Guards Polo Club season and Cartier Queen's Cup
Guards Polo at Smith's Lawn from Ludgershall
A chauffeured day at Guards Polo at Smith's Lawn, leaving from Ludgershall. The run is 53.4 miles, 1 hour 14 minutes on a clear road via the A342, A303 and M3. It is usually held from April to mid-September, with the Cartier Queen's Cup between late May and mid-June; 2027 dates follow later. Smith's Lawn has the Clubhouse overlooking the Queen's Ground plus five more fields; Flemish Farm adds two grounds with Windsor Castle views. It describes itself as Europe's largest polo club by membership and number of grounds, with about 1,000 social and 160 playing members. With about 5,500 residents, Ludgershall is a small town of 5,000 to 10,000 people. For rail, Andover (ADV) is the nearest stop, about 14 minutes' drive. The station at Andover opened in 1859.
How the day runs
The car is at your door in Ludgershall in good time for the gates. Set-down at Guards Polo Club, Smith's Lawn, Windsor Great Park is where the organisers direct private cars. From arrival until you leave, the chauffeur stays within easy reach. Getting back to Ludgershall takes 1 hour 15 minutes on clear roads. Oxford, where Ravensley starts each job, is 1 hour 17 minutes from Ludgershall.
- Ludgershall to Guards Polo Club, Smith's Lawn, Windsor Great Park1 hr 14 min, 53.4 miles, in clear traffic
- Guards Polo Club, Smith's Lawn, Windsor Great Park to Ludgershall1 hr 15 min, 53.5 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.comIt describes itself as Europe's largest polo club by membership and number of grounds, with about 1,000 social and 160 playing members.
Source: guardspoloclub.comLudgershall had about 5,500 residents in 2021.
Source: wikidata.orgThe closest National Rail station to Ludgershall by road is Andover (ADV), about 14 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgAndover station opened in 1859.
Source: wikidata.orgSmart 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.comThe season runs from April to mid-September, with more than 600 matches a year.
Source: guardspoloclub.comLudgershall is in Wiltshire.
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
What drive time should we allow from Ludgershall for Guards Polo at Smith's Lawn?
1 hour 14 minutes and 53.4 miles in clear traffic via the A342, A303 and M3; allow more on the day.
Where does the car come from?
Oxford, 51.2 miles from Ludgershall; it is in place before your collection time.
When is Guards Polo at Smith's Lawn in 2027?
The 2027 dates are still to be announced.
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