CEDARS SPORTS TENNIS COURTS RESURFACING
You must be signed in as a member to view this information. Sign In CEDARS SPORTS TENNIS COURTS RESURFACING From Tuesday 24 March Dear Members, We are pleased to inform you that we will be resurfacing courts 4, 5 and 6 (the three nearest the Cedars Sports building) from Tuesday 24 March, with the project scheduled to run for between five and seven weeks depending upon the weather. The timing has been selected so that the work can start once (hopefully!) the weather is drier and so that it can be completed in time for the peak tennis season, allowing members to enjoy maximum court availability during our busiest period. The courts will be upgraded from their current Poraflex (tarmac) surface to match the clay surface already used on courts 1, 2 and 3. Clay-based surfaces are softer and more forgiving than hard courts, providing a more comfortable playing experience. The change will also enable all tennis tournament matches to be played on a consistent surface throughout. This change of surface has been discussed with the Cedars Sports & Racquets Committee and the Committee is very much in favour of moving to clay for all the courts. While the resurfacing is taking place courts 1, 2 and 3 will remain available for regular sessions and classes. We appreciate your patience and support as we carry out these improvements and look forward to welcoming you onto the newly resurfaced courts in time for the summer season. Regards, Daniel PereiraChief Executive & Club Secretary
LADIES’ DAY AND DERBY DAY
You must be signed in as a member to view this information. Sign In LADIES’ DAY AND DERBY DAY Friday 5 and Saturday 6 June 2026 Ladies’ Day and Derby Day will be taking place at Epsom Downs Racecourse on Friday 5 and Saturday 6 June respectively. Although we are unable to host the usual Derby festivities at Woodcote Park due to the clubhouse refurbishment, we are pleased to announce a range of alternative arrangements so that you can still celebrate with your guests at the Club. The normal clubhouse dress code will apply throughout. Fountain Brasserie Lunch and Cream Tea Available on Ladies’ Day and Derby Day Enjoy a glass of Club Champagne on arrival followed by a delicious four-course lunch and then a cream tea in the Fountain Brasserie. Take in the thrilling racing action on the TV screens and enjoy your table reservation for the whole of the afternoon: table reservations are from 12.00 noon until the final race of the day (approximately 5.45pm). Price: £110.00 per person, which includes a four-course lunch with a glass of Champagne and a cream tea. Normal dinner service in the Fountain Brasserie will resume from 7.00pm. Bookings for the Fountain Brasserie will open at 10.00am on Tuesday 24 February. For more information or to book, please email the Central Reservations Team or telephone 020 7747 3474 after this time. Fountain Lawn Champagne Pop-Up Available on Ladies’ Day and Derby Day A dedicated Champagne Pop-Up Bar will be serving a selection of chilled cuvées, perfect for toasting the occasion in style. For those wishing to place a bet, a Tote betting stand will also be available on the Fountain Lawn, offering a convenient way to take part in the excitement of the races. There are no bookings for this, just turn up on the day. The Lounge Derby Afternoon Tea Available on Ladies’ Day and Derby Day Indulge in a sumptuous Derby Afternoon Tea, perfectly complemented by a glass of Club Champagne, as you watch the live action from the racecourse in the comfort of the Lounge. Price: £65.00 per person, which includes Derby Afternoon Tea with a glass of Club Champagne. Bookings for the Lounge will open at 10.00am on Tuesday 24 February. For more information or to book, please email the Central Reservations Team or telephone 020 7747 3474 after this time. Car Parking Car parks at Woodcote Park will be available to members as usual. The Captain’s Drive Parking Available on Derby Day only The top of the Captain’s Drive will be transformed into a lively hub for race-day celebrations. Gather your family and friends and settle in for a fun-filled day. Feel free to bring your own picnic and garden games to enjoy on the lawns. Throughout the day, there will be a barbecue, a bouncy castle for the children, an ice cream bicycle and a retail buggy serving Pimms, wine, Champagne and soft drinks. Altogether, it promises to be a wonderful day out for the whole family. Price: £30.00 per car, which includes a parking permit for the Captain’s Drive. Please note, food and drinks can be purchased on the day and are not included in the price. Parking at the top of the Captain’s Drive is by permit only. Bookings for the Captain’s Drive Parking for Derby Day 2026 will open at 10.00am on Tuesday 21 April via the Events section on the Club website. Please note: Members are not permitted to drive onto the Captain’s Drive from Langley Vale Road. Access to the Captain’s Drive Parking Permit Area will be through the main clubhouse gates and up the Captain’s Drive. Cars are parked at your own risk and must not be left overnight. Club Classic Picnic Hamper Available on Derby Day only For Derby Day, pre-order one of our Club Classic Picnic Hampers to enjoy in the Club grounds. Alternatively, you can take your picnic away to a location of your choice. Price: £90.00 for two people. Picnic hampers can be pre-ordered from 10.00am on Saturday 30 May. To place your order, please contact the Stirling’s Team at stirlingsreservations@royalautomobileclub.co.uk after this time. A collection time will be arranged with a member of the Stirling’s Team. Picnic hampers will need to be returned to the Lounge by 9.00pm that evening where a member of the team will be able to check if the basket is complete. Please note that an extra charge of up to £60.00 will apply if the basket is damaged or if items are missing. Epsom Racecourse Booking Discounts Admission Tickets Royal Automobile Club members can enjoy a 10% discount when booking QEII Stand general admission tickets for Ladies’ Day or Derby Day, directly via the Jockey Club’s website. To redeem your discount, please visit the Jockey Club website and use the following codes at the checkout: Ladies Day, Friday 5 June (Normal price: £135.00| Discounted price: £121.50) – use code RACLD26 Derby Day, Saturday 6 June (Normal price: £149.00 | Discounted price: £134.10) – use code RACDD26 This offer is available now and will remain valid until Thursday 30 April 2026. Terms and conditions apply and is subject to availability. We hope you will take advantage of this special opportunity. Hospitality Package at Epsom Racecourse Royal Automobile Club members can enjoy up to 20% off hospitality packages on Ladies’ Day and Derby Day. To book a hospitality package, please email Jamie Rossi at The Jockey Club or telephone 01372 477 747. This offer is available now and will remain valid until Thursday 30 April 2026. Jamie will talk you through the various hospitality options available. For general admission tickets to the racecourse, please visit thejockeyclub.co.uk. FURTHER INFORMATON ABOUT WOODCOTE PARK ON DERBY WEEKEND Golf Both courses will be open as usual on Ladies’ Day. Due to car parking and picnic arrangements for Derby Day, there will be some slight changes to the Old Course on Saturday 6 June: the 7th hole
WOODCOTE PARK CLUBHOUSE – JANUARY TO JUNE 2026
WOODCOTE PARK CLUBHOUSE – JANUARY TO JUNE 2026 LATEST NEWS Noisy work is taking place at various times during daytime hours, which is affecting the clubhouse Lounge. The Pavilion Lounge is open, with drinks and light refreshments available. A major refurbishment of the clubhouse at Woodcote Park is taking place throughout the first half of 2026, which will result in a range of improvements. These include a completely new arrival area and fully refurbished bedrooms. Most of Woodcote Park continues to operate as normal. We have also constructed a temporary building – the ‘Pavilion’ – to provide alternative lounge and event facilities. Further updates on progress and information about any changes to the arrangements described below will be provided on this page and in The Club Wire. The work The Work A number of improvements are being implemented at the same time, as they are all linked together in one way or another. This means that much of the clubhouse is closed until the end of June 2026. All the bedrooms are being refurbished, with air conditioning installed throughout and sound insulation improvements in the rooms overlooking the car park and at the rear of the clubhouse. An extension is being constructed on the side of the clubhouse to provide a new entrance and larger reception area, which will be more practical and of a standard befitting the Club. The main kitchen, located in the heart of the ground floor, is being refurbished with new equipment which will be more practical, reliable and efficient. The clubhouse car park is being relandscaped, also to provide a smarter and more welcoming arrival to the clubhouse. This includes moving the delivery area away from the clubhouse to the far end of the car park by the administration block. The Hurricane Bar is being extended and refurbished, but very much in the same character as it is now. This is possible because of the relocation of the existing reception and back office to the new extension. Extensive behind-the-scenes upgrades are also taking place in utilities such as water, electrics and heating. Finally, repairs are being undertaken to the external fabric of the clubhouse including the brickwork, stonework, windows and roof. What is closed? What is closed? The following areas are closed until the end of June: the clubhouse car park the main clubhouse entrance the clubhouse reception area, ground floor cloakroom (including the cash machine) and WCs everything on the first floor and above of the clubhouse (including the bedrooms, snooker room, syndicate room and first floor banqueting rooms) the Hurricane Bar Stirling’s restaurant and bar. What is open? What is open? Other areas of Woodcote Park All other areas of Woodcote Park are operating completely as normal including: Cedars Sports the Walled Garden the 19th Hole the Spike Bar and terrace all golf facilities the Club Shop (although access will be via the lower floor only) the Junior Club Room. Within the clubhouse The Fountain Brasserie is operating as normal, providing a full menu and with no change in opening hours. This will include the Fountain Terrace when the summer starts. Please note, however, that the square alcove area at the rear of the restaurant is not available as it will be used for other purposes during the project. The Lounge remains open except when the refurbishment work is too noisy or causing other disruption. This is only likely to be on weekdays and, if possible, members will be advised via this section of the website if the Lounge is going to be closed. Snacks and refreshments are available but with a reduced menu. The Cedar Room is available for planned activities, meetings and events, including some private events arranged by members. Catering options are limited until the replacement main kitchen opens in April, when the normal full food and beverage range will become available again. Please look out for special dining events which will be announced in The Club Wire. Sunday Lunch in the Cedar Room continues to be available (from Sunday 18 January) but with a slightly reduced number of places. The Pavilion A temporary 500 sq m pavilion has been constructed on the Cedar Lawn, adjacent to the Cedar Room, and will be available throughout the project. It is connected to the clubhouse via a short, covered walkway to the clubhouse’s Cedar Lawn entrance. The main area is the ‘Pavilion Lounge’. Comfortably furnished, it is open from 8.00am to 11.00pm, seven days a week. Newspapers, bridge tables and a menu of drinks and light refreshments are available. The Pavilion building also includes a room for members to work in (to replace the syndicate room in the clubhouse) and storage for the Activity Groups’ equipment. There is heating and air conditioning throughout the Pavilion to control the temperature. WCs and cloakrrom WCs and Cloakroom The Pavilion includes high quality, fully plumbed-in and accessible WCs. These are available from 8.00am to 11.00pm, seven days a week. The WCs in the Fountain Brasserie are available as normal. Rails for coats are available in the Pavilion. Reception and post box Reception and Post Box A temporary reception desk is located in the clubhouse Lounge. If you have any queries or need any assistance, please ask a member of the reception team. The post box which is usually by the clubhouse reception desk is temporarily located inside the ground floor entrance to Golf Reception. Post may be put into the box or handed to the team at Golf Reception. Activities Activities The Activity Groups’ programmes are continuing with very little change. Most activities will take place in the Cedar Room, including Chess and Bridge, Book Club meetings and Photography, Film, Choir, Gardening & Nature and Golf events. Further details are available on the Club website (in the ‘Activity Groups’ area) and will be provided in Activity Group information emails. A snooker table is temporarily located in Stirling’s. Events Events The Club events programme at Woodcote Park has been reduced during the first half of
REFURBISHMENT OF THE WOODCOTE PARK CLUBHOUSE