Royal Ascot Dates 2023

The five days of the Royal Meeting get underway for Royal Ascot 2023 from Tuesday 20 – Saturday 24 June 2023

Royal Ascot Dress Code

ROYAL ENCLOSURE LADIES
Ladies are kindly reminded that formal daywear is a requirement in the Royal Enclosure, defined as follows:

• Dresses and skirts should be of modest length defined as falling just above the knee or longer.
• Dresses and tops should have straps of one inch or greater.
• Jackets and pashminas may be worn but dresses and tops underneath should still comply with the Royal Enclosure dress code.
• Trouser suits are welcome. They should be of full length to the ankle and of matching material and colour.
• Jumpsuits are welcome. They should be of full-length to the ankle, with regulations matching that for dresses.
• Hats should be worn; however a headpiece which has a solid base of 4 inches (10cm) or more in diameter is acceptable as an alternative to a hat.

Ladies are kindly asked to note the following:

• Strapless, off the shoulder, halter neck and spaghetti straps are not permitted.
• Midriffs must be covered.
• Fascinators are not permitted; neither are headpieces which do not have a solid base covering a sufficient area of the head (4 inches/10cm).

ROYAL ENCLOSURE GENTLEMEN

• Gentlemen are kindly reminded that it is a requirement to wear either black or
  grey morning dress which must include:
• A waistcoat and tie (no cravats)
• A black or grey top hat
• Black shoes worn with socks

A gentleman may remove his top hat within a restaurant, a private box, a private
club or that facility’s terrace, balcony or garden.
Hats may also be removed within any enclosed external seating area within
the Royal Enclosure Garden.

The customisation of top hats (with, for example, coloured ribbons or bands) is
not permitted in the Royal Enclosure.

Top hats by Oliver Brown are available at 75 Lower Sloane Street,
oliverbrown.org.uk.

ROYAL ENCLOSURE CHILDREN
(Admitted on Friday and Saturday only)

Girls (aged 10-17) should dress in accordance with the Ladies’ dress code. However, they may wear a headpiece or fascinator as an alternative to a hat, without any size restriction.

Boys (aged 10-17) should either dress in accordance with the gentlemen’s dress code; or alternatively may wear a dark-coloured lounge suit with a shirt.

Please note Children are only admitted to the Royal Enclosure on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

ROYAL ENCLOSURE OVERSEAS VISITORS
Overseas visitors are welcome to wear the formal National Dress of their country or Service Dress.

ROYAL ENCLOSURE SERVING MILITARY
Serving military personnel are welcome to wear Service Dress or equivalent.

Queen Anne Enclosure Ladies
Ladies within the Queen Anne Enclosure are encouraged to dress in a manner as befits a formal occasion and ladies are kindly asked to take note of the following:

• A hat, headpiece or fascinator should be worn at all times.
• Strapless dresses and tops are not permitted. Please note our definition of strapless includes off the shoulder, Bardot style and one shoulder dresses.
• Trouser suits and jumpsuits must be full length and worn with a top that adheres to the guidelines above.
• Midriffs must be covered.
• Shorts are not permitted.

Queen Anne Enclosure Gentlemen

• Gentlemen are required to wear a suit with a jacket and trousers of the same colour and pattern with a shirt and tie.
• Gentlemen are kindly asked to wear a tie at all times and to note that bow ties and cravats are not allowed.
• Socks must be worn.

Village Enclosure Ladies

Ladies within the Village Enclosure are encouraged to dress in a manner as befits a formal outdoor occasion and ladies are kindly asked to take note of the following:

• A hat, headpiece or fascinator should be worn at all times.
• Strapless dresses and tops are not permitted. Please note our definition of strapless includes off the shoulder, Bardot style and one shoulder dresses.
• Trouser suits and jumpsuits must be full length.
• Midriffs must be covered.
• Shorts are not permitted.

Please note, the Village Enclosure is largely an outdoor area and ladies should consider their hat size and choice of shoe accordingly. Smaller hats or fascinators and wedges are recommended in place of larger hats or stilettos.

VILLAGE ENCLOSURE GENTLEMEN

• Gentlemen are required to wear a jacket, full-length trousers, collared shirt and tie.
• Jeans, trainers and shorts are not permitted.
• Bow ties and cravats are not permitted.

Queen Anne Enclosure and Village Enclosure
CHILDREN
Girls (aged 17 and under) should be dressed for a formal occasion. Smart summer dresses are suggested. Hats, headpieces or a fascinator may be worn but are not compulsory.

Boys (aged 13-16) should wear a suit or jacket with a shirt and a tie. Younger boys (aged 12 or under) should be dressed smartly but are not required to wear a jacket or tie.

GENERAL
Ascot Racecourse recognises that there may be instances where a degree of discretion is required in determining compliance with our dress code within the Queen Anne Enclosure and Village Enclosure. In such instances, reasonable judgement will be exercised.

Guests within Queen Anne Enclosure and Village Enclosure are welcome to follow the Royal Enclosure dress code.

WINDSOR ENCLOSURE GENERAL
Ladies & gentlemen within the Windsor Enclosure are requested to dress in a manner as befits a formal occasion.

It is recommended that ladies wear smart attire with a hat or fascinator and gentlemen wear a jacket, shirt and long trousers. Whilst we encourage racegoers to wear smart clothes, no formal dress code applies in the Windsor Enclosure except that replica sports shirts are not permitted. Please note that fancy dress, novelty and branded / promotional clothing are not allowed on site.

Please note that fancy dress, novelty and branded / promotional clothing are not allowed on site. As the Village Enclosures and Windsor Enclosures are primarily outdoor enclosures with grass lawns we advise that you dress for the British weather. We would advise against high heels and recommend wedges.

Ascot Racecourse Enclosures

ROYAL ENCLOSURE

To this day, membership to the Royal Enclosure continues to be by invitation only. Members can book badges for themselves and their guests, book car parking or sponsor new members. Non-members can access the enclosure and one of its restaurants courtesy of a hospitality guest day badge. Badges are now on sale.

WINDSOR ENCLOSURE Royal Ascot tickets
Enjoy close-up views of the Royal Procession as it proceeds past the stylish lawns of the Windsor Enclosure. Our most vibrant enclosure, it is here where the roar of the crowd begins in earnest, as the horses race past this enclosure first on their way down the Final Straight.

NEW VILLAGE ENCLOSURE
At the heart of the racecourse – The Village offers a unique view of the action, framed by an exciting offering of restaurants, pop-up and al-fresco dining, champagne and cocktail bars and an eclectic mix of music throughout the day and into the evening. Vibrant yet refined, surprising yet unmistakably Royal Ascot. The Village moves to a tempo of its own.

QUEEN ANNE ENCLOSURE Royal Ascot Tickets
On the lawns and terraces of the Queen Anne Enclosure, you can enjoy first-rate views of the day’s six races, joining the jubilant crowds as they cheer each winner home. Here you will be at the heart of the day’s activity. Close to the runners and riders in the Pre-Parade and Parade Ring, and front row as the Royal Procession passes by the Queen Anne Enclosure lawns.