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Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will begin her Diamond Jubilee celebrations by attending The Epsom Derby on 2nd June 2012. The event is just one of a series of special celebrations marking The Queen's 60th anniversary which gives us an extended weekend with an additional Bank Holiday on Tuesday 5th June. This famous race meeting is one of the oldest and greatest horse races in the world, established by the Earl of Derby in 1779. Today this race for three-year-olds attracts prize money of over a million pounds and crowds approaching 100,000. The rolling hills of the Epsom Downs make this course a unique challenge for horses and jockeys alike. It is also one of the most glamorous events in the international racing calendar. The Queen arrives by carriage, followed by thousands of spectators in their best togs. Racing gets underway at 2pm sharp. The Derby itself takes place on the Saturday, while Friday features a race called The Oaks, and, more importantly, Ladies Day, which is as much a fashion show as a horse race. Last year, Mickael Barzalona riding French trained Pour Moi won the Investec Derby with The Queen's horse, the 5-2 favourite Carlton House, coming in fourth - she'll be hoping she can improve on that in 2012 to mark her special anniversary year.About Epsom Downs Racecourse
Home of both The Derby and The Oaks, Epsom Downs Racecourse is less than an hour by rail from London Victoria or just over an hour from Waterloo Station. Early June's Epsom Derby (arguably the most famous horse race in the world) is the UK's premier thoroughbred horse race for three-year-old colts and fillies, while the Epsom Oaks (also raced in early June) is the third of Britain's five Classic races to be held during the season. More about Epsom Downs Racecourse
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101 Waddon Way, CR9 | 6.8 miles from The Epsom Derby
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Events near The Epsom Derby
London > Events > Sporting Events Dates: 1st June - 2nd June 2012
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London > Entertainment > Theatres
24-26 High Street, KT1 | 7 miles from The Epsom Derby
The Rose Theatre, Kingston is an 850 seat venue ideally suited to Shakespeare which opened in 2008 in the centre of Kingston Upon Thames. The design ...More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
240 The Broadway, SW19 | 7.8 miles from The Epsom Derby
The Wimbledon-based Polka Children's Theatre is one of the few venues in the UK which produces and directs work solely for kids. Opened in 1979, the ...More
London > Entertainment > Comedy Clubs
77 Bedford Hill, Balham, SW12 | 10 miles from The Epsom Derby
It's worth venturing all the way to Balham for this comedy club - it's a class act. The legendary Banana Cabaret has run every Friday and ...More
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London > Attractions > Attractions for Kids
Chessington, KT9 | 3.6 miles from The Epsom Derby
In the beginning, Chessington World of Adventures was a nondescript zoo with a few fairground rides tacked on. Now it's a fully-fledged theme park which ...More
London > Attractions > Activities for Kids
Leatherhead Road, Chessington, Surrey, KT9 | 3.6 miles from The Epsom Derby
Watch sharks swimming overhead and tickle the tummy of a sting ray at the aquatic Sea Life centre at Chessington World of Adventures & Zoo. Opened ...More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
East Molesey, KT8 | 7.2 miles from The Epsom Derby
Travel through over 500 years of rich royal history reflected in the palace's varied and stunning mix of Baroque and Tudor architecture. The winding corridors, lavish ...More
London > Shopping > House and Garden
0, KT2 | 7 miles from The Epsom Derby
In common with the rest of the shops on Old London Road, this lovely interiors store - made over by Mary Portas, Queen of Shops - ...More
London > Shopping > Hair and Grooming
22-23 Wimbledon Hill Road, SW19 | 7.8 miles from The Epsom Derby
This excellent hair and beauty clinic on Wimbledon Hill Road offers the full range of hair and beauty treatments as well as yoga classes. Gina Conway ...More
London > Shopping > Games and Hobbies
613 Garratt Lane, SW18 | 9.2 miles from The Epsom Derby
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London > Restaurants > French restaurants
85 Maple Road, KT6 | 6.1 miles from The Epsom Derby
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9 Approach Road, Raynes Park, SW20 | 6.7 miles from The Epsom Derby
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34 Durham Road, SW20 | 6.8 miles from The Epsom Derby
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London > Education > Language Courses
2 Stoneleigh Park Road, Epsom, KT19 | 3.3 miles from The Epsom Derby
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London > Education > Language Courses
Liongate Enterprise Park, 80 Morden Road, CR4 | 6.7 miles from The Epsom Derby
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London > Education > Arts and Drama
Parchmore Place, CR7 | 9.1 miles from The Epsom Derby
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Leisure near The Epsom Derby
London > Leisure > Golf
Hampton Wick, Kingston-upon-Thames, KT1 | 7.2 miles from The Epsom Derby
Situated in the grounds of Henry VIII’s former residence, Hampton Court Palace, with deer roaming about the fairway, this golf course is an agreeable choice for ...More
London > Leisure > Racquet Sports
Hampton Court Palace, Surry, KT8 | 7.2 miles from The Epsom Derby
Set in 60 acres of beautiful gardens, Hampton Court charts the last 500 years of royal history from the time of Henry VIII. Not only that, ...More
London > Leisure > Activities
93 Ridgway, Wimbledon Village, SW19 | 7.6 miles from The Epsom Derby
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London > Nightlife > Pubs
Alma Road, Esher, KT10 | 6.3 miles from The Epsom Derby
This picturesque pub is an out-of-town hidden gem, perfect for a Sunday jaunt or if you're visiting nearby Hampton Court. Marney's Village Inn is the kind ...More
London > Nightlife > Pubs
14-15 Crooked Billet, Wimbledon Common, SW19 | 7.6 miles from The Epsom Derby
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London > Nightlife > Pubs
6 Crooked Billet, Wimbledon Common, SW19 | 7.6 miles from The Epsom Derby
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London > Nightlife > Wine Bars
126 St John's Hill, SW11 | 10.7 miles from The Epsom Derby
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London > Nightlife > Bars
35-37 Battersea Rise, SW11 | 10.9 miles from The Epsom Derby
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London > Business > Venue Hire
Hampton Court Palace, Hampton Court, KT8 | 7.2 miles from The Epsom Derby
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London > Business > Venue Hire
3-4 Woodhayes Rd, Wimbledon Common, SW19 | 7.5 miles from The Epsom Derby
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London > Business > Venue Hire
Ham Street, Richmond-upon-Thames, TW10 | 9.4 miles from The Epsom Derby
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Epsom Downs Racecourse events
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Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will begin her Diamond Jubilee celebrations by attending The Epsom Derby on 2nd June 2012. The event is just one of a series of special celebrations marking The Queen's 60th anniversary which gives us an extended weekend with an additional Bank Holiday on Tuesday 5th June. This famous race meeting is one of the oldest... More about this event
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