7 Fun Facts About The Royal Ascot Races

The Royal Ascot Finale Day provides one of the most unique and colourful occasions on the sporting calendar. Queen Ann founded Ascot Races in 1711 and members of the Royal family still lead the procession from Windsor Castle to Ascot each day. Here are some top facts and figures about the UK’s most visited racing event.

• Ascot Racecourse is visited by over 500,000 racegoers a year which equals 10% of all UK attendees
• Royal Ascot, spread across five days welcomes approximately 300,000 visitors each year
• The event hosts the most valuable race meeting in Britain – £5.5 million is offered in prize money
• The Royal Ascot races are watched in over 200 countries
• Every year, approx 400 helicopters and 1,000 limos attend Royal Ascot
• Throughout the five days of racing, visitors consume 51,000 bottles of champagne, 160,000 glasses of Pimm’s, 131,000 pints of beer and 42,000 bottles of wine!
• There are more than 100 bars and food outlets around Ascot Racecourse, plus 247 private boxes

Sound like an event you want to be at this year? First Festival Travel are heading to the Royal Ascot Finale Day on the 18th June. With coach transport from London and free flowing sparkling wine on the journey to the racecourse, why not pull out the fascinators and bow ties and join them? What’s even better is that this day trip falls on a Saturday so no time off work! Find out more at www.firstfestivaltravel.com/Royal-Ascot-Tours.