Guards Polo Club season and Cartier Queen's Cup
Guards Polo at Smith's Lawn from Shefford
Leaving Shefford for Guards Polo at Smith's Lawn at Guards Polo Club, Smith's Lawn, Windsor Great Park. Guards Polo Club, Smith's Lawn, Windsor Great Park is 1 hour 14 minutes from Shefford (56.2 miles) via the A6, M1 and M25. The usual timing is from April to mid-September, with the Cartier Queen's Cup between late May and mid-June. The nearest helicopter landing site is at Coworth Park, 1.5 miles away, by prior permission. The club was founded on 25 January 1955 with Prince Philip as first President, a role he held for 66 years. Shefford lies within Bedfordshire. Historic England lists Shefford's Catholic Church of St Francis of Assisi at Grade II*. Arlesey is on the East Coast Main Line.
How the day runs
In Shefford, the chauffeur arrives early and waits outside. 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. Home to Shefford is 1 hour 14 minutes once the event traffic clears. The car sets out from Oxford, 64.0 miles from Shefford.
- Shefford to Guards Polo Club, Smith's Lawn, Windsor Great Park1 hr 14 min, 56.2 miles, in clear traffic
- Guards Polo Club, Smith's Lawn, Windsor Great Park to Shefford1 hr 14 min, 55.8 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
The nearest helicopter landing site is at Coworth Park, 1.5 miles away, by prior permission.
Source: guardspoloclub.comThe club was founded on 25 January 1955 with Prince Philip as first President, a role he held for 66 years.
Source: guardspoloclub.comShefford is in Bedfordshire.
Source: wikidata.orgCatholic Church of St Francis of Assisi, in central Shefford, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukArlesey station is on the East Coast Main Line.
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.comSmith'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.com
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Questions
What drive time should we allow from Shefford for Guards Polo at Smith's Lawn?
1 hour 14 minutes and 56.2 miles in clear traffic via the A6, M1 and M25; allow more 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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