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Guards Polo at Smith's Lawn from Royal Wootton Bassett
Guards Polo at Smith's Lawn from Royal Wootton Bassett, by chauffeur. Clear-road time from Royal Wootton Bassett: 1 hour 15 minutes for the 62.5 miles. Expect it from April to mid-September, with the Cartier Queen's Cup between late May and mid-June. The club was founded on 25 January 1955 with Prince Philip as first President, a role he held for 66 years. Originally the Household Brigade Polo Club, renamed in 1969, and fully civilian from 2000. King Charles III became President in early 2024. Some 14,000 people call Royal Wootton Bassett home. By car, Swindon station is 15 minutes from Royal Wootton Bassett. Rail reached Swindon station in 1842.
How the day runs
In Royal Wootton Bassett, the chauffeur arrives early and waits outside. On arrival, the chauffeur follows the event's own drop-off signs. While you are at Guards Polo at Smith's Lawn, the car is parked up close by. Royal Wootton Bassett is 62.2 miles away for the trip home. Ravensley is based in Oxford; reaching Royal Wootton Bassett takes roughly 1 hour.
- Royal Wootton Bassett to Guards Polo Club, Smith's Lawn, Windsor Great Park1 hr 15 min, 62.5 miles, in clear traffic
- Guards Polo Club, Smith's Lawn, Windsor Great Park to Royal Wootton Bassett1 hr 15 min, 62.2 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
The club was founded on 25 January 1955 with Prince Philip as first President, a role he held for 66 years.
Source: guardspoloclub.comOriginally the Household Brigade Polo Club, renamed in 1969, and fully civilian from 2000. King Charles III became President in early 2024.
Source: guardspoloclub.comRoyal Wootton Bassett had about 14,000 residents in 2021.
Source: wikidata.orgThe closest National Rail station to Royal Wootton Bassett by road is Swindon (SWI), about 15 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgSwindon station opened in 1842.
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 club hosts the Inter Regimental, described as the oldest continually played polo trophy in the world.
Source: guardspoloclub.comA car park pass includes space behind the car for a picnic; barbecues are banned anywhere on Smith's Lawn.
Source: guardspoloclub.com
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Questions
How many miles is Guards Polo Club, Smith's Lawn, Windsor Great Park from Royal Wootton Bassett?
62.5 miles via the M4, A329(M) and A329: 1 hour 15 minutes in clear traffic, longer on the day.
When is Guards Polo at Smith's Lawn in 2027?
The 2027 dates are still to be announced.
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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