Longdole Polo Club operates as both a playing club and an academy, situated at Stoneyhill Farm on the rural stretch between Cheltenham and Cirencester. The focus is polo, and the instruction on offer covers complete beginners through to more established players looking to sharpen their game. Sessions include riding lessons, stick and ball practice, and instructional chukkas where students can put their new skills into a match-like environment.
Lessons are available in group or individual formats, and the club welcomes children as well as adults. All instruction is delivered by coaches accredited by the Hurlingham Polo Association, the sport's governing body in the UK. For those planning a special occasion, hen and stag events can be arranged on site. Travellers seeking an extended polo experience can book one of the club's polo holidays in Argentina, combining training at home with immersion in the country widely regarded as the home of modern polo.
The setting at Stoneyhill Farm provides open ground suitable for polo work, and the club's programme is structured so that newcomers can progress from their first ride through to taking part in chukkas within a relatively short period. Stick and ball sessions start from GBP 50 for a 20 minute slot with one horse, giving newcomers an accessible way to try the sport before committing to longer lessons.
Longdole Polo Club is based at Stoneyhill Farm, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL4 8LF. The postcode places it within easy reach of the A417 and the wider Gloucestershire road network, making it accessible from Cheltenham, Cirencester and Gloucester. Enquiries about lessons, chukkas and polo holidays can be made directly through the club.