It's nearly here! The final preparations are being made to this year's Sandpolo event at Sandbanks.
The 2022 British Beach Polo Championships are due to take place on Friday July 8 and Saturday July 9.
And this year the Championships, otherwise known as Sandpolo, celebrates the 15th anniversary with a spectacular weekend
Read more: Final preparations for Sandpolo under way as excitement builds for event
What is Sandpolo?
Organises say the polo at Sandbanks (the British Beach Polo Championships) is the largest beach polo event in the world.
Guests will be able to watch fast-paced professional polo, played in a beach arena, while enjoying a glass of rosé or champagne and delicious food.
Polo is played during the day, and when the horses are resting in their stables, players and guests party into the night.
From 7pm each evening, beach parties commence, with world class entertainment taking to the stage and the renowned vista of the Jurassic Coast as the perfect backdrop.
How many people go to Sandpolo?
Around 6,000 people are expected to attend this year.
What's happening?
The entertainment off the polo pitch will see Friday's ‘Boogie on the Beach’, consist of a soul, motown and disco concept event, act The Real Thing, while Saturday’s Sandpolo weekend closing party welcomes the 14-piece Ibiza Classics Orchestra to the stage, aloingside Soul II Soul’s Jazzie B, and an array of bands and DJ’s.
Read more: Sandpolo returns to Sandbanks beach in Dorset in July 2022
What about food and drink?
There’s no shortage of choice for guests. With a food village, you’re bound to find something delicious for lunch or supper. There are bars a-plenty too, so you definitely won’t go thirsty.
There's Asian food, Thai, pizza, burgers, paella, buffets, Caribbean food, and an extensive vegetarian menu.
Are there tickets on sale still?
Yes but be quick - snap them up now or you could lose out!
What about parking?
There is an event car park with directions and details here and there is also the Breezer bus from Bournemouth and Poole.
What else do I need to know?
The event responsibly offers a Challenge 25 policy. All guests who appear under 25 will be asked to provide photo ID before purchasing alcohol.
Also, there will be no re-entry after 9pm on either day.
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