The Stonehenge Polo Festival 2027 is on Saturday 5 June at Druids Lodge Polo Club, near Salisbury in Wiltshire. It is a proper British summer day out, just 10 minutes from Stonehenge, with fast polo, a military rivalry that goes back generations, a shopping village, fun for children and dogs, and a glass of something cold in your hand. Here is why it deserves a place in your diary, what to wear, and why everyone will be watching the Sassoon Cup.
Tickets are on sale now, and the first 500 are just £10 each until 31 December 2026 or until they sell out.
Why go to the Stonehenge Polo Festival in 2027?
Polo is one of the most exciting sports you can watch live. Eight horses and riders thunder down the pitch at full gallop, close enough that you feel the ground shake. You do not need to know the rules. The commentator will talk you through it, and by the second chukka you will be cheering with everyone else.
Then there is everything around the polo:
- The Sassoon Cup, the prestigious inter services match between the Army and the RAF
- The half time divot stomp, when everyone heads onto the pitch to tread in the turf, glass in hand
- The Spire 4×4 Defender versus polo pony race. Horsepower against horsepower, and the crowd loves it
- A shopping village full of artisan products, fashion and gifts
- Victorian fun fair games and Woody the wooden horse, where you can have a go at hitting the ball yourself
- A fun charity dog show. Well behaved dogs on leads are very welcome
- Award winning English sparkling from Bluestone Vineyard, made on the Wiltshire chalk just down the road
It works for almost everyone. Families come for the fun fair and the dog show. Groups of friends come for the sparkling and the sunshine. Businesses come to entertain clients or say thank you to their team, without the London prices or the London traffic.
The Sassoon Cup: Army versus RAF
The Sassoon Cup is one of the highlights of the military polo calendar. It is the inter services match between the Army and the RAF, and it is played at Druids Lodge as part of the Stonehenge Polo Festival. Nobody on that pitch wants to go back to the mess having lost it.
The recent results show just how close the rivalry is. In 2025 the RAF beat the Army at Druids Lodge to win the Sassoon Cup and take the inter services title outright, having already beaten the Royal Navy. In 2026 the Army hit back with a 10 to 3 win, stopping the RAF from claiming a third Sassoon Cup in a row. That year the RAF made history of their own by fielding the first ever all female military polo team.
So 2027 is the decider everyone wants to see. Will the Army hold on to the cup, or will the RAF take it back? Pick a side, find a spot on the boards and make some noise.
What to wear to the Stonehenge Polo Festival
Polo is a chance to dress up, but it is a day on the grass, not a wedding. Think smart summer style that still works when you are walking across a field.
For women
- A floaty summer dress, a jumpsuit, or wide linen trousers with a pretty top
- Wedges, block heels, smart flats or loafers. Leave the stilettos at home. They sink into the grass and you will want to join the divot stomp
- A sun hat or a statement headpiece if you love one, but it is entirely optional
- A pashmina or a light jacket for later in the afternoon
For men
- Chinos or smart linen trousers with a crisp shirt or a polo shirt
- A blazer if you like, easily slipped off when the sun comes out
- Loafers, boat shoes or smart trainers. Nothing that minds a bit of grass
- A panama hat is never a bad idea
For children and dogs
Comfortable clothes and shoes they can run around in. For dogs, a lead and a water bowl. The dog show is very informal, so there is no need for a grooming appointment.
Do not forget: sunglasses, sun cream and a bottle of water. Wiltshire in June can be glorious, and there is not much shade pitch side.
Tickets and prices for 2027
These are the Ultra Early Bird prices, available until 31 December 2026 or until the first 500 places have gone.
- Adult tickets: £10 for the first 500, until 31 December 2026 or until they sell out. Early Bird prices then run until 4 June 2027
- Juniors aged 11 to 15: £10
- Children 10 and under: free, no ticket needed
- Family ticket for 2 adults and 2 juniors: £35
- Pitchside parking: £85 for a pitch beside the polo for your gazebo and one car, with entry for 2 adults and 2 children 10 and under
A £2.50 online booking fee applies once per order, and your ticket arrives by email straight after you pay. Ultra Early Bird tickets also make a brilliant Secret Santa present.
Book your Stonehenge Polo Festival tickets
Go VIP
If you would rather not think about the picnic or the gazebo, a VIP ticket takes care of everything. You get a private VIP area with pitch side viewing, VIP parking, a welcome glass of Bluestone sparkling, a two course summer buffet lunch with half a bottle of wine per person, and a visit from one of the players. VIP tickets are £294 per person including VAT, and private tables for 6 are available. It is the easiest way to enjoy polo hospitality in Wiltshire with clients, friends or family.
Getting there
Druids Lodge Polo Club is just off the A360, 10 minutes from Stonehenge and 15 minutes from the centre of Salisbury. The postcode is SP3 4UN. The club cannot be reached on foot, so plan to arrive by car or taxi, and book a driver if you are planning to enjoy the sparkling.
Quick answers
When is the Stonehenge Polo Festival 2027? Saturday 5 June 2027.
Where is it? Druids Lodge Polo Club, near Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP3 4UN.
Who plays in the Sassoon Cup? The Army and the RAF.
Can I bring my dog? Yes, well behaved dogs on leads are welcome.
What should I wear? Smart summer clothes and shoes that work on grass. Wedges and flats beat stilettos.
We cannot wait to see you pitch side. Grab your tickets while the £10 offer lasts.