Farnborough Airport
Farnborough Airport to Guards Polo Club
Landing at Farnborough Airport for Guards Polo Club. Allow about 41 minutes from the handling building to the venue, via the A331, M3 and B3020. The club was founded on 25 January 1955 with Prince Philip as first President, a role he held for 66 years. Originally the Household Brigade Polo Club, renamed in 1969, and fully civilian from 2000. King Charles III became President in early 2024. Guards Polo at Smith's Lawn takes place here, usually June. The first powered flight on UK soil took place here in 1908.
How the day runs
Your chauffeur is with the handling team at Farnborough Airport before the aircraft blocks on. For this run an executive saloon suits a small party. Expect the A331, M3 and B3020 for most of the drive. At Guards Polo Club the car sets you down at the permitted drop-off for your enclosure or ticket. Going home, it is about 41 minutes back to the aircraft.
- Farnborough Airport to Guards Polo Club41 min, 16.5 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
The 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 first powered flight on UK soil took place here in 1908.
Source: farnboroughairport.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.comThe club hosts the Inter Regimental, described as the oldest continually played polo trophy in the world.
Source: guardspoloclub.comAll seating is allocated for the Cartier Queen's Cup Final; there is no access to and from the stands during play.
Source: guardspoloclub.com
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Questions
How long is the drive from Farnborough Airport to Guards Polo Club?
About 41 minutes (16.5 miles) via the A331, M3 and B3020 in clear traffic.
Can the car come to the aircraft?
Passengers can drive directly to their waiting aircraft; free secure parking with EV charging sits directly outside the terminal.
What if the flight time changes?
The chauffeur follows the flight and the handling agent's updates, and moves the meeting time to match.
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