Royal Ascot is a unique event in the British social calendar and a national institution that provides the ultimate stage for the best racehorses in the world.

 

Following the largest redevelopment of its type ever seen in Europe, we were proud to re-open in time for Royal Ascot 2006. The magnificent Grandstand is now widely regarded as a contemporary masterpiece; an iconic building in the Berkshire landscape.

 

It is an internationally renowned sporting and social occasion, where tradition, pageantry and style all meet in a glorious setting – against the spectacular backdrop of top class thoroughbreds and world famous jockeys competing for some of the highest accolades in horseracing.

 

Over 300,000 people make the annual visit to Berkshire during Royal Ascot week, making this Europe's most popular race meeting.