Guards Polo Club season and Cartier Queen's Cup
Guards Polo at Smith's Lawn from Watlington
A chauffeured day at Guards Polo at Smith's Lawn, leaving from Watlington. The run is 38.5 miles, 51 minutes on a clear road via the M40, M25 and A30. 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. A car park pass includes space behind the car for a picnic; barbecues are banned anywhere on Smith's Lawn. The nearest helicopter landing site is at Coworth Park, 1.5 miles away, by prior permission. Watlington's nearest station by road is Cholsey (CHO), 24 minutes away. Rail reached Cholsey station in 1841. Watlington is classed as a market town.
How the day runs
In Watlington, 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. While you are at Guards Polo at Smith's Lawn, the car is parked up close by. Watlington is 37.3 miles away for the trip home. From the Oxford base, Watlington is 21.7 miles and 33 minutes via the A4142 and A40.
- Watlington to Guards Polo Club, Smith's Lawn, Windsor Great Park51 min, 38.5 miles, in clear traffic
- Guards Polo Club, Smith's Lawn, Windsor Great Park to Watlington47 min, 37.3 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
A 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.comThe closest National Rail station to Watlington by road is Cholsey (CHO), about 24 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgCholsey station opened in 1841.
Source: wikidata.orgWatlington is classed as a market town.
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.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.com
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Questions
What drive time should we allow from Watlington for Guards Polo at Smith's Lawn?
51 minutes and 38.5 miles in clear traffic via the M40, M25 and A30; allow more 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.
Where does the car come from?
Oxford, 21.7 miles from Watlington; it is in place before your collection time.
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