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ROYAL ASCOT 2024

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Travel with us to the most glamorous race day in the world!

Where  we sprinkle a lil’ ‘sauce’ on the Royal Ascot experience!

We've moved location! Please read on before you book...

After 6 years of hosting Royal Ascot ‘Ladies Day’, from 25 attendees in 2018 to 1100 in 2023, we’re proud to announce exciting news. Gorgeous Getaway have been invited, by Royal Ascot, to host our own exclusive area INSIDE the enclosure …

.. The Gorgeous Getaway VIP Picnic area [Windsor Enclosure] ...

Yes it’s a mouthful, one we’re super proud of! We’ve worked hard to achieve our ultimate goal ; the transition of our event, our attendees, our entertainment & vibe from the coach park to the heart of the enclosure. We’re thrilled to see it come to reality, and look forward to this new chapter.

Inevitably, with such an amazing opportunity, and it being our first year hosting inside, we’ve made some important changes to the event and schedule…

..This year, Gorgeous Getaway will NOT host a base in the Coach Park...

Our coach journey will still feature inclusive drinks and hosts/entertainment to get your Royal day started. Once we arrive we’ll head straight into the enclosure. You’ll enjoy the vibrant Ascot experience, or upgrade to have additional access to our VIP picnic area and seating for the day.

See a visual example of the two options below, or scroll down for our full guide to Royal Ascot

What's Included

Our GorgeousGetaway to RoyalAscot includes;

 

– Coach journey (London, Reading, Birmingham)
– Entry to Windsor Enclosure (Queen Anne upgrades available in March 2024)
– Complementary Drinks on coach and at our site in the Park.
– Pre Party, Entertainment & Afterparty in the Park – RnB, HipHop, Afrobeats, Dancehall, Reggae, House, Garage and Club Classics.

 

Drinks at our bar will include White/Red Wines, Rose, Prosecco, Juices, Water and a selection of Spirits (Rum, Whiskey, Vodka etc)

Food is available to purchase from a number of vendors onsite. Alternatively why not bring along a picnic basket along with your own choice of meals. Please don’t forget to grab breakfast .

 

London Coaches depart from the same location – V&A Museum, South Kensington. It’s the perfect backdrop for photos at the magnificent staircase entrance to the museum, and allows us to get fresh photos of your outfits before the drinking begins… 

Day Schedule

The itinerary is subject to change. Our final schedule will be sent in May 2024.

0800 Coach Journey
1100 Arrival – setup your *picnic space at our base in the Park or purchase a VIP table in our Marquee, enjoy the pre party, drink bar and a vibrant atmosphere.
1200 Fascinator Walk & Competition!
1315 Head to the enclosure (Windsor or Queen Anne enclosure)
1400 Royal Procession followed by the races.
1700 Back to the park – more drinks and Party till later.
1930 Return Journey

*Please bring along a picnic blanket / chairs. Alternatively, we’ll have a limited number of tables available to book inside our Marquee (conveniently located right next to the bar).

Coach & Travel Information

London

Gorgeous Getaway London coaches register at V&A Museum, South Kensington at 8am. Return 7.30pm.

Reading

This coach registers from Select Football Stadium, Reading. (Formerly Madejski)

Birmingham

Coach boarding point near Aston Stadium at 7am. 

Luton

Outside Club Lewsey’s at 9am (Breakfast available there)

Meet us there

Details of our exact location in the Park will be sent a week prior to the event. If you’re travelling by Car then you may need to consider booking parking with Royal Ascot. The train station is a short walk from our base.

Meet us there

Arrive from 11.00am and we’ll pour your first glass soon after.

Details of our location will be sent to you a week before the event. You’ll also have access to our whatsapp group with a live location, as well as a What 3 words location marker.

Enclosures & Dress Code

The enclosures are where the main action and racing takes place between our pre and afterparty . From our base, the enclosures are a short walk away. 

Assignment: It’s your best friends’ wedding. Dress accordingly.  Gents: Sharp & Suited. Ladies: Glamorous, with a Fascinator to match your outfit.

Windsor Enclosure

– A vibrant and exciting atmosphere

– First to view the Royal Procession with views from the home straight.

– Less formal Dress Code

– Live music

– Casual picnic dining areas

£0 – Included in your package

 

Queen Anne Enclosure

– Heart of the action

– Parade Ring viewing

– Home Straight race viewing

– Singing around the Bandstand

– Access to ground floor of the Grandstand

Upgrade £tba 

Tables & Seating Area

We have a limited number of reserved tables available in one of two tent area’s. You can book a full table to seat up to 8, or just a number of seats at a shared table (We will allocate you)

VIP guests benefit from a private bar, and hot buffet – inclusive. Details tbc

Tables cannot be paid for with instalment plans and must be paid in full at time of booking.

Available to book soon.

Package Pricing

Coach packages

Pricing per person includes Coach Journey, Entry to Windsor Enclosure, Drinks, Entertainment and Party in the coach park. (Food is not included)

– London deposit from £41.65 pp
+ 2 x instalments. Total from £119 pp

– Reading deposit from £41.65 pp
+ 2 x instalments. Total from £119 pp

– Birmingham deposit from £45.15 pp
+ 2 x instalments. Total from £129 pp

Meet us there

From £89 (no coach journey included)

Instalments

Instalments

You can pay in full or select an *Instalments plan at checkout (Located above the card details section under ‘Your Order’)

The lead person is responsible for logging in to make payments before the due date. The entire booking will be at risk if one person doesn’t pay on time so please book for others accordingly.

Plan A – 30% deposit followed by two 35% instalments due by 1st February and 1st March 2024

Our automated system will cancel instalment plans after a short grace period. At that point full payment will be due, or the booking itself will be cancelled without refund. There will be administrational fees applied.

Our refund policy only applies if instalments have been paid on time.

Refund Policy

Deposit non refundable

The deposit (or 35% of your booking) is non refundable unless the event is cancelled by us. If you’ve paid in full, then the instalment dates will be applied to your booking to calculate your deposit amount. (Deposit 30% / Instalment 1 1st Feb 35% / Instalment 2 1st Mar 35%)

Refund on remaining payments

70% of the remaining paid is refundable if you  cancel before 2nd Feb, 45% of remaining refundable if you cancel before 2nd March. 0% refundable after 3rd March.

Deposits cannot be transferred within a booking if one person in your party is unable to attend.

We strongly suggest you take out travel insurance in case you’re unable to attend due to sickness or other reason.

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GorgeousGetaway Guide to Ascot

Travel with us to the most glamorous race day in the world!

** Updated 18th June** Click here for the latest departure information

 Please check our new schedule thoroughly

The full guide!

What's Included

Our new GorgeousGetaway package to RoyalAscot includes;

– Two part Coach Journey
1) London to Hilton Reading / Birmingham to Hilton Oxford
2) Hilton to Ascot

– Full English Breakfast with DJs, 
– Entry to Windsor Enclosure
– Complimentary Drinks on coach journeys
– Optional Seating & Party area all day inside the Windsor Enclosure, with Gorgeous Getaway DJ’s.

Drinks on the coach (and once we arrive at Ascot for drinks before we head inside) will include White/Red Wines, Rose, Prosecco, Juices, Water and Rum Punch. 
We promise to keep you well ‘watered’ up until you enter the enclosure, and recommend you bring along a bottle of Wine, Prosecco or Champagne in a picnic box/bag as per the Ascot picnic policy.

Our new Seating area for 300 is located inside the Windsor enclosure. This is where we’ll have our fascinator competition and music throughout the day. This area is not covered

London Coaches depart from the same location – V&A Museum, South Kensington.

Birmingham coach departs from Aston FC

Day Schedule

The itinerary is subject to change.

0800 Coach Journey 1
London V&A to Hilton, Reading
Birmingham Aston to Hilton Oxford.
1000 Breakfast at Hilton, Reading & Oxford.
1200
Coach Journey 2 – more drinks!
Hilton Reading to Ascot
1300 Arrive Ascot – Final drinks before we head inside.
1330 Windsor (or Queen Anne enclosure). Head to your seated area if selected.
Music, fascinator competition and more in our seated area
1400 Royal Procession followed by the races and Royal Ascot day out!
1930 Return Journey

Coach & Travel Information

London Coach
Location: V&A Museum, Cromwell Rd, London SW7 2RL

Arrive by: 8.30am | Boarding: 9.00am | Depart: 9.15am

You will travel to Hilton Hotel, Reading, for breakfast at 10.30am, then leave by 12.30pm to go on to Royal Ascot.


Reading Coach
Location: Hilton Hotel, Drake Way, Reading RG2 0GQ

Breakfast: 10.15am | Boarding: 12.15pm | Depart: 12.30pm

Arrive for breakfast at Hilton Hotel, Reading, anytime after 10.15am, then leave by 12.30pm to go on to Royal Ascot.

Birmingham Coach
Location: Doug Ellis/Witton Lane Stand. Aston FC, Witton Lane, Birmingham B6 6QA

Arrive by: 7.30am | Boarding: 8.00am | Depart: 08.30am

You will travel to Hilton Hotel, Oxford, for breakfast at 10.30am, then leave by 12.15pm to go on to Royal Ascot.

Meet us there

Meet us there
Location: Windsor Enclosure, Royal Ascot. High St, Ascot SL5 7JX

Arrive anytime from: 11.00am

Click here for the Ascot guide to Parking. Note there is no free parking during Royal Ascot.

Your tickets will be at the Windsor Enclosure Box Office.

(If you selected Meet us there /with Breakfast then please meet us at the Hilton Reading point)

Enclosures & Dress Code

The enclosures are where the main action and racing takes place between our pre and afterparty. This year our seating area (upgrade only) is located inside the Windsor Enclosure.

Assignment: It’s your best friends’ wedding. Dress accordingly.  Gents: Sharp & Suited. Ladies: Glamorous, with a Fascinator to match your outfit.

Windsor Enclosure

– A vibrant and exciting atmosphere

– First to view the Royal Procession with views from the home straight.

– Less formal Dress Code

– Live music

– Casual picnic dining areas

Tables & Seating Area

Our seating area inside the Windsor enclosure replaces our Marquee in the coach park!

*Tables of 6 – each with Parasol Umbrella for some cover.

Note the area itself is not covered.

Package Pricing

Coach packages

Please see event pages for further updates.

Instalments

Instalments

You can pay in full or select an *Instalments plan at checkout (Located above the card details section under ‘Your Order’)

The lead person is responsible for logging in to make payments before the due date. The entire booking will be at risk if one person doesn’t pay on time so please book for others accordingly.

Our automated system will cancel instalment plans after a short grace period. At that point full payment will be due, or the booking itself will be cancelled without refund. There will be administrational fees applied.

Our refund policy only applies if instalments have been paid on time.

Refund Policy

Deposit non refundable

The deposit (or 35% of your booking) is non refundable unless the event is cancelled by us. If you’ve paid in full, then the instalment dates will be applied to your booking to calculate your deposit amount. (Deposit 30% / Instalment 1 1st Feb 35% / Instalment 2 1st Mar 35%)

Refund on remaining payments

70% of the remaining paid is refundable if you  cancel before 2nd Feb, 45% of remaining refundable if you cancel before 2nd March. 0% refundable after 3rd March.

Deposits cannot be transferred within a booking if one person in your party is unable to attend.

We strongly suggest you take out travel insurance in case you’re unable to attend due to sickness or other reason.

What to bring; Essential list

  • ID – Bank card/Photo ID to register and board coaches.
  • Picnic for the Windsor enclosure along with your favourite Wine/Prosecco or champagne
  • An amazing outfit ready for entry to the Windsor (or Queen Anne) enclosure.
  • Portable charger (Keep your phone charged during a day of amazing photos!)
  • Hand sanitiser / tissue / wet wipes (Wipe those fingers clean after eating food or using the public restrooms!)
  • Picnic blanket(s) / foldable chair
  • Fascinator (Be in with a chance of walking the white carpet and winning our Fascinator competition!)
  • Portable Fan & Sun Cream (In case the weather is hot – we’ll keep you updated!)

What to bring; Recommended extra's

  • Tote bag – to carry all your useful accessories.
  • Hayfever tablets, nasal spray, syrup or whichever helps!
  • Cash/Card – in case you want a ‘flutter on the horses’
  • Favourite beverage (If you have a specific drink that isn’t on our list!)
  • Join our read only whatsapp group to be kept up to date on everything! This will be available one week before the event.
  • Handheld Fan (In case it gets super hot!)
  • Umbrella (To get shade from the sun or shield you from any unexpected rain)

Journey & Schedule

Breakfast & Vendors

We’ve replaced the picnic in the coach park with an inclusive Breakfast by multiple Hilton Hotels! It’s Full English with Continental options, tea coffee and juices. 

London Coaches will dine at Hilton Reading whilst Birmingham coaches dine at Hilton Oxford.

Enclosure

We’re currently looking into having a vendor of our choice inside our seating area. We’ll announce as soon as we are able to confirm.

Drink

We’ll have a generous amount of drink that will last the morning and early afternoon – do pace yourselves!

Our reps can and will refuse to serve any attendee who has become visibly intoxicated beyond reasonable limits.

Details and any applicable timings will be posted soon, but will include Prosecco, Wine, Rose, Juices, Water and rum punch.

Race Enclosures

Horse racing – This is exactly what you came for … right!?

Your package includes access to the Windsor Enclosure (Or Queen Anne Enclosure if you choose to upgrade).

In a change to previous years, our DJ’s in the seated area will play music throughout the day. You’ll be able to walk over to the race side and return as and when you please.

Placing bets

It’s not compulsory, but should you wish to have a ‘flutter on the horses’ you can checkout this guide for information in advance!

The Races

The Royal procession normally takes place at 2.00pm followed by seven races throughout the afternoon.