Chestertons Polo In The Park is the big bacchanalian festival that takes place at Hurlingham Park in Fulham and this is the grand London polo event of the season, where they offer everything from premium corporate hospitality to family passes. Pop up bars and gardens abound, such as the Mahiki outdoor bar, the Pimms Bus and the Champagne Lanson Garden. I recommend the High Goal Hospitality, with a reserved table in the Pitchside Pavilion Suite with a private viewing garden at £339 on the Friday and £279 on the Saturday.
Ham Polo in Richmond shares the same social
joie de vivre as Hurtwood, with
a warm welcome to professionals and newcomers alike. I have enjoyed many a memorable lunch there watching some skilled chukkas and the club serves up superb food and drinks at great value. Smaller clubs like these are more personal and provide a unique setting for socialising or entertaining that are hard to beat anywhere in the capital.
Chestertons-Polo-In-The-Park
Chestertons-Polo-In-The-Park
Emsworth Polo Grounds in Windsor is quite exceptional and we not only photographed our fashion there but interviewed the top ranked UK player Max Charlton, which you will find elsewhere in this magazine.
Hurtwood Hurtwood
Hurtwood Polo Club is a marvellous gem hidden away in the Surrey Hills. It is the epitome of a family friendly local club, offering diverse activities in a wonderful clubhouse setting. As well as a warm welcome you can expect to see a wide range of celebrities relaxing off duty and enjoying the game.
Look out for
22 May - 17 June: Cartier Queen’s Cup: the final attended by HM The Queen at Guards
8th July: The Argentine Ambassador’s Cup at Cowdray
22nd July: King Power Gold Cup at Cowdray
8th - 10th June: Chestertons Polo in the Park, Hurlingham
10th June: Ham vs RAF Polo Team
Check the websites for polo matches to suit your calendar and invite some friends. If you’re not playing already and you want to get more involved then try a few lessons, it’s surprisedly easy to get started.
www.guardspoloclub.com www.cowdraypolo.co.uk www.hurtwoodparkpolo.co.uk www.polointheparklondon.com www.emsworthpologrounds.com www.hpa-polo.co.uk
Cowdray Park Photography by Clive Bennett
www.westcroftparkpolo.co.uk www.hpclondonpolo.com
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