There are four enclosures at Royal Ascot, with three of those open to the public. Each enclosure has an atmosphere of its own, offering a unique raceday experience.
Royal Ascot itself is one of the most prestigious and exciting Flat race meetings in the horse racing calendar and this year it will take place between Tuesday 16 and Saturday 20 June.
Royal Ascot enclosures: your complete guide
The Royal Enclosure is exclusive to members.
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Royal Enclosure
The Royal Enclosure works on an invitation-only membership, as it was at its inception in 1807, when the area was exclusively reserved for guests of The King.
Royal Enclosure members have access to a private trackside viewing lawn, a dedicated fourth floor vantage point in the grandstand, an exclusive area around the parade ring, several fine dining restaurants and a dedicated car park.
There is a strict dress code for the Royal Enclosure – find out more about the Royal Ascot dress codes.
To become a Royal Enclosure member, a new applicant will need to be sponsored by two eligible members (of different addresses) and must be 18 years or older at the time of the event. Currently, a £150 joining fee also applies, and an annual membership fee of £25 will be introduced ahead of the 2027 meeting.
Members are invited to bring up to two guests on each day excluding Tuesday. There are only a limited number of guest badges available and these will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
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Juniors aged 10-17 may attend the Royal Enclosure with their parents on Thursday, Friday and Saturday only. Babies and under 10s are not permitted.
The Queen Anne Enclosure has a formal feel.
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Queen Anne Enclosure
Tickets for the Queen Anne Enclosure start at £99. The enclosure itself is located around the Ascot Grandstand and grants guests access to the parade ring steppings, bandstand, trackside lawns and ground floor of the grandstand.
While not as strict as in the Royal Enclosure, the dress code in the Queen Anne Enclosure is formal and must be followed.
This enclosure offers a wide range of food and drink options and there are a number of bars and Champagne lounges located within it.
Queen Anne Enclosure ticket holders also have the option to upgrade their ticket in various ways, such as booking a trackside table or private gazebo for up to 50 guests.
The Village Enclosure view is from the centre of the track.
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Village Enclosure
The Village Enclosure is located in the centre of the track, looking back towards the grandstand from the other side of the rails. The Village Enclosure is open Thursday to Saturday, gives views of the racing down the home straight and is a festival-inspired experience.
There is an after-party headlined by Disco Inferno, bringing glittering disco anthems and energy to the main stage until 9pm for all Village Enclosure ticket holders.
Village Enclosure tickets start at £85.
Racegoers in the Windsor Enclosure get the first view of the Royal procession.
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Windsor Enclosure
The Windsor Enclosure has a laid back atmosphere. Those in this enclosure will get the first view of the Royal Procession, features live music, is ideal for large groups of people and there is no formal dress code.
It’s the only enclosure that allows guests to bring a picnic and bottle of sparkling wine or champagne. Guests can enhance their experience by reserving a picnic bench or securing access to a VIP area.
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