Veuve Clicquot Experience

The highlight of the British Polo Calendar, the Veuve Clicquot Gold Cup has become a bestseller amongst the glitterati. An astonishing 18,000 spectators descend on Cowdray Park – the home of British Polo – for finals day in July. But whether any of them can name the players, let alone describe a near side neck shot, is questionable.

Not that it really matters. The Veuve Clicquot Gold Cup has become a major highlight of the English summer season. The dominance of handsome South Americans is clearly one of the main attractions whilst pouting women, dressed to impress, come to admire the sultry players. Rock stars and royals mingle with the

moneyed horsey set in the bars and barbecues that surround the playing area during the day, and afterwards at all the post-match parties.

The three-week tournament is also an opportunity to feast on sumptuous beef and wine from Argentina, the nation that supplies all the best players. Steaks from Pampas Plain, leather goods and polo kit are sold at the trade stands surrounding Cowdray. For the lucky few who have accepted an invite to the Veuve Clicquot marquee, they get to enjoy the delights of a delicious lunch followed by a Veuve Clicquot afternoon tea whilst taking in the action on the field.

Whether you’re nostalgic for the pony club days of your youth, or you fancy doing a bit of celebrity spotting, the Gold Cup is a glamorous day out for everyone.