PLAY

How to play as a visitor or as a member.

Visitors

We’re always keen to meet new players and to introduce them to croquet. 

Whether you’re an absolute novice or if you’ve played before in the back garden, we have open days and introductory courses to suit you.

Come along and have a go – no equipment is needed as we have a stock of mallets and other equipment for you to try – and we’ll give you the basic instruction you’ll need to get started. All you need is a pair of flat-soled shoes.

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“I enjoyed meeting and playing with all your warm and welcoming members. A fun and a great place to play a friendly game of croquet!!”

– Bernadette, visitor

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Open Days

We hold open days throughout the year, where you can just turn up and have a go at playing and see what the game is like.

Keep an eye on our events listing, calendar and latest news for details about our next open day.

● No need to book, just turn up! ●

● No equipment needed, just wear some flat-soled shoes ●

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Club Sessions

We hold club sessions every Thursday afternoon, 2pm-6.15pm, and Sunday afternoon, 2pm-5pm, during the season (April to October). Visitors are welcome to attend these with prior arrangement – please contact us if you would like to come along.

We usually play Golf Croquet which is a quicker and more sociable version of the game.

● No equipment needed, just wear some flat-soled shoes ●

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“I was introduced to croquet by my neighbours who invited me to a Sunday session at the club, I was totally hooked after that first experience. It was fun and the members were really welcoming.”

– Susan, new member

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Visitor Fees

Visitor fees are £3 per person per session (cash only).

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Groups

Wanting to have a go at croquet with friends or colleagues?

We can facilitate a group visit and competition, providing equipment and explaining the rules.

Please contact us and we can discuss what you need and arrange a date.

Members

Our season runs from April to October, although if the weather is amenable you can play throughout the winter as well.

Croquet can be played seven days a week, dawn till dusk, except for maintenance sessions, club sessions and arranged matches or tournaments. These are all identified on the booking system and calendar below. 

● Members can book to play on the booking system ●

We have monthly tournaments and play friendly matches with other local clubs, but we have not yet joined a league.

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Club Sessions

We hold club sessions for members every Thursday afternoon, 2pm-6.15pm, and Sunday afternoon, 2pm-5pm, during the season (April to October).

We usually play Golf Croquet which is a quicker and more sociable version of the game.

● No need to book, just turn up! ●

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Introductory Course

We hold an introductory course for new members every July and for those who want to get the most out of the game.

The course is free to members, and will take you through the basics of techniques and skills required to enjoy the game at a competitive level.

Our initial focus is on getting the basic skills needed for golf croquet. After six lessons you will have received a good introduction to both golf croquet and association croquet.

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“It’s been so nice to learn new skills and keep active, as well as enjoying the social side of being a member of the club.”

– Susie, member

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Member Fees

See our membership fees on our About page.

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Calendar

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