Ascot is a picturesque town with regal roots. It’s a stomping ground for the British royal family and is a stone’s throw from magnificent Windsor Castle. The historic town centre has charm in spades, with adorable cafes, shops and pubs on every corner.
Dress up to the nines and enjoy a day at Ascot Racecourse. The illustrious course was founded in the 1700s by Queen Anne and has been hosting horseraces ever since. You’ll be amazed by the immaculate grounds and grand viewing stands. June is prime racing season, though you watch thoroughbreds thunder around the track throughout the year. The fine-dining restaurant will tantalise you with menus created by Michelin-starred chefs.
Get lost in The Savill Garden, one of the most beautiful green spaces in the United Kingdom. It’s set in the heart of Windsor Great Park and features 14 hectares of flower-filled gardens, woodlands and greenhouses. Enjoy tea and scones at the café and stroll through the ornamental rose garden opened by Queen Elizabeth II.
Getting there
Ascot is in Berkshire, a 30-minute drive from Slough and 1.5 hours from Central London. Trains run between Ascot and Central London in under one hour. Heathrow Airport is a 45-minute drive away.