Join us for a fabulous day of fashion, racing, and fundraising at our annual Ascot Ladies’ Day charity event in support of hospice care.
Ascot Ladies’ Day
Thursday 18th June 2026, from 11.30am
A wonderful opportunity to dress up, enjoy great food, and raise money for an important cause.
Thursday 18th June 2026
From 11:30am
The White Hart Inn, Lydgate, Oldham, OL4 4JJ
Ticket Price: £65 (including a £15 donation to the Hospice)
Dress code: Formal attire (hats and fascinators optional)
The Day’s Schedule
11:30am – Arrival Drinks
Guests will be welcomed with a glass of Buck’s Fizz or Pimm’s and lemonade to start the celebrations.
12:00pm – Three-Course Lunch
Enjoy a delicious three-course meal served in the beautiful surroundings of The White Hart.
Menu
Ham hock terrine, Branston pickle, melba toast
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Roast Yorkshire chicken, roasted carrots, red cabbage, roast potatoes, red wine sauce (c)
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Sticky toffee pudding, vanilla ice cream (ve option available)
Afternoon – Live Racing & Entertainment
Watch all the live racing from Royal Ascot throughout the day while enjoying the lively atmosphere.
5:00pm – Afternoon Tea
A traditional afternoon tea will be served to round off the day.
Menu
Tuna Mayo and cucumber sandwiches
Roast ham, pommery mustard sandwiches
Egg mayonnaise & cress (v) sandwiches
Roast chicken, bacon, tomato, lettuce sandwiches
Scones, strawberry jam and clotted cream, lemon meringue tart and chocolate eclairs
Entertainment & Activities
There will be plenty happening throughout the day including:
- Live racing coverage
- Professional event photographer
- Charity raffle
- Charity auction
- Onsite bookmaker
- Best Hat Competition
Most of all, we would simply love your company for what promises to be a fantastic day supporting a very special cause.
Bookings
All bookings are being handled directly by The White Hart Inn.
To reserve your place, please contact the venue directly on 01457 872 566.
If you have any questions about our 2026 Ascot Ladies’ Day, please contact our Fundraising Team on 0161 624 9984 or fundraising@drkh.org.uk
Ascot Ladies’ Day 2025 Highlights
Dr Kershaw’s Ascot Ladies’ Day at The White Hart Inn is an event that raises funds for Dr Kershaw’s Hospice, a charity (Charity Number 1105924) whose registered office is at Dr Kershaw’s Hospice, Turf Lane, Royton, Oldham, OL2 6EU (“Dr Kershaw’s”). By agreeing to participate in this event you accept there are certain terms and conditions to participation set by Dr Kershaw’s which are set out in full below: –
The following are Dr Kershaw’s conditions of entry to the Event and terms of participation in the Event: –
- Everyone attending this event must be aged 18 and over.
- The ticket price for this event is £65, with £15 of that amount going to Dr Kershaw’s Hospice.
- It is your responsibility to liaise with The White Hart regarding dietary requirements prior to the event.
- If for any reason you or a group member are not able to take part in this event, your tickets will not be refunded.
- You are taking part in the Event at your own risk. Dr Kershaw’s will not have responsibility for any risk, loss or costs which you incur in connection with the Event and you will indemnify Dr Kershaw’s and any persons acting on their behalf for any risk, damages, loss or costs arising as a result of your participation in the Event.
- Any arrangements you make independently which do not form part of the event are entirely at your own risk.
- Dr Kershaw’s do not accept responsibility in respect of death, bodily injury or illness of any person on one of our events as a result of (but not limited to) physical exertion for which a participant is not prepared, force of nature, consumption of alcohol, civil unrest, terrorism, breakdown of equipment or any other beyond our control.
- You must provide Dr Kershaw’s and any persons acting on their behalf with information, which they may request in connection with the Event.
- You confirm that any photographs that you share publicly and/or with Dr Kershaw’s will be usable by Dr Kershaw’s on the social media platform that you shared the photograph on.
- Photography and/or videography will be taking place at this event. Images and footage may be used for promotional and marketing purposes on social media and in printed materials. This may be shared with trusted third parties (e.g. local newspapers and Dr Kershaw’s Hospice).If you prefer not to be photographed or filmed, please speak to the event photographer or a volunteer and they will endeavour to avoid you being included in any media. Our lawful basis for processing is legitimate interest under the UK GDPR.
- Prior to and during the event you will be responsible for your own safety, you will take reasonable care to ensure the safety of other participants and you will comply promptly with all instructions and guidelines given by Dr Kershaw’s and any persons acting on their behalf.
- You accept that the interests and reputation of Dr Kershaw’s are of paramount importance. Dr Kershaw’s may at any time and at its sole discretion, cancel the Event, withdraw your place on the Event or exclude you from the Event.
- If cancellation occurs due to unusual and unforeseeable circumstances beyond our control, such as a national emergency, natural disaster, fire, bad weather, or other such events (acts of force majeure), then we will advise you as soon as it is reasonable to do so.
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