Glyndebourne Festival

The Glyndebourne Festival from Trivelles Gatwick Hotel

A chauffeured day at the Glyndebourne Festival, starting from Trivelles Gatwick Hotel. Trivelles Gatwick Hotel stands in its own grounds. It is a 46-room hotel. The nearest station by road is Ifield, about 6 minutes away. 33.2 miles separate Trivelles Gatwick Hotel from Glyndebourne: about 49 minutes on the A23 and A27. That is 55 minutes shorter than the same trip from Mayfair. In 2027 it runs 20 May – 29 August. London Biggin Hill Airport is about 77 minutes away by road (55.8 miles).

How the day runs

Your car is at the door of Trivelles Gatwick Hotel before you come down. You travel in a luxury people-carrier for families and groups. From there it is the A23 and A27 to Glyndebourne. Drop-off follows the published arrangements. Cars should be pre-booked both ways as local availability is limited; drop-off and collection is at the set-down point shown on the grounds map. A large free audience car park is managed by attendants. Between your arrival and the last of the day, the chauffeur stays within easy reach. Home to Trivelles Gatwick Hotel is about 49 minutes once clear of the venue traffic.

  • Trivelles Gatwick Hotel to Glyndebourne49 min, 33.2 miles, in clear traffic
  • Glyndebourne to Trivelles Gatwick Hotel49 min, 33 miles, in clear traffic

Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.

Worth knowing

  • London Biggin Hill Airport is about 77 minutes away by road (55.8 miles).

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  • Cars should be pre-booked both ways as local availability is limited; drop-off and collection is at the set-down point shown on the grounds map. A large free audience car park is managed by attendants.

    Source: glyndebourne.com
  • Black tie is traditional during the Festival (May-August); autumn season is smart casual. On-site changing facilities are available.

    Source: glyndebourne.com
  • Trivelles Gatwick Hotel has 46 rooms.

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  • The closest National Rail station to Trivelles Gatwick Hotel by road is Ifield (IFI), about 6 minutes' drive.

    Source: wikidata.org
  • London Gatwick Airport is about 49 minutes away by road (34.0 miles).

    Source: wikidata.org
  • Festival performances include a 90-minute interval for picnicking in the gardens or dining in the restaurants.

    Source: glyndebourne.com

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Questions

How long is the drive from Trivelles Gatwick Hotel to the Glyndebourne Festival?

About 49 minutes and 33.2 miles in clear traffic, via the A23 and A27; allow longer on the day.

When is the Glyndebourne Festival in 2027?

20 May – 29 August 2027.

Is there a dress code at the Glyndebourne Festival?

Black tie is traditional during the Festival (May-August); autumn season is smart casual. On-site changing facilities are available.

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