Fairoaks Airport
Fairoaks Airport to Guards Polo Club
Wheels down at Fairoaks Airport, then on to Guards Polo Club. Guards Polo Club is 13.3 miles from Fairoaks Airport, about 28 minutes by the A319, M25 and A30. A car park pass includes space behind the car for a picnic; barbecues are banned anywhere on Smith's Lawn. The nearest helicopter landing site is at Coworth Park, 1.5 miles away, by prior permission. Guards Polo at Smith's Lawn takes place here, usually June. No fixed-wing movements between 22:00 and 07:00 local; closed to all traffic on Christmas Day.
How the day runs
The chauffeur waits at the terminal with your name and the flight's real-time position. An executive saloon is ready for one to three passengers. Expect the A319, M25 and A30 for most of the drive. At Guards Polo Club the car sets you down at the permitted drop-off for your enclosure or ticket. Returning to Fairoaks Airport takes about 28 minutes (13.1 miles); the chauffeur keeps an eye on the slot time.
- Fairoaks Airport to Guards Polo Club28 min, 13.3 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
A car park pass includes space behind the car for a picnic; barbecues are banned anywhere on Smith's Lawn.
Source: guardspoloclub.comThe nearest helicopter landing site is at Coworth Park, 1.5 miles away, by prior permission.
Source: guardspoloclub.comNo fixed-wing movements between 22:00 and 07:00 local; closed to all traffic on Christmas Day.
Source: fairoaksairport.ukThe club was founded on 25 January 1955 with Prince Philip as first President, a role he held for 66 years.
Source: guardspoloclub.comOriginally the Household Brigade Polo Club, renamed in 1969, and fully civilian from 2000. King Charles III became President in early 2024.
Source: guardspoloclub.comThe season runs from April to mid-September, with more than 600 matches a year.
Source: guardspoloclub.comSmith's Lawn has the Clubhouse overlooking the Queen's Ground plus five more fields; Flemish Farm adds two grounds with Windsor Castle views.
Source: guardspoloclub.comIt describes itself as Europe's largest polo club by membership and number of grounds, with about 1,000 social and 160 playing members.
Source: guardspoloclub.com
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Questions
How far is Guards Polo Club from Fairoaks Airport?
About 28 minutes (13.3 miles) via the A319, M25 and A30 in clear traffic.
How long is the return to Fairoaks Airport?
About 28 minutes, 13.1 miles.
Who handles the aircraft at Fairoaks Airport?
There is no dedicated FBO; visiting aircraft are handled by the airfield operator.
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