Hurlingham Park

Went for Polo in the Park, could have been better with sunny weather but that said, still a fun event. Only negative was the long wait for the bar but that’s not exactly a surprise. Despite this being a polo event, seems the focus isnt really on the polo as with other events.

Came here for the MINT Polo in the Park event in June 2011 to watch polo for the first time. Turned out to be more of a drinking event than actually watching the horses, but I managed to do a little bit of both. ;)
We ordered a lovely picnic hamper from Harrods and quenched our thirst with Pimm’s.
The open area around the field had patchy areas of grass, and with all the people walking around, my feet were soon covered in dust. This venue would be a lot nicer if there was more lush grass around to have picnics on.

Typical conversation about my rugby team;
«What team do you play for?»
Hammersmith and Fulham
«Oh… ok. Where do you guys play?»
In Hurlingham Park
«Where?»
Hurlingham Park… it’s just on the Thames. Between Putney Bridge and Parsons Green stations.
«Never knew it existed»
Seriously people, go and check out Hurlingham Park. It’s right on the river and it’s inlcusion in a walk along the Thames makes for a lovely day. Not much in the way of facilities admittedly, but you don’t get your normal chavvy park youths causing havoc… it’s in Fulham dahhhhling.
Check out Polo in the Park during June of each year, it’s a great excuse to get dressed up, drink pimms and pretend you know the rules of the game. You can even stand next to a speedboat. Or steal a Cartier watch? (Don’t do that actually).
And if you’re really haven’t been paying attention, it’s the home of the might Hammersmith and Fulham Rugby Football Club.