Salon Privé Chauffeur Service
Professional chauffeur service for Salon Privé at Blenheim Palace — five days of the UK’s most prestigious automotive concours d’élégance, held each September in the grounds of one of England’s greatest country houses. Expert transfers from Berkshire, Surrey, Buckinghamshire and London.
Salon Privé moved to Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire in 2017 and has established itself as the definitive luxury automotive event in Britain. The Concours d’Élégance — the centrepiece of the five-day event — brings together the rarest and most significant motor cars in private ownership, judged by a panel of the world’s leading automotive experts against a backdrop of Vanbrugh’s baroque masterpiece and Capability Brown’s landscaped parkland.
The event runs from Wednesday to Sunday each September, with different experiences on each day. The Concours Masters on Wednesday and Thursday is the trade and enthusiast preview. The Ladies’ Day on Friday draws a social audience alongside the automotive one. The weekend days — Saturday and Sunday — host the main Concours d’Élégance judging and are the most attended.
Blenheim Palace is approximately 60 miles from Windsor and Ascot — around 75 minutes by chauffeured car via the A40 and A44 through Woodstock. The combination of a prestigious automotive event and one of the most magnificent country house settings in England makes Salon Privé a genuinely unique day out — and the drive to Blenheim through the Cotswold edge is one of the more pleasant approaches of any event we serve.
The 2026 Salon Privé runs from 2 to 6 September. Early booking is recommended as the event attracts a significant international audience and our availability around the date is limited.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Blenheim Palace from Berkshire?
Blenheim Palace is approximately 60 miles from Windsor and Ascot — around 75 minutes by chauffeured car via the A40 and A44 through Woodstock. The drive through the Chilterns and Oxfordshire is one of the more scenic approaches of any event we serve.
Which days of Salon Privé are best to attend?
Saturday and Sunday host the main Concours d’Élégance judging and are the most atmospheric days for automotive enthusiasts. Friday’s Ladies’ Day combines the Concours with a social calendar. Wednesday and Thursday are the trade and enthusiast preview days with smaller crowds.
Can you combine a Salon Privé visit with a tour of Blenheim Palace?
Yes. Blenheim Palace itself — birthplace of Winston Churchill, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of England’s finest baroque buildings — is open to visitors throughout the Salon Privé event. We can arrange a full day that combines both the Concours and a tour of the palace and grounds.
Do you serve the full five days of the event?
Yes. We serve all five days of Salon Privé 2026 from 2 to 6 September. Please specify which day or days you are attending when booking.
Is Salon Privé suitable for corporate hospitality?
Yes — the event has a strong corporate hospitality dimension and attracts senior executives from the automotive, financial and luxury goods sectors. We regularly provide transfers for corporate groups attending Salon Privé and can coordinate multiple collections from different London or Home Counties addresses.
