The biggest polo day in the world! Royalty, celebrities and leading players combined with a 25,000 strong crowd make attending this event an experience you’ll never forget. Follow the highs and lows of the players as they gallop across the pitch, ride each other off or turn on a sixpence in pursuit of that all important goal. Remember to visit our Retail Village in between matches for a unique shopping experience.
Team SponsorsSunday 27th July 2008
10am Gates & Retail Village Open
11am The Prince of Wales Team v Hurlingham for The Golden Jubilee Trophy
Followed by The Presentation Ceremony
1pm Lunch commences for all pre-booked hospitality guests
3.15pm England v Australia for The Coronation Cup
Followed by The Presentation Ceremony including:
The Cartier award for the day's most outstanding player
The Cadenza trophy for the owner of the best playing pony
6pm Pre-booked evening entertainment begins
Evening Entertainment
11pm Evening entertainment ends
Driving to the event
Printable Map
Find directions to Guards Polo Club.
Private vehicles entering Windsor Great Park must display a valid vehicle pass. Passes can be pre-booked or bought on the day (at a cost of £40 per car). We expect a large volume of traffic surrounding the event therefore we advise you leave in plenty of time for the event.
Public Transport
By Rail: Windsor & Eton Riverside Station from Waterloo - approx 3.7 miles from Gate R (Rangers) Sunningdale Station from Waterloo - approx 2.2 miles from Gate B (Blacknest) Egham Station from Waterloo - approx 4.5 miles from Gate B (Blacknest) Windsor Central Station via Slough from Paddington - approx 3.7 miles from Gate R (Rangers) A taxi will then be required to get to Guards Polo Club.
By Air: Heathrow Airport (10 miles drive)
By Helicopter: Please call Coworth Park on 01344875155 for permission to land. Coworth Park is 5 minutes away from the event by car.
Local taxi companies
Ascot Cars 01344 872472
Cedar Cars 01344 872666
Gemini Cars 01784 471111
Ascot Taxis 01344 874237
Egham Taxis 01784 433933
A Line Taxis 01784 430609
Free entry for licensed taxis if they come through Gate R (Rangers) or B (Blacknest) otherwise £40 each.
Guards Polo Club is pleased to recommend
The Royal Berkshire Ramada Plaza
London Road
Sunninghill
Ascot
Berkshire
Tel: +44 (0)1344 623322
Fax: +44 (0)1344 627100
Web: http://www.ramadajarvis.co.uk/
Email: sales.royalberkshire@ramadajarvis.co.uk
De Vere Venues Sunningdale Park
Larch Avenue
Ascot
Berkshire
SL5 0QE
Tel: 0870 609 1157 Fax: 01344 634233
Email: sunningdalesalesteam@deverevenues.co.uk - Please quote ‘Guards Polo Club – Cartier Event’ when booking for preferential rates from £59 B&B
Grandstand Seating
Showmobility are located in the disabled car park. To pre-book please call 01753 622330, scooters will also be available on the day (subject to availability)
Disabled spectators are asked to display their government issued disabled passes as well as their Cartier car pass for preferential parking. All disabled parking will be in car park 5 which is closest to the clubhouse and south stands.
Disabled spectators with special requirements are asked to call the ticket office to discuss their needs on 01784 437797.
Dogs are not permitted in the Grandstands, Restaurants, Marquees or Royal Box
Bags may be checked
Cancellation of the event will only take place if extreme circumstances make it unsafe to play
Guards Polo Club reserves the right to refuse admission or remove ticket holders without giving a reason