Ham Polo Club

Name: Ham Polo Club
Address: Petersham Rd, Richmond, Greater London, TW10 7AH, GB
Telephone: 020 8334 0000
Rating: 4.2

Richmond, Greater LondonTW10 7AH

4.2(97) on Google

Verified 14 Aug 2026

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About this yard

Ham Polo Club occupies a historic site between Richmond Park and the River Thames, just eight miles from Hyde Park Corner. Founded in 1926 as the Ham Common Polo Club, it is the last remaining polo club in Greater London and one of the oldest in the United Kingdom. The club has three polo fields, two boarded, a stick-and-ball practice field, an exercise track, and a clubhouse restaurant and bar. The club offers polo tuition at all levels including a Junior Academy for riders aged 15 and under, running on Saturday and Sunday mornings. Riding lessons are available from age four and focus on the fundamentals of polo-style one-handed riding; polo lessons themselves begin at age eight. All tuition is delivered by HPA-qualified instructors. Livery services are also available across 23 acres of managed land. The club is celebrating its Centenary season in 2026 and holds the distinction of being London's last remaining polo club. Polo runs on Sundays from May to September, open to all, with free on-site parking; the entrance is on Petersham Road (A307) opposite The Fox & Duck pub, roughly a 10-minute taxi ride from Richmond station.

Facilities

Grass Field

Parking

Outdoor Arena

Stabling

Cafe

Polo Pitches

Livery

Pricing

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This venue takes bookings by phone.

Call Ham Polo Club 020 8334 0000

Frequently asked questions

Do they take beginners for polo lessons?

Yes, they offer polo tuition at all levels, including for beginners. Lessons are available from age eight, and they also have a Junior Academy for riders aged 15 and under.

Are there lessons for young children?

Yes, they accept riders from age four for riding lessons. The Junior Academy specifically caters to younger riders on weekends.

Can I book a birthday party at the club?

Yes, they offer birthday party packages. You may want to contact them directly for more details on what is included.

Is the venue suitable for nervous riders?

While the venue does not specifically mention support for nervous riders, they do offer lessons at all levels. It's best to reach out to them to discuss your needs.

What facilities do they have at the club?

The club has three polo fields, an outdoor arena, livery services, stabling, and a clubhouse restaurant and bar.

What to wear

Standard guidance for equestrian yards in the UK. Check with your yard if you're unsure.

Riding helmet

A hat to a current recognised safety standard. Requirements can vary, so check with the yard before you ride.

Footwear

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.

Clothing

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.

Hair & jewellery

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.