Guards Polo Club season and Cartier Queen's Cup
Guards Polo at Smith's Lawn from Walthamstow
Leaving Walthamstow for Guards Polo at Smith's Lawn at Guards Polo Club, Smith's Lawn, Windsor Great Park. Allow 1 hour 8 minutes via the A406, M4 and M25, before event traffic. The season 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. St. Mary's Church in Walthamstow is Grade II* listed. The line through Walthamstow Central is the Chingford branch line. Rail reached Walthamstow Central station in 1870.
How the day runs
The day begins at your front door in Walthamstow. The car leaves you at the drop-off the organisers allow for your ticket. The chauffeur stays for the whole day, not just the drop. Home to Walthamstow is 1 hour 8 minutes once the event traffic clears. From the Oxford base, Walthamstow is 79.3 miles and 1 hour 32 minutes via the A40 and M40.
- Walthamstow to Guards Polo Club, Smith's Lawn, Windsor Great Park1 hr 8 min, 37.3 miles, in clear traffic
- Guards Polo Club, Smith's Lawn, Windsor Great Park to Walthamstow1 hr 8 min, 37.2 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.comSt. Mary's Church, in central Walthamstow, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukWalthamstow Central station is on the Chingford branch line.
Source: wikidata.orgWalthamstow Central station opened in 1870.
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.comThe nearest helicopter landing site is at Coworth Park, 1.5 miles away, by prior permission.
Source: guardspoloclub.com
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Questions
What drive time should we allow from Walthamstow for Guards Polo at Smith's Lawn?
1 hour 8 minutes and 37.3 miles in clear traffic via the A406, M4 and M25; allow more on the day.
Where does the car come from?
Oxford, 79.3 miles from Walthamstow; it is in place before your collection time.
When is Guards Polo at Smith's Lawn in 2027?
Not yet published; the organisers post the calendar ahead of the season.
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