Raffles London at The OWO
Season events from Raffles London at The OWO
The English season from Raffles London at The OWO. For the Chelsea Flower Show (18–22 May 2027), the drive is 2.4 miles. Wimbledon is around 27 minutes away (28 June – 11 July 2027). For the Derby at Epsom (4–5 June 2027), the drive is 19.5 miles. For Guards Polo at Smith's Lawn (usually Season April to mid-September; Cartier Queen's Cup runs late May to mid-June with the final on a Sunday (19 May-14 June in 2026)), the drive is 25.2 miles. Closest racecourses: Royal Windsor Racecourse (43 min) and Kempton Park Racecourse (45 min). The Whitehall Ballroom is entered via the Grand Staircase and has six flexible meeting rooms beside it. London City Airport is the nearest airport by road, 33 minutes away.
How the day runs
For the Derby at Epsom, departure from Raffles London at The OWO is early, allowing for traffic on the A3205 and A3. Drop-off is wherever the organisers allow private cars for your ticket. When the last race or session ends, the car is ready. The drive back to Raffles London at The OWO is around 48 minutes, plus the time it takes car parks to empty. Ravensley is independent of every event listed; tickets are bought from the organisers.
- Raffles London at The OWO to Epsom Downs Racecourse49 min, 19.5 miles, in clear traffic
- Epsom Downs Racecourse to Raffles London at The OWO48 min, 19.5 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
The Whitehall Ballroom is entered via the Grand Staircase and has six flexible meeting rooms beside it.
Source: raffles.comThe building was designed by William Young as the New War Office, opened on Whitehall in 1906.
Source: raffles.comThe Guerlain Spa spans 27,000 square feet over four floors, with a 20-metre swimming pool.
Source: raffles.comRaffles London at The OWO is on 57 Whitehall, SW1A 2BX.
Source: raffles.comThe nearest railway station by road is Charing Cross, roughly 3 minutes away by car.
Source: wikidata.orgMeasured by road, the nearest main airport is London City Airport, around 33 minutes and 9.0 miles away.
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
Raffles London at The OWO to the Derby at Epsom: how long by car?
Around 49 minutes (19.5 miles) on clear roads; allow extra time for event traffic.
What kind of racing is at Royal Windsor Racecourse?
Flat and jumps racing, around 43 minutes from the hotel.
Will the car wait for the whole day?
Yes; it parks nearby and returns when you call for it.
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- Chauffeur to Royal Windsor Racecourse
- Chauffeur to Kempton Park Racecourse
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