The Franklin London
Season events from The Franklin London
From The Franklin London to the summer's big days. For the Chelsea Flower Show, allow about 7 minutes for the 1.1 miles; it runs 18–22 May 2027. Wimbledon is about 21 minutes away (28 June – 11 July 2027). For Guards Polo at Smith's Lawn, allow about 41 minutes for the 23.1 miles. 17.6 miles separate the hotel from Epsom Downs Racecourse, home of the Derby at Epsom. Meetings and events are hosted, and there is a 1920s-style cocktail bar. By road the closest airport is London Heathrow, 27 minutes away.
How the day runs
To Royal Hospital Chelsea for the Chelsea Flower Show, the car takes the A308 and A3217. The car sets you down at the permitted point for your enclosure or ticket. After the last race or the final session, the car is ready to go. Home again in about 6 minutes, give or take the exit queue. On ordinary race days, Royal Windsor Racecourse is about 34 minutes and Kempton Park Racecourse takes 37 min. Ravensley is not connected with any of these events; tickets and enclosures are booked with the organisers.
- The Franklin London to Royal Hospital Chelsea7 min, 1.1 miles, in clear traffic
- Royal Hospital Chelsea to The Franklin London6 min, 1.1 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Meetings and events are hosted, and there is a 1920s-style cocktail bar.
Source: collezione.starhotels.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 24 Egerton Gardens in Knightsbridge, close to Harrods and the V&A.
Source: collezione.starhotels.comIt occupies an elegant Victorian building with interiors by Anouska Hempel, blending a private-home feel with boutique-hotel service.
Source: collezione.starhotels.comThere are 35 rooms and suites, some overlooking the parkland of Egerton Gardens.
Source: collezione.starhotels.comBy road, the closest station is West Brompton, about 6 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgLondon Heathrow is the nearest of the main airports by road, about 27 minutes' drive (15.3 miles).
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
How far is the Chelsea Flower Show from The Franklin London?
About 7 minutes (1.1 miles) in clear traffic; allow longer on the day.
When is the Derby at Epsom in 2027?
4–5 June 2027.
What racing is held at Royal Windsor Racecourse?
Flat and jumps racing, about 34 minutes from the hotel.
Also worth a look
- Chauffeur at The Franklin London
- The Chelsea Flower Show by chauffeur
- Wimbledon by chauffeur
- Guards Polo at Smith's Lawn by chauffeur
- The Derby at Epsom by chauffeur
- Chauffeur to Royal Windsor Racecourse
- Chauffeur to Kempton Park Racecourse
- Wimbledon from The Franklin London
- Guards Polo at Smith's Lawn from The Franklin London
- The Derby at Epsom from The Franklin London
- Day hire from The Franklin London
- Airport transfers for The Franklin London
- A day in Oxford from The Franklin London
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