About this yard
vO Polo Club is a private members' social and players' polo club on Ashley Road, Middleton, near Market Harborough, run by James van Oppen alongside the family's van Oppen Equine livery yard. Set in the Welland Valley, the club is built around a colonial safari-themed clubhouse, The Safari Bar, with a viewing gallery looking west over unspoilt countryside and glorious sunsets.
Tournaments and events run throughout the summer, alongside chukkas, and the club welcomes brand partners and sponsors for the season. The Safari Bar itself opens as a pop-up restaurant and bar on Wednesday and Friday evenings from May to September, with polo to watch most evenings and dinner bookings essential.
Facilities
Pricing
Contact for pricing
This venue takes bookings by phone.
Call vO Polo Club 01536 639018Opening hours
- Monday
- 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM
- Thursday
- 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM
- Friday
- 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM
- Saturday
- 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM
- Sunday
- 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Hours are sourced from Google and the venue. Always confirm with the venue before visiting.
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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