The Rubens at the Palace
Season events from The Rubens at the Palace
From The Rubens at the Palace to the season's main events. For the Chelsea Flower Show (18–22 May 2027), the drive is 1.4 miles. Wimbledon sits 23 min from the hotel; it runs 28 June – 11 July 2027. The Derby at Epsom is around 45 minutes away (4–5 June 2027). Guards Polo at Smith's Lawn is around 47 minutes away (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)). For an ordinary race day, Royal Windsor Racecourse (40 min) and Kempton Park Racecourse (42 min). Rooms and suites overlook the Royal Mews of Buckingham Palace. For rail, London Victoria (VIC) is the handiest station, 2 minutes away by car.
How the day runs
Take the Derby at Epsom: from The Rubens at the Palace it is 18.5 miles by way of the A3205, A3 and A240. Drop-off is wherever the organisers allow private cars for your ticket. The chauffeur stays nearby all day and comes back when you message. Back to the hotel in around 44 minutes once clear of event traffic. Ravensley is independent of every event listed; tickets are bought from the organisers.
- The Rubens at the Palace to Epsom Downs Racecourse45 min, 18.5 miles, in clear traffic
- Epsom Downs Racecourse to The Rubens at the Palace44 min, 18.5 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Rooms and suites overlook the Royal Mews of Buckingham Palace.
Source: rubenshotel.comThe hotel stands on a site that was part of the grounds of Buckingham Palace in the 18th century.
Source: rubenshotel.comThe Red Carnation Hotel Collection took over the hotel as a family-run business in 1997.
Source: rubenshotel.comThe Rubens at the Palace is on 39 Buckingham Palace Road, SW1W 0PS.
Source: rubenshotel.comThe nearest railway station by road is London Victoria, roughly 2 minutes away by car.
Source: wikidata.orgMeasured by road, the nearest main airport is London Heathrow, around 32 minutes and 16.6 miles away.
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
Drive time to the Derby at Epsom?
Around 45 minutes (18.5 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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- 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 Rubens at the Palace
- Day hire from The Rubens at the Palace
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