The Castle Hotel Windsor
Season events from The Castle Hotel Windsor
From The Castle Hotel Windsor to the summer's big days. For Royal Ascot, allow about 16 minutes for the 6.3 miles; it runs 15–19 June 2027. 6.6 miles separate the hotel from Guards Polo Club, Smith's Lawn, Windsor Great Park, home of Guards Polo at Smith's Lawn. Henley Royal Regatta is about 28 minutes away (29 June – 4 July 2027). The Chelsea Flower Show is about 39 minutes away (18–22 May 2027). Away from the big festivals, Royal Windsor Racecourse takes 8 min and Kempton Park Racecourse takes 28 min. Its ballroom, the Windsor Suite, has vaulted ceilings and holds weddings of up to 260 guests. By road the closest airport is London Heathrow, 19 minutes away.
How the day runs
The run to Henley Royal Regatta course, Henley-on-Thames follows the M4, A404(M) and A4130 for 17.3 miles. Drop-off is at the point the venue sets for your enclosure. The car stays on hand all day rather than leaving and returning. The return to The Castle Hotel Windsor is about 28 minutes once away from the venue traffic. Tickets come from the organisers; Ravensley has no link with any event and simply drives you there.
- The Castle Hotel Windsor to Henley Royal Regatta course, Henley-on-Thames28 min, 17.3 miles, in clear traffic
- Henley Royal Regatta course, Henley-on-Thames to The Castle Hotel Windsor28 min, 17.3 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Its ballroom, the Windsor Suite, has vaulted ceilings and holds weddings of up to 260 guests.
Source: castlehotelwindsor.comFour enclosures are offered: Royal Enclosure, Queen Anne Enclosure, Village Enclosure and Windsor Enclosure.
Source: ascot.comThe club was founded on 25 January 1955 with Prince Philip as first President, a role he held for 66 years.
Source: guardspoloclub.comThe hotel began life as the Mermaid Inn and has long served travellers and visitors to Windsor Castle, which it faces.
Source: castlehotelwindsor.comIt stands at 18 High Street, Windsor SL4 1LJ, with rooms split between the Main House and a separate Mews Building.
Source: castlehotelwindsor.comThe hotel offers private dinners, celebrations, meeting rooms and has a dedicated weddings page; a ballroom is shown in its imagery.
Source: castlehotelwindsor.comThe Castle Hotel Windsor is in Windsor, Berkshire.
Source: wikidata.orgThe Castle Hotel Windsor is Grade II listed.
Source: historicengland.org.uk
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Questions
How long is the drive from The Castle Hotel Windsor to Henley Royal Regatta?
17.3 miles, about 28 minutes on a clear road; event traffic adds to that.
When is Guards Polo at Smith's Lawn?
Usually from April to mid-September, with the Queen's Cup between late May and mid-June; 2027 dates are not out yet.
What are the 2027 dates for Henley Royal Regatta?
29 June – 4 July 2027.
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- Henley Royal Regatta by chauffeur
- The Chelsea Flower Show by chauffeur
- Chauffeur to Royal Windsor Racecourse
- Chauffeur to Kempton Park Racecourse
- Royal Ascot from The Castle Hotel
- Guards Polo at Smith's Lawn from The Castle Hotel
- Henley Royal Regatta from The Castle Hotel
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