The Chelsea Townhouse
Season events from The Chelsea Townhouse
The season from The Chelsea Townhouse. 0.7 miles separate the hotel from Royal Hospital Chelsea, home of the Chelsea Flower Show. 5.5 miles separate the hotel from All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, home of Wimbledon. The Derby at Epsom is about 42 minutes away (4–5 June 2027). For Guards Polo at Smith's Lawn, allow about 43 minutes for the 23.5 miles. It occupies three joined Victorian houses with high ceilings and original fireplaces. London Victoria (VIC) is the closest station, 5 minutes by car.
How the day runs
The run to Epsom Downs Racecourse follows the A3217, A3 and A240 for 17.5 miles. On drop-off, the published arrangements apply: anyone being dropped off at The Derby should go to Car Park 8, which is also the pick-up and drop-off point. For 2027 all parking is free, with pre-booking recommended. After the last race or the final session, the car is ready to go. Coming back to the hotel takes about 42 minutes, plus the time the car parks need to clear. Away from the big festivals, Royal Windsor Racecourse is about 36 minutes and Kempton Park Racecourse is about 38 minutes. Tickets come from the organisers; Ravensley has no link with any event and simply drives you there.
- The Chelsea Townhouse to Epsom Downs Racecourse42 min, 17.5 miles, in clear traffic
- Epsom Downs Racecourse to The Chelsea Townhouse42 min, 17.5 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
It occupies three joined Victorian houses with high ceilings and original fireplaces.
Source: thechelseatownhouse.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 has 25 rooms and 11 suites.
Source: thechelseatownhouse.comSome rooms look onto a private garden square, and private dining and celebrations open onto the garden.
Source: thechelseatownhouse.comBy road, the closest station is London Victoria, about 5 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgLondon Heathrow is the nearest of the main airports by road, about 28 minutes' drive (15.7 miles).
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
How long is the drive from The Chelsea Townhouse to the Derby at Epsom?
17.5 miles, about 42 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.
Is there a dress code at the Derby at Epsom?
A dress code applies in the Queen Elizabeth II Stand on Derby Day; other enclosures are relaxed.
Also worth a look
- Chauffeur at The Chelsea Townhouse
- The Chelsea Flower Show by chauffeur
- Wimbledon by chauffeur
- The Derby at Epsom by chauffeur
- Guards Polo at Smith's Lawn by chauffeur
- Chauffeur to Royal Windsor Racecourse
- Chauffeur to Kempton Park Racecourse
- Wimbledon from Draycott Hotel
- The Derby at Epsom from Draycott Hotel
- Airport transfers for The Chelsea Townhouse
- Day hire from The Chelsea Townhouse
- A day in Oxford from The Chelsea Townhouse
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