Combined Services Polo at Tidworth

Published: 10/05/2011

Tidworth Polo Club Tidworth Polo Club (TPC), situated 6 miles west of Andover, was the centre of Army polo from 1908. Today, members from all 3 services and a very significant civilian membership play together in a lively and friendly atmosphere. The famous Fisher and Tattoo grounds are amongst the most handsome in England and 2 grounds nearby at Perham Down are excellent in wet weather. The club now has the 3rd largest playing membership in the country and has become a byword for genuine low goal polo excellence.

Facilities Facilities available at the club include 6 grounds, indoor school, wooden horse, livery, winter grazing, pony hire, 5 HPA coaches who run many clinics and courses form novice to more advanced levels. Polo is played at TPC on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays throughout the season.

Royal Navy at Tidworth Polo Club The RNPA keeps its string of 6 polo ponies at Tidworth, available for hire by RN personnel. If you are new to the game, the 2 and 3-day courses are fantastic value. Instruction by qualified coaches is available at discounted prices for RN players.

Polo Manager Brigadier (Retired) John Wright, the polo manager at TPC, can be contacted, for further information on: Tel: 01980 846705 or Tidworth 2513 (Military) or at [email protected]

Further details can also be found on the Tidworth Polo Club website at Tidworth Polo Club

Come along to Tidworth, watch some polo and meet the club members (including RN players) in the bar afterwards!