Guards Polo Club season and Cartier Queen's Cup
Guards Polo at Smith's Lawn from Buntingford
A chauffeured day at Guards Polo at Smith's Lawn, leaving from Buntingford. The run is 57.9 miles, 1 hour 15 minutes on a clear road via the A10, A414 and M25. The usual timing is from April to mid-September, with the Cartier Queen's Cup between late May and mid-June. Originally the Household Brigade Polo Club, renamed in 1969, and fully civilian from 2000. King Charles III became President in early 2024. The season runs from April to mid-September, with more than 600 matches a year. Rail reached Royston station in 1850. Victoria House in Buntingford is Grade II* listed. Among Buntingford's listed buildings is Church of St Peter (Grade I).
How the day runs
Pick-up is from your Buntingford address, timed to the day's start. On arrival, the chauffeur follows the event's own drop-off signs. The chauffeur waits close by rather than leaving and coming back. The return to Buntingford is 57.4 miles, 1 hour 14 minutes plus the exit queue. The car sets out from Oxford, 84.1 miles from Buntingford.
- Buntingford to Guards Polo Club, Smith's Lawn, Windsor Great Park1 hr 15 min, 57.9 miles, in clear traffic
- Guards Polo Club, Smith's Lawn, Windsor Great Park to Buntingford1 hr 14 min, 57.4 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Originally the Household Brigade Polo Club, renamed in 1969, and fully civilian from 2000. King Charles III became President in early 2024.
Source: guardspoloclub.comThe season runs from April to mid-September, with more than 600 matches a year.
Source: guardspoloclub.comRoyston station opened in 1850.
Source: wikidata.orgVictoria House, in central Buntingford, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukChurch of St Peter, in central Buntingford, carries a Grade I listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukSmart 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.comFarnborough Airport is about 41 minutes away by road (15.5 miles).
Source: wikidata.orgThe club was founded on 25 January 1955 with Prince Philip as first President, a role he held for 66 years.
Source: guardspoloclub.com
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Questions
What drive time should we allow from Buntingford for Guards Polo at Smith's Lawn?
1 hour 15 minutes and 57.9 miles in clear traffic via the A10, A414 and M25; allow more on the day.
When is Guards Polo at Smith's Lawn in 2027?
Not yet published; the organisers post the calendar ahead of the season.
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.
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