The Gore
Season events from The Gore
The season from The Gore. The Chelsea Flower Show, 18–22 May 2027, takes about 9 minutes by road. 5.8 miles separate the hotel from All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, home of Wimbledon. Guards Polo at Smith's Lawn is about 41 minutes away (usually from April to mid-September, with the Queen's Cup between late May and mid-June). For the Derby at Epsom, allow about 43 minutes for the 17.8 miles; it runs 4–5 June 2027. Away from the big festivals, Royal Windsor Racecourse is about 34 minutes and Kempton Park Racecourse is 13.7 miles. The Gore sits in Kensington, a short walk from the Royal Albert Hall and Hyde Park. The Gore is on Queen's Gate (SW7 5EU).
How the day runs
To Guards Polo Club, Smith's Lawn, Windsor Great Park for Guards Polo at Smith's Lawn, the car takes the A4 and M4. You are dropped where the organisers allow private cars for your ticket. Through the day the chauffeur waits nearby and comes back when you message. Coming back to the hotel takes about 40 minutes, plus the time the car parks need to clear. Tickets come from the organisers; Ravensley has no link with any event and simply drives you there.
- The Gore to Guards Polo Club, Smith's Lawn, Windsor Great Park41 min, 23 miles, in clear traffic
- Guards Polo Club, Smith's Lawn, Windsor Great Park to The Gore40 min, 23 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
The Gore sits in Kensington, a short walk from the Royal Albert Hall and Hyde Park.
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.comIt has 50 rooms and suites, each furnished individually with antiques and period photographs.
Source: collezione.starhotels.comDining is at the hotel's restaurant, 190 Queen's Gate, and Bar 190.
Source: collezione.starhotels.comThe hotel is part of the Starhotels Collezione group.
Source: collezione.starhotels.comBy road, the closest station is High Street Kensington tube, about 3 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgLondon Heathrow is the nearest of the main airports by road, about 26 minutes' drive (15.2 miles).
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
How far is Guards Polo at Smith's Lawn from The Gore?
About 41 minutes (23.0 miles) in clear traffic; allow longer on the day.
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 the Derby at Epsom?
4–5 June 2027.
Also worth a look
- Chauffeur at The Gore
- 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
- Airport transfers for The Gore
- Day hire from The Gore
- A day in Oxford from The Gore
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