Luxury Travel Directory: Clubs

The Royal Air Force Club

Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009

The first Lord Cowdray made a gift in 1918 to provide a permanent building to house the Royal Air Force Club (RAF Club) ; and by the middle of 1919 the buildings which make up the present Club in Piccadilly were acquired. In 1922 the Club was officially opened by HRH The Duke of York. On 12th March 1922 the Club was visited by Their Majesties King George V and Queen Mary. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is the Club’s Patron.

The RAF Club has 8 rooms to accommodate any type of function, including Wedding Receptions, Cocktail Parties, Luncheons, Dinners and Conferences.

RAF Club Membership is open to all persons who hold, or have held, a Commission in the Royal Air Force, Princess Mary’s Royal Air Force Nursing Service, The Reserves, The Auxiliaries and in Commonwealth and friendly Air Forces. Spouses of Full Members can also enjoy Associate Membership and make full use of the Club’s facilities.

The Royal Air Force Club
128 Piccadilly
London W1J 7PY
Tel. 020 7399 1000
Fax. 020 7355 1516
Official Website

Ham Polo Club

Wednesday, July 15th, 2009

One of the oldest polo clubs in the United Kingdom, Ham Polo Club began in 1926 as Ham Common Polo Club. Situated on the banks of the Thames, in Ham, Surrey in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, Ham Polo Club is London’s last remaining polo club.

The clubhouse and grounds are also available for event hire including corporate events, private functions and also as a wedding venue.

Ham Polo Club, Petersham Road, Richmond, Surrey, TW10 7AH
Tel: 020 8334 0000
Official Site

Ham Polo Club Resources

Kensington Roof Gardens

Tuesday, August 12th, 2008

Kensington Roof Gardens is an urban oasis in the heart of London. One and a half acres of themed gardens over 100 feet in the air offering spectacular views of the West London’s skyline.

Owned by Sir Richard Branson the Roof Gardens has a restaurant and night club and is available to hire for private and business functions as well as weddings. The Grade II listed gardens surround a two storey clubhouse which hosts the private events and the private members club which caters for up to 600 guests on Friday and Saturday nights.

The gardens were designed and built by Ralph Hancock between 1936 and 1938 and are divided into three themed gardens:

  • The Spanish garden, in the Moorish style and based upon the Alhambra in Spain, featuring fountains, vine-covered walkways and palms
  • The Tudor garden, with archways, secret corners and hanging wisteria
  • The English woodland garden, with over 100 species of trees, a stream, and a pond which is home to pintail ducks and two Chilean pink flamingos.

The Roof Gardens are listed as no.21 in the top 50 wedding venues by the Independent.

The Roof Gardens are accessible from Derry Street, through a doorway marked “99 Kensington High Street”.

The Roof Gardens
99 Kensington High Street (Entrance on Derry Street)
London
W8 5SA

Telephone: 020 7937 7994
Website

Goodwood House

Friday, June 27th, 2008

Located near Chichester in the Sussex countryside, Goodwood House is the seat of The Earl and Countess of March. A regency style country house set in the grounds of the Goodwood Estate.

James Wyatt along with several other architects designed this house. Originally intended to be of a unique octagonal layout, but only three of the eight sides were built. The house features opulent neo-classical interiors and is available to hire for weddings and corporate events.

Weddings at Goodwood House

For over 300 years Goodwood House has been a lavish setting for celebrations, including many celebrated weddings. The team at Goodwood is experienced at looking after parties of all sizes, from 10 to 1000.

Events at Goodwood

Home to the Festival of Speed and Goodwood Revival motorsport events plus horse racing with Glorious Goodwood, golf, and aviation.

Goodwood Hotel

Outside the estate is the Goodwood Hotel, which has recently been renovated.

Goodwood House
Goodwood
Chichester, West Sussex
PO18 0PX

Tel: +44 (0)1243 755000
Website

Goodwood Resources

Crockfords

Wednesday, August 1st, 2007

In 1828, William Crockford established Crockfords of St James on the principles of fine dining, opulent surroundings and select membership. This exclusive Mayfair private members gaming club once enjoyed the patronage of the Duke of Wellington. For over 175 years the founding principles of Crockfords have been maintained in the elegant 18th century building in Curzon Street, Mayfair.

30 Curzon Street
London
W1J 7TN

Tel: 0207 493 7771
Fax: 0207 629 3257

Website: Crockfords Website