The Rookery
Season events from The Rookery
Race days and summer events near The Rookery. The Chelsea Flower Show sits 21 min from the hotel; it runs 18–22 May 2027. For Wimbledon (28 June – 11 July 2027), the drive is 9.6 miles. The Derby at Epsom sits 57 min from the hotel; it runs 4–5 June 2027. For Guards Polo at Smith's Lawn (usually Season April to mid-September; Cartier Queen's Cup runs late May to mid-June with the final on a Sunday (19 May-14 June in 2026)), the drive is 27.1 miles. The hotel was created from the only remaining early houses in Peter's Lane, near Smithfield, repaired and extended. You will find The Rookery on 12 Peter's Lane, Cowcross Street, Clerkenwell, postcode EC1M 6DS.
How the day runs
For the Derby at Epsom at Epsom Downs Racecourse, the route follows the A201 and A3. Drop-off is wherever the organisers allow private cars for your ticket. When the last race or session ends, the car is ready. Back to the hotel in around 54 minutes once clear of event traffic. Outside the big festivals, Royal Windsor Racecourse (51 min) and Kempton Park Racecourse (53 min). Tickets and enclosures are booked with each organiser; Ravensley has no connection with any event.
- The Rookery to Epsom Downs Racecourse57 min, 18.4 miles, in clear traffic
- Epsom Downs Racecourse to The Rookery54 min, 18.4 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
The hotel was created from the only remaining early houses in Peter's Lane, near Smithfield, repaired and extended.
Source: rookeryhotel.comThe Rook's Nest suite spans 101 square metres over two storeys.
Source: rookeryhotel.comThe Library and the Drawing Room serve as meeting rooms.
Source: rookeryhotel.comThe Rookery is on 12 Peter's Lane, Cowcross Street, Clerkenwell, EC1M 6DS.
Source: rookeryhotel.comThe nearest railway station by road is Farringdon, roughly 2 minutes away by car.
Source: wikidata.orgMeasured by road, the nearest main airport is London City Airport, around 30 minutes and 8.2 miles away.
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
Drive time to the Derby at Epsom?
Around 57 minutes (18.4 miles) on clear roads; allow extra time for event traffic.
What kind of racing is at Royal Windsor Racecourse?
Flat and jumps racing, around 51 minutes from the hotel.
Will the car wait for the whole day?
Yes; it parks nearby and returns when you call for it.
Also worth a look
- Chauffeur at The Rookery
- 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
- Airport transfers for The Rookery
- Day hire from The Rookery
- A day in Oxford from The Rookery
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