Events

The Al Habtoor Royal Windsor Cup Final 2008 Buy_tickets

Held on 22/06/08.

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Guards Polo Club Members' annual badges and car passes are valid at this event.

The Al Habtoor Royal Windsor Cup is one of the most competitive polo tournaments with over 25 of the best national teams entering each year. The final always proves to be an enjoyable display of high quality polo set in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. This is followed by an elegant carriage driving procession, historically performed in front of HM The Queen and HRH Prince Philip.  

Programme

Sunday 22nd June 2008

10am Gates Open

1pm Lunch commences for all pre-booked members & their guests

3.15pm The Al Habtoor Royal Windsor Cup Final

Followed by The Presentation of Prizes historically presented by Her Majesty The Queen

Followed by The British Driving Society Concours d'Elegance

Getting to the Event

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 £20 per car).

Public Transport
By Rail: Sunningdale Station from Waterloo - approx 2.2 miles from Gate B (Blacknest) Egham Station from Waterloo - approx 4.5 miles from Gate B (Blacknest). 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

Entry is free for licensed taxis

Staying near the event

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

Dress Code

  • All areas: Smart casual - no jeans, trainers or sportswear.
  • Bar area: No shorts or vests.
  • Restaurant: Trousers, collared shirts & jackets (gentlemen)
  • This is an outdoor event and all seating is uncovered please dress appropriately for the weather.

Food

  • Members can pre-book tables in the Members' Restaurant - Please book online or contact the ticket office 01784 437797
  • Picnics can be pre-booked for collection on the day - Please call Wicker & Wine on 0207 371 7750 or see their website www.wickerandwine.co.uk
  • Spectators are welcome to bring their own food and drink to the event. The majority of spectators using this option prefer to picnic close to their car
  • BBQs are NOT permitted due to damage caused to our grounds

Tickets

  • Please ensure your party have their relevant car passes before arriving at the event. Cars arriving without car passes will be charged £20 to enter the event (this is non-refundable)
  • There are no collection points for tickets
  • Tickets booked before 12th June will be sent by 1st class post shortly after booking. Tickets booked after this date will be held at the ticket office for collection on the day of the event.
  • Free entry for children under 14
  • Please check your tickets carefully as mistakes cannot always be rectified
  • Please look after tickets as duplicates cannot be issued
  • No access to grandstand seating or the Clubhouse Bar Area without the correct tickets
  • No monies can be refunded under any circumstances
  • Please note a seat ticket is required for each child, however small babies under 2 years old may sit on your lap
  • Ticket holders consent to the photographing, recording and filming of themselves as event attendees
  • Clubhouse Bar Access is only available to Members and Ticket holders
  • Members' badges and car passes are valid at this event
  • Seating is not allocated

Grandstand Seating 

  • Please do not smoke in the grandstand
  • Please do not take any glass bottles into the grandstand

Disabled Spectators

Disabled spectators are asked to display their government issued disabled passes as well as their car pass for preferential parking. Disabled parking will be located close to the Clubhouse.
Disabled spectators with special requirements are asked to call the ticket office to discuss their needs on 01784 437797.

Dogs

Dogs are not permitted in the Grandstands, Clubhouse, Restaurant, Bar or Royal Box

For Your Safety

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

Event Tickets

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