The Concours of Elegance at Hampton Court Palace is one of the most distinguished automotive gatherings in the world — a three-day celebration, held each September, in which the rarest and most beautiful motorcars ever produced are presented against the backdrop of a Tudor royal palace. With Knightsbridge Chauffeurs, you arrive not merely on time but in the manner the occasion demands: a private, door-to-door transfer in a premium vehicle, your chauffeur waiting discreetly on or near site throughout the day, and a seamless return home once the last hood ornament catches the evening light.
First held in the State Apartments of Windsor Castle, the Concours of Elegance has established itself as Europe's premier showcase of automotive art. Each September, a carefully curated selection of some of the world's most significant motorcars — prewar coachbuilt exotica, post-war racing machines, and factory one-offs of breathtaking rarity — assembles on the lawns of Hampton Court Palace for the discerning appreciation of enthusiasts and collectors alike.
Beyond the central concours display, the 2026 event brings together a broader celebration of motoring excellence: coachbuilt coachwork, historic supercars, and owners' clubs representing the finest marques ever produced. The atmosphere is one of quiet connoisseurship — champagne, unhurried conversation, and machinery of a quality that rewards patient study. This is not a motor show; it is a curated experience, and it deserves an arrival to match.
A dedicated fleet of Mercedes S-Class saloons, long-wheelbase V-Class people-carriers and luxury minibuses carries your party to Hampton Court Palace in quiet comfort. Every car is immaculately presented, climate-controlled and driven by a vetted, suited chauffeur who knows the route.
Travelling as a couple, a family or a corporate party? We scale seamlessly from a single saloon to a coordinated fleet, with one point of contact managing timings, meeting points and any last-minute changes on the day.
Hampton Court Palace provides a setting of unrivalled grandeur for the Concours of Elegance. The palace's Tudor facades and formal gardens lend the event an atmosphere that no purpose-built exhibition centre could replicate — history and horsepower in extraordinary proximity. Guests are free to absorb the surroundings at their own pace, exploring the concours lawn, the specialist displays, and the wider palace gardens without a single thought for parking or departure logistics.
Knightsbridge Chauffeurs manages every detail of the journey. Your driver arrives promptly at your door, assists with any requirements, and delivers you to the palace entrance in complete comfort. While you enjoy the event — for an hour or the full day — your chauffeur remains available, waiting on or near site so that your return home begins the moment you are ready. It is a wholly unhurried, as-directed service, designed for those who prefer to give their full attention to the occasion.
This is the effortless way to do Concours of Elegance. Your chauffeur sets you down at the gates, then waits nearby for as long as you need — no parking to find, no taxi queues, no surge pricing. The moment you are ready to leave, your car is at the kerb and you are gliding home.
Choose a simple one-way arrival, a return transfer, or a full as-directed day where car and chauffeur remain entirely at your disposal. Indicative wait & return prices, per day from Central London, are shown below.
One-way, per vehicle, from Central London and every major London airport. Ask about our signature wait & return service — your chauffeur waits nearby and drives you home whenever you are ready.
| From | Distance | E-Class | V-Class | S-Class · BMW 7 | Sprinter (16) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central London | 14 mi | £200 | £250 | £300 | £400 | |
| Heathrow Airport | 8 mi | £200 | £250 | £300 | £400 | |
| Gatwick Airport | 23 mi | £200 | £250 | £300 | £400 | |
| Stansted Airport | 51 mi | £235 | £294 | £353 | £470 | |
| Luton Airport | 40 mi | £200 | £250 | £300 | £400 | |
| London City Airport | 22 mi | £200 | £250 | £300 | £400 |
Door-to-door comfort, your car waiting nearby, collected the moment you are ready — the composed way to do Concours of Elegance.