The Betfred Derby Festival
The Derby at Epsom from Grove Park
Bound for the Derby at Epsom, starting in Grove Park. Allow 45 minutes via the A222, A232 and A2022, before event traffic. Dates for 2027: 4–5 June 2027. The Derby is run over 1 mile, 4 furlongs and 10 yards on an undulating course. The first Derby was run in 1780. Around 15,000 people live in Grove Park. Grove Park station dates from 1871. Greater London is Grove Park's county.
How the day runs
In Grove Park, the chauffeur arrives early and waits outside. At Epsom Downs Racecourse, the car uses the permitted drop-off for your enclosure. Through the day the car stays nearby, ready when you are. Getting back to Grove Park takes 45 minutes on clear roads. Positioning from Oxford to Grove Park is 1 hour 48 minutes, built into the booking.
- Grove Park to Epsom Downs Racecourse45 min, 17.4 miles, in clear traffic
- Epsom Downs Racecourse to Grove Park45 min, 17.2 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
The Derby is run over 1 mile, 4 furlongs and 10 yards on an undulating course.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukThe first Derby was run in 1780.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukGrove Park has a population of about 15,000.
Source: wikidata.orgGrove Park station opened in 1871.
Source: wikidata.orgGrove Park is in Greater London.
Source: wikidata.orgA dress code applies in the Queen Elizabeth II Stand on Derby Day; other enclosures are relaxed.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukThe race traditionally takes place on the first Saturday in June.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukThe closest National Rail station to Grove Park by road is Grove Park (GRP), within a couple of minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
How many miles is Epsom Downs Racecourse from Grove Park?
17.4 miles via the A222, A232 and A2022: 45 minutes in clear traffic, longer on the day.
When is the Derby at Epsom in 2027?
4–5 June 2027.
Is there a dress code at the Derby at Epsom?
A dress code applies in the Queen Elizabeth II Stand on Derby Day; other enclosures are relaxed.
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