Meet Dennis Benneyworth – Former Mayor of Hungerford and stallholder here at the Arcade. Dennis specialises in top hats and horse racing memorabilia. Every year Dennis empties his cabinet here and sets up shop at Ascot Racecourse for one of the most famous race meetings in the world – Royal Ascot.
If you are lucky enough to attend Royal Ascot, a top hat is an absolute must. Indeed, if you have seats in the Royal Enclosure, you won’t be allowed in unless you are wearing one.
Royal Ascot was established in 1711 after Queen Anne opened the racecourse and attracts over 300,000 attendees every year making it Europe’s best-attended race meeting.
Although most popular during racing season, Dennis’ top hats are available all year round in cabinet 116. Many more hats and related items are also available on his website at www.sportingstudy.co.uk
