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Economics2h 20m ago

This year’s Royal Ascot festival is set to be worth £140m to the UK economy as fans flock to Berkshire for top level flat racing.

Berkshire, UK

Who
fans, 30 Michelin-starred chefs, Ascot Racecourse, Felicity Barnard
What
This year’s Royal Ascot festival is set to be worth £140m to the UK economy as fans flock to Berkshire for top level flat racing.
When
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT · 2h 20m ago
Where
Berkshire, UK ·
Why
Around 300,000 fans are expected to attend over the five days of horse racing, which starts tomorrow afternoon, with 38,000 hospitality covers to be served by over 30 Michelin starred chefs.
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The Royal Ascot festival is projected to add £140 million to the UK economy and support nearly 2,000 jobs, with total GVA across all operations estimated at £264.5 million, highlighting a significant economic infusion from a five-day sporting event.

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