Excursion Description

There are few sporting events that can match the rich heritage and history of Ascot Racecourse. The Royal Meeting has established itself as a national institution and the centre piece of the British summer social calendar as well as being the ultimate stage for the best horseracing in the world. A brass band will perform on the bandstand in the Grandstand Admission and in the Silver Ring on each day of the Royal Meeting. (COST INCLUDES ADMISSION TICKET AND RETURN COACH TRAVEL) *HOT PICK!* Attraction Website

Prices
Adult - £0.00 (n/a)
Child - £0.00 (n/a)
Senior - £0.00 (n/a)
Under 0yrs - £0.00 (Seat only) (Under 0's FREE ENTRY)

Available Dates
Saturday 23rd June 2012	Book Now

SILVER RING TICKET £ £50

GRANDSTAND TICKET £ 85

(BOTH TICKETS INCLUDE RETURN COACH TRAVEL)

Pick-Up Points & Times

ROUTE CODE C

ROUTE 1 (NEW PICK-UP POINTS ADDED)

0758 am – Punch Bowl Island – Pick-up outside ‘Punch Bowl Pub’ (Ridgeacre Road) NEW

0800 am – Court Oak Pub – Pick up outside ‘St. Faith and St. Laurence C of E’ (Court Oak Road) NEW

0802 am – Harborne – Bus stop opposite ‘Harborne Baths’ (Lordswood Road)

0808 am – Barnes Hill – Bus stop opposite ‘Suzuki Garage’ by island, heading towards Northfield (Barnes Hill/California Way) NEW

0811 am – Weoley Castle – Bus stop outside ‘Library/Elm Church’ (Weoley Castle Square)

0821 am – Selly Oak – Bus stop outside ‘Guest Carpets’ (Bristol Road)

0823 am – Bournville Green – Bus stop adjacent to ‘Woodbrooke Road’ (Linden Road) NEW

0826 am – Cotteridge – Bus stop outside ‘Sophie’s Pizza’ (Pershore Road)

0829 am – Bunbury Road – Bus stop adjacent to ‘Woodlands Park Road’ (Bunbury Road) NEW

0832 am – Northfield – Bus stop outside ‘Boots’ (Bristol Road)

0836 am - Frankley Beeches Road – Bus stop adjacent to ‘Masonley’s Road’ (Frankley Beeches Road) NEW

0840 am – Rubery Great Park – Bus stop outside ‘Greens” (Park Way)

0850 am – Kitwell Shops – Pick-up opposite ‘Kitwell Shops’ (Wood Lane) NEW

0852 am – Woodgate Lane – Bus stop opposite ‘Texaco Garage’ (Woodgate Lane) NEW

0854 am - Kent Road – Pick-up by ‘Manor Vets’ (2nd Lamp post up from island) NEW

0856 am - Kent Road – Bus stop by ‘The Stag & 3 Horse Shoes’ (Heading towards Blackheath) [Kent Rd/Mucklow Hill] NEW

0900 am – Halesowen – Bus stop outside ‘Halesowen Baths’ (Pool Road)

ROUTE 2 (NEW FOR 2012)

0805 am - Dudley - Dudley bus station – STAND U NEW

0820 am - Blackheath – Bus stop outside ‘Sainsbury’s’ opposite ‘Beech Tree Inn’ (Halesowen Street) NEW

0830 am – Cradley Heath – Cradley Heath train station – Bus STAND D NEW

0845 am – Stourbridge - Stourbridge bus station – (Temporary) STAND A NEW

 

Transport Itinerary

ETA Ascot Racecourse - 1200 noon

Duration of Stay – 6 1/2 hours approx

Return Time – 1830 pm (Boarding at 1815 pm)

Comfort Stops - Yes (on both outward and return journey’s)

 

 

TIMINGS FOR THE DAY…

Gates open: 1000 am

Royal Procession: 1400 pm

First Race: 1430 pm

Last Race: 1730 pm

Entertainment concludes: 1830 pm

Please note: The dress code below is new for 2012.

Ladies
Ladies within the main Grandstand enclosure are encouraged to dress in a manner as befits a formal occasion.

Ladies are kindly asked to take particular note of the following:

• A hat, headpiece or fascinator should be worn at all times;
• Strapless or sheer strap dresses and tops are not permitted;
• Trousers must be full length and worn with a top that adheres to the guidelines above (i.e. strapless or sheer strap tops are not permitted);
• Jackets and pashminas may be worn but dresses and tops underneath should still comply with the Grandstand Admission dress code;
• Midriffs must be covered;
• Shorts are not permitted.

Gentlemen
Gentlemen are required to wear a suit with a shirt and tie.

 

 

Silver Ring  Admission (£50)

With a less formal atmosphere, the Silver Ring at Royal Ascot is a separate admission area that does not provide access to the Parade Ring or the main Grandstand. The Silver Ring still provides an excellent position to watch the Royal Procession and the racing action. There are a variety of places to eat, drink and place a bet.

Other highlights of a Silver Ring ticket include:
•    Over 2,000 free seats available from which to view the racing
•    Big Screen TVs
•    Live music entertainment each day
•    Lawned area with many bars and food outlets including a Pizza Express.

Whilst we encourage racegoers to wear smart clothes no formal dress code applies except that bare chests are not permitted at any time.

 

 

 

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EXCURSION TERMS & CONDITIONS

WHEN BOOKING OUR EXCURSIONS YOU ARE AGREEING TO THE TERMS & CONDITIONS STATED BELOW

1) SHOULD YOU CANCEL – You or any member of your party may cancel your excursion at anytime provided that the person who booked the excursion makes the cancellation.

Cancellation charges:

WITHIN 48 HOURS – NO refund will be given to anyone cancelling within 48 hours of departure date. You will NOT be able to transfer your excursion within this 48 hour period.

WITHIN 7 DAYS - 50% refund will be given if you cancel within 7 days of departure date.

BEFORE 7 DAYS - FULL refund or option to transfer to another excursion to the same value or pay the difference if the excursion is higher in value.

2) IF WE CANCEL – It is necessary for a minimum number of passengers to travel on our excursions for them to operate. We operate on a break-even basis, we are happy to operate the excursion if we break even to cover all running costs. If we don’t get the numbers for the excursion to operate or have to cancel the excursion for any other reason WE WILL REFUND ALL MONIES PAID or offer a transfer to an alternative excursion of equal value.

3) PAYMENT –all excursions are advance bookins only. All major cards accepted over-the-phone. A £1.00 transaction fee will be charged per whole booking (NOT PER PERSON). Cash and card payable at booking office. Online bookings are provisional only and are not complete until payment has been received. Cheques are accepted for advance bookings only. Cheques are made payable to KINGS NORTON COACHES.

4) SEAT ALLOCATION - Seat numbers will be allocated on day of travel so you will be guaranteed to be seated with your booked party. We work on a first come first serve basis filling the coach front to back.

5) REQUESTS – Seat requests are accepted and every effort is made to fulfill these requests but are not always guaranteed.

6) PICK-UP TIMES – The company reserves the right to alter pick-up times if necessary. Pick-up times are a guideline only and may vary due to traffic congestion and passenger loading or any other unforeseen events. Passengers must arrive at their chosen pick-up point at least 5 minutes before departure time. The coach will only wait a maximum of 2minutes after pick-up time.

7) TOILETS - Some vehicles may not have onboard toilets but comfort stops will be carried out on long distant journeys.

8 ) WHEELCHAIRS/LIFTS – Unfortunately we do not have any disabled access vehicles that operate our excursions. We will carry fold up wheelchairs in our storage lockers. It is very important you notify the office at time of booking. Electric Scooters/Wheelchairs CANNOT be carried on our vehicles.

9) INFANTS – Infants under the age of 3 years may travel FREE of charge but no seat will be allocated. The infant can sit on a guardians lap when traveling. One infant under 3 can travel per adult. If you require a seat for your infant then a charge will apply. You are welcome to bring a car seat but most vehicles are fitted with lap belts and not necessary be 3 point seat belts.

10) LOST PROPERTY – The Company accept no liability for items left on our vehicles. If lost items are recovered from our vehicles we will hold them for 3 months from date they were recovered in which they will be destroyed after that period.

11) ANIMALS – Will not be carried on any vehicle except assistance/guide dogs.

12) VEHICLE SIZE – We reserve the right to use appropriate vehicle size corresponding with passenger numbers to avoid cancelling the tour. This could mean on not so popular excursions a mini-coach could be used.

13) MULTI-DESTINATION – Passengers could travel on same coach when going to separate destinations.

14) DROP-OFF’S – Drop off order will be down to the driver’s discretion. Usually reverse finishing in Halesowen.

15) SEAT BELTS – Must be worn when vehicle is in motion. Vehicles are mainly fitted with lap belts (1 point seat belts) and not necessary 3 point seat belts.

16) ALL OUR EXCURSIONS ARE ADVANCE BOOKINGS ONLY.

17) NO ALCOHOL TO BE CONSUMED ON COACHES

18) NO SMOKING ON COACHES (REQUIREMENT BY LAW)

19) USE OF FOUL LANGUAGE IS FORBIDDEN, FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN MAY BE TRAVELLING.

FINANCIAL SECURITY

ALL MONIES PAID ARE HELD IN KINGS NORTON COACHES TRUST ACCOUNT, AND TO COMPLY WITH E.C. DIRECTIVE, YOUR MONEY WILL NOT BE MADE AVAILABLE TO KINGS NORTON COACHES UNTIL THE COMPLETION OF YOUR EXCURSION / HOLIDAY, SO IN THE UNLIKELY EVENT THAT KINGS NORTON COACHES CEASED TRADING YOUR MONEY IS SAFE.