Summer Mile Family Raceday at Ascot is not to be missed, featuring exciting activities and entertainment for friends and family to enjoy, all alongside a thrilling card of Flat racing.

Celebrate the season in style at Ascot’s midsummer marvel. Prepare to unpack your picnic on the pristine lawns and tuck into an action-packed afternoon of fun and thrills. A dedicated family area ensures endless excitement for younger racegoers. With complimentary face painters, balloon modellers and roaming entertainers ready to sprinkle pure joy and delight amongst the stands.

Kids (under 18s) race free when accompanied by an adult and do not need an admission ticket. Older teens may be asked for ID as proof of age.

Back at the track, one of the most important mile races of the season takes place on the Saturday. The Group 2 Summer Mile Stakes often attracts some of the protagonists from Royal Ascot as well as those with loftier ambitions ahead. Mohaather won this in 2020 before going on to Group 1 glory while Master Of The Seas was a classy winner in 2023 who went on to win at the Breeders’ Cup.

Under 18s go free with a paying adult and kids activities are free.