The Capital
Season events from The Capital
Race days and season events within reach of The Capital. The Chelsea Flower Show is about 8 minutes away (18–22 May 2027). For Wimbledon, allow about 25 minutes for the 6.2 miles; it runs 28 June – 11 July 2027. 23.6 miles separate the hotel from Guards Polo Club, Smith's Lawn, Windsor Great Park, home of Guards Polo at Smith's Lawn. The Derby at Epsom is about 46 minutes away (4–5 June 2027). Rooms are split between a Capital wing and a Townhouse wing, alongside studios and apartments. London Victoria (VIC) is the closest station, 8 minutes by car.
How the day runs
Take Guards Polo at Smith's Lawn as the example: the drive from The Capital is 23.6 miles via the A4, M4 and M25. You are dropped where the organisers allow private cars for your ticket. The car stays on hand all day rather than leaving and returning. Home again in about 44 minutes, give or take the exit queue. For a plain race day, Royal Windsor Racecourse is about 38 minutes and Kempton Park Racecourse is 14.4 miles. Tickets come from the organisers; Ravensley has no link with any event and simply drives you there.
- The Capital to Guards Polo Club, Smith's Lawn, Windsor Great Park45 min, 23.6 miles, in clear traffic
- Guards Polo Club, Smith's Lawn, Windsor Great Park to The Capital44 min, 23.6 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Rooms are split between a Capital wing and a Townhouse wing, alongside studios and apartments.
Source: warwickhotels.comThe Great Plant Sell Off takes place 4pm-5.30pm on the final Saturday.
Source: rhs.org.ukThe Championships have been held from 1877.
Source: content.wimbledon.comThe hotel is at 22-24 Basil Street, a quiet residential street in Knightsbridge near Harrods and Sloane Street.
Source: warwickhotels.comTom Brown at The Capital is the on-site restaurant, with a separate bar.
Source: warwickhotels.comThe Capital dates to 1971.
Source: wikidata.orgBy road, the closest station is London Victoria, about 8 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgLondon Heathrow is the nearest of the main airports by road, about 30 minutes' drive (15.8 miles).
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
How long is the drive from The Capital to Guards Polo at Smith's Lawn?
About 45 minutes (23.6 miles) in clear traffic; allow longer on the day.
What are the 2027 dates for the Chelsea Flower Show?
18–22 May 2027.
When is Wimbledon in 2027?
28 June – 11 July 2027.
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- The Derby at Epsom by chauffeur
- Chauffeur to Royal Windsor Racecourse
- Chauffeur to Kempton Park Racecourse
- The Chelsea Flower Show from The Capital Hotel
- Airport transfers for The Capital
- Day hire from The Capital
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