About this yard
Cowdray Park Polo Club was founded in 1910 on the sweeping grounds of the Cowdray Estate near Midhurst and is widely regarded as the home of British polo. The club hosts approximately 450 matches per year and is the venue for the Cowdray Gold Cup, the British Open Polo Championship, played at 22-goal high-goal level and attracting the largest single polo audience in the UK. The grounds span two principal sites with up to ten grass pitches in total. The Polo Academy at Madam's Farm is run by registered polo coach Guy Verdon and offers tuition for complete beginners through to experienced players, with ponies and equipment provided. Sessions run across the summer season and include junior programmes for riders aged 12-18. The Ambersham Clubhouse was extensively renovated in 2022-23, cementing Cowdray's position as the definitive polo destination in England.
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This venue takes bookings by phone.
Call Cowdray Park Polo Club 01730 813257Opening hours
- Monday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday
- 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Sunday
- 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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What to wear
Standard guidance for equestrian yards in the UK. Check with your yard if you're unsure.
A hat to a current recognised safety standard. Requirements can vary, so check with the yard before you ride.
Sturdy boots with a small heel. Trainers and flat, smooth-soled shoes are not suitable for safety reasons. Check with the yard for their exact requirements.
Close-fitting, weather-appropriate clothes. Shoulders and legs should be covered, and waterproofs are worth having for outdoor lessons. Check with the yard if you are unsure.
Long hair should be tied back before putting on your hat, and jewellery removed before riding.
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Clients arriving in unsuitable clothing or footwear may not be permitted to ride, for their own safety. If in doubt, contact the yard before your visit.
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