In which month is the Royal Ascot race meeting held?
Ascot, Berkshire Ascot's year is held in June: Royal Ascot is without doubt the world's most famous race meeting, steeped in history dating back to 1711. The royal family attend the meeting, arriving each day in a horse-drawn carriage. It is a major event in the British social calendar. Although this has placed Ascot onto the British social map, it has many direct effects on the local community, not least of which are the associated traffic problems. The course is still owned by the crown. Ascot Racecourse employs over 70 full-time staff, which increases temporarily to 6,000 during Royal Ascot week. The
Royal Ascot Golf Club Royal Ascot Golf Club The Ascot Golf Club was founded in 1887. It is the second oldest and the only Royal Golf Club in Berkshire. Originally golf was played on Ascot Heath within the confines of the Race Course and became a Royal Club by Royal Command of Queen Victoria in 1887. Hamilton was the president of this club. The course was designed by J.H.Taylor who went on to design many courses in Europe. One of the earlier competitions was The Boys Amateur Championship which was played on The Heath in 1921. The Trophy for this was presented to The