2019 Itineraries
Season Opener:
- 6th April: Arrive at London Heathrow Airport // chauffeur to The Langley Hotel // time to relax and enjoy the hotel including the spa, exploring the grounds and fine dining.
- 7th April: Early Morning Stable tour at West IIsley Stables with Mick Channon // Guided tour of Windsor and Eton with a personal guide // horse-drawn carriage ride into Windsor Great Park taking in the stunning views of Windsor Castle from the Long Walk // Dinner at Bray, Michelin starred restaurant
- 8th April: Excursion to London // private guided tour of London // bespoke tour tailored to suit the needs of the traveller // highlights tower of London, Buckingham Palace, Houses of Parliament, Big Ben and the London Eye // fine dining experience at a Michelin starred restaurant // Helicopter transfer to Windsor Racecourse for the 2019 season opener // chauffeur back to The Langley Hotel
- 9th April: Optional 3 night - excursion to Cornwall
- 9th - 12th April: Return Flight home from London Heathrow Airport.
Newmarket Opener (Craven Meeting):
- 14th April: Arrive at London Stanstead Airport // chauffeur to The Bedford Lodge & Spa // spa or golf activities // Private dinner at Squires
- 15th April: Tour of Newmarket’s world-famous training grounds // behind-the-scenes view of a working racing yard // access to exclusive VIP Stallion Parade // Visit Palace House // post-race visit to the world-Famous Tattersalls Auction House
- 16th April: Chauffeur to Cambridge // Have lunch on the River Cam // Visit Fitzwilliam Museum // Experience the architecture at the Mathematical Bridger // back to Bedford Lodge // Overnight stay
- 17th April: Craven Meeting at Newmarket Racecourse // Access all areas tour of Newmarket racecourse, including a visit to the Weighing room, press room, Royal box, and experience the atmosphere from inside the parade ring for the first race
- 18th April: Optional – Another day of racing at Newmarket // or// first class train travel to London or private chauffeur // check-in to The Wellesley Hotel (Knightsbridge) // Private Tour of London or Windsor Castle
- 19th April: Return flight home from London Heathrow Airport
Windsor & Newmarket
- 14th April: Arrive at London Heathrow Airport // chauffeur to Coworth Park: Dorchester Collection // dinner service
- 15th April: Early Morning Stable tour at West IIsley Stables with Mick Channon // Guided tour of Windsor Castle // Lunch at The Fat Duck in Bray // relax back Coworth Park: Dorchester Collection // Monday Afternoon Racing at Windsor Racecourse
- 16th April: First class train travel or private chauffeur to Newmarket // Check in to The Bedford Lodge and Spa // Private dinner at Squires
- 17th April: Porsche Chauffeur travel // Guided tour of the World famous training grounds // Guided tour of Palace House // back to the hotel to prepare for racing // Wednesday Craven Meeting // Access all areas tour of Newmarket racecourse, including a visit to the Weighing room, press room, Royal box, and experience the atmosphere from inside the parade ring for the first race // private hospitality at Summer House Restaurant
- 18th April: Optional excursion to Cambridge // Have lunch on the River Cam // Visit Fitzwilliam Museum // Experience the architecture at the Mathematical Bridger // or experience the final day of racing of the Craven Meeting at Newmarket racecourse
- 19th April: Return flight home from London Stanstead Airport
Chester Opener:
- 6th May: Arrive into Manchester Airport // Chauffeur to The Grosvenor Hotel // Evening walk around Chester Roman Walls // Dinner at the Chef’s Table
- 7th May: Private tour of Manor House Stables with Tom Dascombe // Lunch at restaurant 1539 // Racecourse tour with Chris Clayton // Dinner at The Grosvenor Hotel
- 8th May: City Day at Chester Racecourse // Private hospitality including introduction to trainers / jockeys / owners // Wednesday evening race day
- 9th May: Ladies Day at Chester Racecourse // Private hospitality including introduction to trainers / jockeys / owners // exclusive behind the scenes on the parade ring // Helicopter transfer to The Mere Golf Resort & Spa
- 10th May: Optional – a round of golf followed by a relaxing spa retreat bespoke tailored treatments // excursion to Manchester City Centre for a private guided tour // dinner
- 11th May: Optional – Excursion to Liverpool City Centre for a private guided tour // Visit the Cavern Club the home of the Beetles // Stadium tour of Anfield or Goodison Park
- 12th May: Attend Manchester United vs Cardiff City at Old Trafford Stadium
- 10-13th Maybe: Return flight home from Manchester Airport.
Yorkshire Ebor Festival:
- 20th August: Arrive Manchester Airport // Chauffeur or first-class train to York // spa, shopping or private VIP tour of the city including afternoon tea at Betty's Café Tearooms or on the Countess of York at the National Railway Museum // behind the scenes tour of York Minster, the largest Gothic Cathedral in Northern Europe // or enjoy a Hawk hike at the Centre for Birds of Prey at Helmsley // Private Dinner at the Grand Hotel & Spa York
- 21st August: Juddmonte International at York Races // private hospitality on the day in your own box or at the Ebor Suite restaurant // the chance to rub shoulders with the jockeys and trainers with VIP entry to the Parade Ring
- 22nd August: Private tour of Castle Howard, film location for Brideshead revisited and home to Howard family for over 400 years // lunch at Malton Cookery School // visit to Malton Stables // dinner at the Star Inn the City, run by Michelin starred Chef Andrew Pern // VIP evening ghost walk around Europe's most haunted city
- 23rd August: Optional train travel down to London for a day of sightseeing // Or a Spa day at The Grand Hotel & Spa York // Or hiking in the Yorkshire Dales
- 24th August: York Racecourse for the Ebor Meeting // private hospitality on the day in your own box or in the Ebor Suite restaurant
- 26th August: Optional Excursion to the Lake District
- 26th - 29th August: Return flights from Manchester