Barbados Polo Club

Key facts: St. James · $ · Sunday 8AM-3PM, Monday 8AM-3PM, Tuesday 8AM-3PM, Wednesday 8AM-3PM, Thursday 8AM-3PM, Friday 8AM-3PM, Saturday 8AM-3PM · Ages: all

The Barbados Polo Club is based at Lion Castle in the parish of St. Thomas and hosts Saturday afternoon polo matches from September through April. Visitors are welcome to watch polo matches on the grounds, and the afternoon combines a sporting spectacle with a social event popular with both locals and visitors.

About Barbados Polo Club

The Barbados Polo Club is one of the Caribbean's most active polo clubs, based at the Lion Castle estate in the parish of St. Thomas in the interior of Barbados. Polo has a long history in Barbados and the Saturday afternoon matches held from September through April draw a mix of players, local families, and visitors.

The polo grounds at Lion Castle are in a scenic interior setting, and match days have a relaxed social atmosphere. Entry to watch is generally free, and it is one of the more distinctive experiences Barbados offers.

Why Families Go

Watching polo is an accessible spectacle for families: the horses, the pace of the game, and the relaxed outdoor atmosphere make it engaging for children of all ages. It is free to attend and has a social scene around it.

What to Know Before You Go

Matches are held on Saturday afternoons during the September to April season. Entry is free to watch. Lion Castle estate, St. Thomas, approximately 30 minutes from Bridgetown. Confirm the schedule for the current season before visiting.

Family Fit

Suited to all ages. Free to attend. Allow two to three hours for a full afternoon match.

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