Another Bumper Season at Cowdray Park Polo Club

Whilst Polo is often regarded as an elitist sport it is easy for all to get involved and attend the matches. Sarah Hames gives us an inside guide to everything you need to know this summer at Cowdray.

The polo season is in full swing at Cowdray Park Polo Club, renowned as the "Jewel in the Crown" of British polo, and 2025 is gearing up to be another bumper season, featuring a blend of prestigious tournaments, family-friendly events, and world-class facilities. Matches are played weekly until 21 September and everyone is welcome to watch.

Cowdrays rich polo heritage means that the club has a large number of members and many regular match attendees. Members of the public are welcome to attend all matches and for those that havent been to the polo before heres a quick guide with all the key information about this local institution.

Polo at Cowdray is played in two different locations! The Lawns and River grounds are in Midhurst on the Cowdray Estate, an easy walk from the town and the Ambersham pitches are located halfway between Petworth and Midhurst (accessible by car).
The Ambersham Clubhouse is open to everyone and has a superb restaurant managed by Pete Walters owner of the famous Faustinos restaurant and wine bar in Midhurst. As well as a fully stocked bar, delicious food is served every day that there are two or more polo matches at Ambersham plus weekends and Bank Holidays. Light bites include steak ciabatta and bacon butties, main courses feature a Chicken Milanese or asparagus and pea risotto. Salads and bar snacks suit every appetite and price point. As well as regular barbecues and pop-ups there are delicious desserts and a famous carrot cake to enjoy.
At The Lawns a bar as well as a regular food pop-up will serve salads and sandwiches on days with two or more games
The Daily Play feature on the Cowdray Polo website shows which grounds a match is being played on, These are subject to last minute change so check Today/Tomorrow before setting off to the grounds.
Matches take place all through the week, as part of the different tournaments that are being played. It is totally free to attend and watch a weekday match until the Gold Cup starts. Weekend tickets are £10 per adult and children under 12 go free. A ticket is valid for the whole day and matches on either ground.
The Gold Cup showcases high goal polo at its best and is one of three world majors (the others are in Argentina and the USA). Many of the worlds best polo players come and play at the Gold Cup and tickets start at just £15 per adult.

For all information, daily play info and tickets visit: www.cowdraypolo.co.uk

Photos courtesy of Cowdray Polo Club