Guards Polo Club season and Cartier Queen's Cup
Guards Polo at Smith's Lawn from the City of London
Guards Polo at Smith's Lawn from the City of London. Collection in the City of London can be from a home, a club or a hotel lobby. 27.4 miles separate the City of London from Guards Polo Club, Smith's Lawn, Windsor Great Park: about 59 minutes on the A4, M4 and M25. Guards Polo at Smith's Lawn usually runs from April to mid-September, with the Cartier Queen's Cup between late May and mid-June. Smith's Lawn has the Clubhouse overlooking the Queen's Ground plus five more fields; Flemish Farm adds two grounds with Windsor Castle views.
How the day runs
Your chauffeur arrives in the City of London with time in hand. An executive saloon is the usual choice for a pair. From there it is the A4, M4 and M25 to Guards Polo Club, Smith's Lawn, Windsor Great Park. Drop-off follows the published arrangements. 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. While you are inside, the chauffeur waits nearby and is ready when you are. Home to the City of London is about 58 minutes once clear of the venue traffic.
- the City of London to Guards Polo Club, Smith's Lawn, Windsor Great Park59 min, 27.4 miles, in clear traffic
- Guards Polo Club, Smith's Lawn, Windsor Great Park to the City of London58 min, 27 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Smith's Lawn has the Clubhouse overlooking the Queen's Ground plus five more fields; Flemish Farm adds two grounds with Windsor Castle views.
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.comAll 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 long is the drive from the City of London to Guards Polo at Smith's Lawn?
About 59 minutes and 27.4 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 the City of London, a car goes door to door in about 59 minutes.
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