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About Guards Polo Club
Welcome to Guards Polo Club, the historic polo venue set on Smith’s Lawn in Windsor Great Park. With 53 hectares of grounds, 10 polo pitches, and 120 stables, the club hosts a vibrant season from April through September, featuring premier tournaments such as the Cartier Queen’s Cup and the Royal Windsor Cup. Whether you’re a longtime polo follower or new to the sport, we’ve got you covered with practical seating details, parking, transport options, and trusted hotel and dining recommendations close to the action.
Note: Seating availability varies by event. Public grandstand seating is outdoors and allocated, with finals and hospitality options. Royal Box seating accommodates up to 30 guests for select occasions. Each ticketed day is treated independently for seating and access.
Guards Polo Club traces its roots to the Household Brigade Polo Club and was renamed in 1969. In 2024, King Charles III was announced as the club’s president, underscoring its royal associations. The season features hundreds of matches across Smith’s Lawn and Flemish Farm, with high‑goal and medium‑goal play and a calendar packed with regimental and university events. To plan your visit, review the event date, transportation options, and nearby accommodations in advance. We’ve highlighted trusted hotel partners and dining options to help you secure convenient stays and meals without the hassle.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Location and grounds: Based at Smith’s Lawn, Windsor Great Park (SL5 7SA) with 10 polo pitches across about 53 hectares and additional grounds at Flemish Farm; 120 stables support training and play.
- Season and events: Season runs April–September, hosting premier tournaments including the Cartier Queen’s Cup, the Royal Windsor Cup, Archie David Cup, and other regimental/college events; the club stages more than 600 matches annually.
- Seating and capacity: Public seating charts are not published; grandstand seating is outdoors and allocated, with finals and hospitality options available; Royal Box seating can accommodate up to 30 people.
- Parking and access: On ticketed days, car parking is unallocated with car passes; attendees may have a short walk from grass parking areas; taxis can drop off spectators at a designated point; public transit options exist via rail (nearest stations include Egham, Virginia Water, Sunningdale).
- Nearby hotels: Coworth Park (Dorchester Collection) sits on the Windsor Great Park boundary near Ascot and hosts Guards Polo Academy; Royal Berkshire Hotel (Ascot) is listed as a nearby hotel; the Savill Court site near the park is associated with Fairmont Windsor Park.
- Notable events hosted: Cartier Queen’s Cup (high‑goal), Royal Windsor Cup (medium‑goal), and other major tournaments; the club’s season features hundreds of matches and multiple venues (Smith’s Lawn and Flemish Farm).
- Renaming and status: The club originated as Household Brigade Polo Club and was renamed Guards Polo Club in 1969; in 2024, King Charles III was announced as the club’s president.