The Lanesborough
Season events from The Lanesborough
From The Lanesborough to the season's main events. The Chelsea Flower Show sits 8 min from the hotel; it runs 18–22 May 2027. For Wimbledon (28 June – 11 July 2027), the drive is 6.5 miles. Guards Polo at Smith's Lawn sits 45 min from the hotel. For the Derby at Epsom (4–5 June 2027), the drive is 18.5 miles. The Lanesborough occupies a grand historic mansion on the edge of Hyde Park, close to Knightsbridge and Sloane Street. For rail, London Victoria (VIC) is the handiest station, 5 minutes away by car.
How the day runs
For Wimbledon at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, the route follows the A3217 and A3205. Drop-off is wherever the organisers allow private cars for your ticket. When the last race or session ends, the car is ready. The drive back to The Lanesborough is around 24 minutes, plus the time it takes car parks to empty. Outside the big festivals, Royal Windsor Racecourse (38 min) and Kempton Park Racecourse (40 min). Ravensley is independent of every event listed; tickets are bought from the organisers.
- The Lanesborough to All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club25 min, 6.5 miles, in clear traffic
- All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club to The Lanesborough24 min, 6.5 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
The Lanesborough occupies a grand historic mansion on the edge of Hyde Park, close to Knightsbridge and Sloane Street.
Source: oetkerhotels.comEvery room and suite has Regency interiors and round-the-clock butler service.
Source: oetkerhotels.comDining spaces include The Lanesborough Grill, the Library Bar, the Withdrawing Room and the Garden Room terrace.
Source: oetkerhotels.comThe Lanesborough occupies a Grade II* listed building that was formerly St George's Hospital.
Source: wikidata.orgThe building opened as a hotel in 1991 at Hyde Park Corner.
Source: wikidata.orgThe Lanesborough is on Grosvenor Place, SW1X 7TA.
Source: oetkerhotels.comThe nearest railway station by road is London Victoria, roughly 5 minutes away by car.
Source: wikidata.orgMeasured by road, the nearest main airport is London Heathrow, around 30 minutes and 16.1 miles away.
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
The Lanesborough to Wimbledon: how long by car?
Around 25 minutes (6.5 miles) on clear roads; allow extra time for event traffic.
What are the 2027 dates for the Chelsea Flower Show?
18–22 May 2027.
What are the 2027 dates for Wimbledon?
28 June – 11 July 2027.
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- Chauffeur at The Lanesborough
- 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
- Day hire from The Lanesborough
- Airport transfers for The Lanesborough
- A day in Oxford from The Lanesborough
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