London's summer social season starts this year with Chestertons Polo in the Park which takes place on 5-7 June at the 'spiritual home of polo,' Hurlingham Park, Fulham.
Now in its seventh year, the three-day sporting spectacle brings world class polo right to the heart of London. With its vibrant party atmosphere and thrilling polo on display, the tournament is now firmly established as one of the capital's hottest tickets.
Six teams, representing cities from around the world, play with three-man teams on a slightly smaller field than usual, meaning the action is never far away from the spectator. The traditional rules are adapted to create a much more spectator-friendly game - perfect for polo newcomers. This year the visiting teams taking on the London home team are last year's winners Abu Dhabi, Lagos, Singapore, Sydney and Buenos Aires.
What's more, the action on the side of the playing field is just as entertaining as the action on the field - with bars and hospitality spilling around the perimeter of the pitch. Mayfair's famous nightclub, Mahiki Bar will be shaking up some amazing cocktails from its pitchside bar (which happens to be the longest pop up bar in Europe) whilst the Lanson Champagne Garden Bar provides a wonderfully civilised place to view the sport.
The tournament kicks off on Friday 5 June, dubbed 'Chukka Friday' and is a favourite for corporates and their guests. Matches are played well into the evening and with post 5pm tickets at just £10, it's the perfect place to escape to after work.
Saturday is traditionally known as 'Ladies Day' - a chance for the girls to glam up! This day is usually a sell-out long before the event, so it is advised to book early for this day to avoid disappointment.
'Finals Day' on Sunday 7 June is a fun actioned packed day for everyone, with extra entertainment laid on for children. Spectators can enjoy watching both the Final and Plate Final on this day and see the victors presented with the winning trophy.
Tickets start from just £10 and can be purchased from www.ticketmaster.co.uk. Early bird and group discounts apply. For more information visit www.polointheparklondon.com.
