Travel Information

The Duke of Essex Polo Cup will be held at Gaynes Park Estate in Epping, conveniently situated approximately 2 miles from Epping town centre, only 10 minutes away from the M25 and M11.

Address: Gaynes Park Estate, Banks Lane, Coopersale, Epping, Essex, CM16 7RJ

For information about taxis, hotels and parking read on.

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Directions

From the M25 exit at Junction 27, take the A121 East into Epping, which then comes the B1393 -Epping High Street. At the first mini-roundabout (after the Shell petrol station), turn right into Station Road. Follow the road for approximately 1/2 mile, Banks Lane is on your left and the polo will be clearly signposted. Gaynes Park is 100m on your left.

Parking

FREE Parking for upto 5,000 cars.

Duke of Essex Bus Service

There will be a 'Duke of Essex Polo' routemaster bus to transport guests to/from Gaynes Park Estate. This facility will run at regular intervals from 11am until 9pm for just £1 donation for adults (under 16's go free). The bus stops are located at: Epping tube station and Epping High Street (St.Johns Church bus stop).

Bus Schedule:

Bus departs Epping Tube: 11:00/12:00/13:00/14:30/15:30/16:30/18:00/19:00/20:00

Bus stops at Epping High Street:
11:05/12:05/13:05/14:35/15:35/16:35/18:05/19:05/20:05

Bus departs Gaynes Park: t.b.c.

Last bus departs from Gaynes Park :20:30

Taxis

There will be an on-site taxi rank at the Duke od Essex Polo. Taxis will be available all night, however it is advisable to pre-book your return taxi journey, as the service will be busy at night.

Taxi firms in the area:

A-Bee cars - Harlow - 01279 414222 , www.a-beecars.co.uk
Epping Lawlors - Epping Tube station - 01992 577888
Elite Cars - Epping - 01992 571111
Bassett Cars - North Weald - 01992 524040
Mayflower Cabs - Loughton -0 20 8502111

Minibus firms in the area:

Premier minibus - 01992 890597
Goldline Executive - 0208 8988 8888

Hotels

There are a number of hotels in the area. When calling quote ‘Essex Polo'

Bell Hotel, Epping - 01992 573138
Travel Lodge, Harlow North Weald - 0871 984 6033, www.travellodge.co.uk
Park Inn, Harlow - 01279 829988
Thatched House, Epping - 01992 570887
Forest Lodge, Epping - 01992 815759
Swallow Churchgate, Old Harlow - 01279 420246
Marriott Hotel, Cheshunt - 01992 451 245, quote 'DU9' for a Duke of Essex discount.

Gourmet Picnic Hampers

We're delighted to be offering gourmet picnics at the Duke of Essex Polo Cup, supplied by Foreman and Field. The hampers are full of naturally sourced, seasonal ingredients from speciality British producers of the highest possible standard.

Forman & Field have created picnics for some of the country's most prestigious events. Each dish will be made for you from scratch on the day of the event, and packed into a cool bag or wicker basket with drinks, cutlery, crockery and all the necessaries for you to enjoy it.

Hampers start from £42.50 and are collectable on the day. To find out more and book your picnic call Forman & Field on 0208 5252 352 and quote ‘Duke of Essex Polo.'