This event will sell out!
What is Royal Ascot? And why do 300,000 attend this festival each year?
It's
- The most popular and prestigious horse racing event of the year
- A piece of British Heritage. This is the ultimate British experience. A member wrote on her facebook page after attending last year, 'this is the most British thing I have done'
- A chance to see the Queen and rub shoulders with her friends
- A great day out and a good excuse to get dressed up
- An experience you will never forget
- The people and hat watching
- THE social gathering of the year!
Why come with the group
- You'll learn how to bet on the horseys
- We'll drink and learn about Bollinger, the Champagne that Ascot charges £90 per bottle
- You'll receive inside tips on how to get the most of the day
- Our carefully arranged meeting points means you can explore and rejoin the group as and when you wish
- Your host will queue for an hour to reserve your spot so you won't miss afternoon tea
- Meet others with good taste and enjoy good company
About your ticket
The Grandstand Admission ticket at Royal Ascot provides similar access facilities around the racecourse as it does for those with Royal Enclosure tickets. (Silver Ring tickets are greatly restricted.)
The Grandstand Admission ticket provides excellent facilities and viewing areas at ground level and lawn level. Grandstand Admission customers can watch the Royal Procession and the racing action from the lawns in front of the Grandstand. The Pre-Parade Ring, Parade Ring and track are both within a short walking distance, by crossing the Concourse in the main Grandstand.
Other highlights of a Grandstand Admission ticket include:
* Over 1,000 free seats are available to view the racing.
* Big Screen TVs on the Plaza Lawn.
* Military Bands performing in the Parade Ring before the Royal Procession each day.
* Traditional sing-along around the Bandstand after racing on each day. Free song books provided.
* Food outlets selling a variety of value for money cuisine options.
*And the best part is, you get to mix with the Royal Enclosure. To obtain a ticket to the Royal Enclosure you must be recommended by two people who have attended for more than four years.
Grandstand Admission Dress Code
Ladies with a Grandstand Admission ticket are required to dress in a manner appropriate to a smart occasion. (Garden Party or Wedding Wear) Many wear hats although this is not compulsory.
Gentlemen in the Grandstand Admission area must wear a shirt and tie, preferably with a suit or jacket. Sports attire, jeans and shorts are strictly forbidden.
Hats
Just a warning, if you don't wear a hat, you will wish you did! It is fun and all you really need is a simple feather from Accessorise.
We will be hosting a Pre-Ascot Hat hire party which will teach you the history of the British hat making industry and enable you to wear a £300 hat for £30!
Food on the day
Sandwiches, Salads and all the trimmings will be available for purchase (next to the Champagne bar!) or you could pack your own.
The group will be meeting for afternoon tea. £15 will be payable on the day.
Guest
This is an experience to share. Please invite your friends, the more the merrier!
How to book
(Click the register button on the left side of the page)
ASCOT is proving to be credit crunch proof! They have put up the ticket price this year! Last year, Saturday's tickets were snapped up by 89,000 people and tickets Saturday was completely sold out - Grandstand Admission tickets were selling on ebay for over £150 each .
There are less expensive ticket options but for the ultimate British experience (and to do the best people-watching) the place to be is the Grandstand.
Early bird £105
- Grandstand Admission*
- Tutorial on How To: Bet on Horsey's
- 2 glasses of Champagne and brief talk on Bollinger
- Return transport**
- Organised meeting points, including afternoon tea***
- PayPal fee
If booked after the 16th May £125
- Grandstand Admission *
- Tutorial on How To: Bet on Horsey races
- 2 of Champagne and brief talk on Bollinger
- Return transport**
- Organised meeting points, including afternoon tea***
- PayPal fee
* Grandstand Admission on the day cost £66
** We will take a luxury coach to Ascot, enjoy a glass of Champagne on the coach and an additional goodluck glass in the picnic area. We will provide train tickets for your return journey to Waterloo. This is the best way to experience the picnic area and return party on the train. This enables you to leave when you are ready. It really is the best of both worlds!
***This year, Ascot is not taking advance bookings for Tea. Your event host will queue in the line for the group (for over an hour) to ensure the group has a table for afternoon tea.
On the dayMeet fellow Tastourians at the coach pick-up location: outside the tube station of
Embankment. Please note this is the river side. (If you can't see the river when you exit, you are waiting at the wrong exit.) There may be other groups waiting to be picked up, please find Kelly and check in.
Embankment Tube
Exit: South Side (if you can't see the river, than you are on the wrong side)
Turn Left
We will be waiting along the wall, next to the restaurant Opal
Events Pre/Post Ascot
Please join us and meet others that will be attending on the day.
5th June Pre-Ascot Hat Party £20
Have you ever thought about the history of hats? We've put together an opportunity for you to learn about and try on hats, which cost an excess of £300, whilst having tea on the veranda!
Refunds
We will offer a refund, with a £10 admin fee, if requested via email before the 13th May. However after the 13th May, we welcome your friend to take your place on this unforgetable experience.
Feedback from last year's Ascot Tastour
"It was the most British day I've had since moving here a year ago. I saw the queen and won a little cash and got totally swept up in the people watching. ” Lisa
"A mammoth feat of organisation by Kelly made for a great day out - thanks!" Amber
Note from the organiser
I realise that this is a large amount of money to commit, especially if you are new to the group. All those who attended last year would testify, it's worth every penny! If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to phone me. -Kelly 0791 905 3064 or email info@tastour.co.uk