Ham Polo Club
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.
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Call Ham Polo Club 020 8334 0000Frequently asked questions
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What to wear
Standard guidance for equestrian yards in the UK. Check with your yard if you're unsure.
A correctly fitted hat to current safety standards (PAS 015 or VG1). Bicycle helmets are not permitted. Hats are available to hire, usually reserved for first-time riders.
Boots with a small heel, riding boots, walking boots or wellies all work. Trainers and flat-soled shoes are not permitted for safety reasons.
Close-fitting, weather-appropriate clothes. Shoulders and legs must be covered, no vest tops or shorts. Jackets and coats should be fastened securely. Waterproofs are recommended for outdoor lessons.
Long hair should be tied back in a ponytail before putting on your helmet. All jewellery must be removed before riding.
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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