DRESS: Smart country casual.
ACCOMMODATION: The better local hotels include:
Wood Hall Country House Hotel, Linton, Wetherby (five miles away),tel: 01937 587271.
Hazelwood Castle Hotel, Paradise Lane, Hazelwood, Tadcaster (four miles away), tel: 01937 535353.
Royal Hotel, Boston Spa, Wetherby, tel: 01937 842142.
Vodafone Derby Horse Race Meeting
DATE: Second Saturday in June
VENUE: Epsom Racecourse, Epsom Downs, Epsom, Surrey KT18 5LQ
WHAT IT IS: The Derby has been the world's most prestigious flat race since 1780. Some £20 million in stud fees is at stake. King Edward VII's horse Diamond Jubilee was a
popular winner in 1900. The Queen regularly attends, although
it remains her ambition to lead her horse into the Winners'
Enclosure; the closest she came to winning was in 1953, her
Coronation year, when her colt, Aureole, was second.
FURTHER INFORMATION: Tel: 01372 464348; fax: 01372 748253; email: epsom@rht.net.
WEBSITE: www.epsomderby.co.uk
GETTING THERE: Train from London Waterloo
or Victoria to Epsom Town Station. Alternatively, both
Tattenham Corner and Epsom Downs stations are within
reasonable walking distance. If driving from London, take
the M4; transfer to the M25 south; take the A217 at
Junction 8 and follow the AA signs. Expect heavy traffic.
OBTAINING TICKETS: There are discounts for advance booking. Credit-card booking line: 01372 470047.
DRESS: Smart for the Queen's stand. Binoculars.
ACCOMMODATION: Visitors not wishing to stay in London should try the Burford Bridge Hotel, tel: 01306 884561, or the White Horse Hotel, tel: 01306 881138, notable historic hostelries.
Royal Ascot Race Meeting
DATE: 18 - 22 June, 2002.
VENUE: Ascot Racecourse, Ascot, Berkshire SL5 7JN
WHAT IT IS: Unbeatable racing in the Turf's most elegant thoroughbred surroundings (Ascot racecourse is owned by the Sovereign). The Queen and members of the Royal
Family attend all five days. The Royal party arrives each
day before the the first race in open carriages drawn by
Windsor Greys, driving on to the course to the Royal Box
in the main stand. Between races they mingle with jockeys
and horses in the paddock. If you are fortunate you may
have been invited to join the Queen's Windsor Castle house
party for the week. Entrance to the Royal Enclosure is
strictly controlled from St James's Palace by the course
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