Visitor Information

“The aim of the Club shall be to foster and encourage the game of Polo.”

Cowdray Park is recognised worldwide as the ‘Home of British Polo’ and is one of the busiest clubs in the world with up to 450 matches played annually, the highlight of the season being the King Power for the British Open Polo Championship. The three week tournament to decide the winners of the British Open will start on June 25th 2019  with the Semi Finals on Wednesday 17th July and Final on Sunday 21st July and in world polo terms is ranked alongside the Argentine and US Open Championships.

The first matches of the 2019 season will commence on Saturday 27th April, after which polo continues through to Sunday 22nd September. Matches are held every Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday and on most week days (please note there will be no polo on Saturday 27th July when the International match at The Royal Berkshire Polo Club is played). Please ring the information line on 01730 813257 then press button 1 or check the Tournament section of this website for details and timings of the day’s play.  

Spectators are welcome to bring their own picnics and enjoy an afternoon of polo in our glorious location in West Sussex. We have two sets of beautiful grounds which are close to Midhurst – Ambersham (GU28 0PR) and Lawns (GU29 0AJ). Match locations are specified two days prior to the date of play and can be found here along with times, alternatively you can call the information line on  01730 813257 then select button 1 to hear the daily play schedule. Matches are seldom cancelled due to bad weather but grounds may change at short notice. Look out for the yellow signs which are displayed on approach roads to indicate which grounds are being used. 

Picnics can also be ordered from the Cowdray Farm Shop & Cafe, click here to view what is on offer. Mobile catering is available at the grounds on all days of play and there are toilet facilities at all grounds.

Entry prices for non-members on weekends and Bank Holidays, and on weekdays during the King Power Gold Cup tournament (excluding specified days during the Gold Cup tournament):

Entry per person: £5 (children under 12 are free)

Members’ Enclosure (optional): £5 each guest (introduced by a member)

Health and Safety at Cowdray Park

We very much hope that you will enjoy your day at Cowdray Park Polo Club, where accidents are very rare BUT polo is a dangerous sport. Neither CPPC nor the Cowdray Estate can accept any responsibility for injuries to persons or property on our grounds. The following safety rules must be observed:-

• Please ensure that you watch the movement of the ball during play at all times and keep yourselves, friends and family out of the safety zone area.
• Please ensure you supervise your children who will not be as diligent as you.
• Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times.
• All guest access to the pony lines, lorry parking areas and agricultural machinery is strictly forbidden.
• Alcohol may only be consumed by those over the age of eighteen.
• Private barbecues are not allowed.
• Vehicles are admitted on condition that Cowdray Park Polo Club shall not be liable for damage to any vehicle, anything in or on or about any vehicle howsoever such a loss or damage may be caused.
• Anyone who is judged to be putting themselves or others at risk in any manner may be asked to leave the ground by the officials of the club.

The Rules and Bylaws of the Club are printed separately and are sent to Members. The Rules of the Hurlingham Polo Association (HPA), the Governing Body of Polo, are contained in the Blue Book published annually by the HPA. All members of the HPA will be sent their Blue Book directly from the HPA.