat
- Hats with large brims should never be worn after sundown
- Gents are expected to tip their hat when greeting and should remove their hats when indoors or speaking to a lady. Ladies can keep their hats on indoors
- Never knowingly obscure anyone’s view with your hat
- Fascinators should always have a base diameter of at least 10cm
- Never point out hat etiquette mistakes of others!
