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About Ascot

Ascot was originally a village called East Cote meaning Eastern Cottage from the old English Estcota and lies just 6 miles from Windsor Castle. Home to Ascot Racecourse, arguably the most famous racecourse in the country, the town has grown up around it and today Ascot has a bustling high street with many family-owned independent shops, restaurants and cafes as well as the regular High Street favourites.

During June it seems that the whole world comes to Royal Ascot, not only for the famous race meeting but also for the accompanying display of fashion. It was Queen Anne in 1711 who ordered the races to be transferred from Datchet Meads and continued royal patronage has further increased the popularity of this major event in the social calendar.