Guards Polo Club season and Cartier Queen's Cup
Guards Polo at Smith's Lawn from Blakes Hotel
A chauffeured day at Guards Polo at Smith's Lawn, starting from Blakes Hotel. Blakes Hotel stands in London. The hotel has 45 rooms. The nearest station by road is West Brompton, about 3 minutes away. On the map the run is 22.6 miles and about 39 minutes in clear traffic, by way of the A4, M4 and M25. That is 8 minutes shorter than the same trip from Mayfair. Expect it from April to mid-September, with the Cartier Queen's Cup between late May and mid-June; 2027 dates follow later. The club hosts the Inter Regimental, described as the oldest continually played polo trophy in the world.
How the day runs
The chauffeur arrives at Blakes Hotel ahead of time and waits by the entrance. Choose a luxury people-carrier for a larger party. From there it is the A4, M4 and M25 to Guards Polo Club, Smith's Lawn, Windsor Great Park. For drop-off, the organisers' own rules apply. Enter via Blacknest Gate (sat nav SL5 7SA) and drive about a mile through the park. On ticketed event days cars may drop spectators at a designated cars turning point without a car pass, a short walk from the Clubhouse. All parking is unallocated and needs a car pass. Through the afternoon the car is parked close by, not sent away. Back at Blakes Hotel about 40 minutes after leaving the gates, give or take the exit queue.
- Blakes Hotel to Guards Polo Club, Smith's Lawn, Windsor Great Park39 min, 22.6 miles, in clear traffic
- Guards Polo Club, Smith's Lawn, Windsor Great Park to Blakes Hotel40 min, 22.6 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
The club hosts the Inter Regimental, described as the oldest continually played polo trophy in the world.
Source: guardspoloclub.comEnter via Blacknest Gate (sat nav SL5 7SA) and drive about a mile through the park. On ticketed event days cars may drop spectators at a designated cars turning point without a car pass, a short walk from the Clubhouse. All parking is unallocated and needs a car pass.
Source: guardspoloclub.comSmart casual in all areas. Royal Box: men in collared shirt and tie, lounge suit or jacket/blazer; women in dresses, skirts or tailored trousers. No beachwear or rubber flip-flops.
Source: guardspoloclub.comBlakes Hotel has 45 rooms.
Source: openstreetmap.orgThe closest National Rail station to Blakes Hotel by road is West Brompton (WBP), about 3 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgAll seating is allocated for the Cartier Queen's Cup Final; there is no access to and from the stands during play.
Source: guardspoloclub.comA car park pass includes space behind the car for a picnic; barbecues are banned anywhere on Smith's Lawn.
Source: guardspoloclub.comThe nearest helicopter landing site is at Coworth Park, 1.5 miles away, by prior permission.
Source: guardspoloclub.com
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Questions
How far is Guards Polo at Smith's Lawn from Blakes Hotel?
About 39 minutes and 22.6 miles in clear traffic, via the A4, M4 and M25; allow longer on the day.
Is there a dress code at Guards Polo at Smith's Lawn?
Smart casual in all areas. Royal Box: men in collared shirt and tie, lounge suit or jacket/blazer; women in dresses, skirts or tailored trousers. No beachwear or rubber flip-flops.
Would the train be quicker?
The station for Guards Polo at Smith's Lawn is Virginia Water or Sunningdale (also Egham). From Blakes Hotel, a car goes door to door in about 39 minutes.
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