Ascot In East Berkshire, The Home Of The Ascot Racecourse
Ascot is a town in East Berkshire, England. The town used to be a village called East Cote or Eastern Cottage. Ascot’s claim to fame is the Ascot Racecourse, host to the famous Royal Ascot meeting. It lies barely 6 miles away from Windsor Castle. It is, therefore, no wonder that the main event in Ascot’s calendar is the Royal Ascot Race Meeting. The meeting happens in June since its transfer from Datchet Meads in 1711 as mandated by Queen Anne.
Food, Shopping And Accommodation In Ascot
The Ascot Racecourse is undoubtedly the most recognised racecourse in the country, and as a result, a thriving commercial scene has developed around it. At present, the town has a busy high street lined with independent cafes, restaurants and shops. Along the race course road to the river, the charming boulevard sidewalk, the best vantage point for some, is lined with restaurants, delis and cafes offering a vast selection of dining experience and cuisine. For wine lovers, there is Stewart Wines with its generous selection of Australian wines, and the newly renovated Hamilton Hotel with its large Dan Murphy’s liquor barn.
The high street of the town is quite broad, and it is lined with shops serving not only the local community but the race-going crowd. There is a local supermarket, some classy boutiques, and cafes such as the Starbucks coffee shop. In fact, Ascot is such a charming place to dine and shop.
Things to See and Do in Ascot
Aside from the Royal Ascot race meeting, Ascot and the surrounding area have several golf clubs for the aficionado. There is the Mill Ride Golf and Country Club and Royal Ascot Golf Club, to mention two of them. For family fun and enjoyment, there’s the Go Ape Treetop Adventure at Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest and Legoland Windsor, which are quite close to Ascot.