Originally Posted by
Swanhunter
Ascot is a big day out. Windsor on a Monday night is fun but a rather more "functional" experience. The function being gambling and drinking v the whole scene at Ascot.
Agreed, I've been to Windsor a couple of times on a Monday night, and though a very pleasant evening, it's rather a modest affair and doesn't really fit the OPs aspiration for a "once in a lifetime" experience.