Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear?
The event is very much the highlight of the social season, so dress code is smart but not too formal; no jeans, t-shirts, trainers or shorts. Men are not compelled to wear ties and hats for women are optional.
There is no dress code for The Family Fun Day.
Is there car parking?
Yes - free to all ticket holders
What time will proceedings start and end?
Gates open at 11.30am and close at 2am. The main event - Great Britain versus Argentina begins at 4.30pm.
Will there be a taxi service on site?
Yes, we will ensure that there is a plentiful supply of taxis throughout the evening
Are there cashpoints on site?
Yes, but there will be a handling charge of £3.00 per transaction
Can I buy additional VIP tickets on the door?
No, but evening tickets and general ‘day' tickets can be bought on the day, capacity permitting. We reserve the right to refuse entry.
Will there be photographers on site?
Yes, offering the chance for you to buy souvenir images from the day - so don't worry if you forget your camera.
Will there be food available in the evening?
Yes, we have laid on a number of different food stalls which will be open until 1.30am
Where is Gaynes Park?
The venue for the polo is conveniently situated approximately 2 miles from Epping Town Centre, only 10 minutes away from the M25 and M11.
Is there a bus service?
Yes, there will be a dedicated Polo Bus on the day from 11am - 7pm travelling between Epping Tube, Epping High St and Gaynes Park. £1 adults, kids under 16 go free.
Who is the Duke of Essex?
The title of the Duke of Essex has never been bestowed. However, Essex has long since been home to the landed aristocracy with a line of Earls dating back to 1139 and traceable up to the present day.
The Earl of Essex is a title that has been held by several families and individuals, of which the best-known and most closely associated with the title was Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex (1566–1601) He was a military hero and royal favourite of Elizabeth I, but following a poor campaign against Irish rebels during the Nine Years War in 1599, he failed in a coup d'etat against the queen and was executed for treason.
Frederick Paul de Vere Capell, 11th Earl of Essex (born 29 May 1944) is the current Earl of Essex. He succeeded his father Robert Capell, 10th Earl of Essex, in 2005. Born to Robert Capell and his wife Doris, Lord Essex began his life as just Frederick Paul de Vere Capell. His father was a distant cousin to the 9th Earl of Essex. Lord Essex is currently unmarried at age 64. If he dies without a legitimate son, the Earldom will pass to William Jennings Capell, his fourth cousin once removed. William's father, Bladen Horace, was a strong claimant to the heirship of the Earldom, before the 10th Earl proved his superior claim.
