Welcome to Bath Croquet Club

You will find us in the centre of Bath, in a stunning location, on Bath Recreation Ground.

Croquet is an inclusive sport that people of all ages and skill levels can play. We have four lawns that are open daily and our friendly membership are on hand to welcome visitors and potential new members.

New players can be assured of a great start to their enjoyment of this game. If you are looking for an activity which satisfies your competitive instinct, or just fancy a relaxed game on a Club afternoon please use the contact page to register your interest.

The club are running a further free Taster Session, lasting 1.5 hours, for you to try the game this year. If you enjoy the Taster Session there will be two further sessions available to learn more about the game and improve your skills. The Taster Session is on Saturday 1st June, in the morning. If you wish to register for a Taster Session or find more information please contact Hester Henebury using the contact form on this website or calling 07470 822444.

Captain Scores Winning Hoop!

May 16th 2024

Peter Hall, Neil & Monica Baker played their initial competitive AC match v Bristol in SWF B League. Tony Jackson was 4th team member. The match was played in good spirit. In the morning Neil partnered Tony J in Doubles winning 13-11 (Neil accidentally posting Tony with an overenthusiastic rush). Peter (17-9) & Monica (12-11)

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A good start to the season for Bath GC HH team’s first home match v Camerton & Peasedown.

May 16th 2024

Sunny conditions and playing on three recently mowed full lawns proved most welcome for both teams in their efforts. Camerton had 6 players. Their handicaps ranged from 9 to 16. While Bath fielded 7 players – handicaps between 9 and 12. It was advised by Bath’s referee, Tony Curson, that games should be untimed (default

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Opening Win for SC (Restricted) Team

May 13th 2024

Bath’s Short Croquet (restricted) team opened their account this year with a convincing win against Kington Langley on Lawns 2 & 3 at the Rec. The sun beat down all day, and the team were glad of the shade provided by the trees! Roger Hayes kindly took on the job of refereeing the afternoon session.

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First SWF League Match of Season Results in a Win

May 13th 2024

Bath’s SC (Open) team’s season-opener resulted in a satisfying away win against old rivals Bristol. In a tense morning both rounds were shared 2-2, with Pete Miles, Hester Henebury and Lynne Passfield (2) all contributing wins. After what must have been a very good lunch the Bath team all won in the third round (even

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Charity One Ball Tournament

May 1st 2024

The Bath Croquet Club heat of the National Charity One Ball competition was held on Sunday 28th April, a very cold but dry day. 8 competitors played 6 games each in this friendly and relaxed competition. It was a cheerful and leisurely paced day and everyone had found something red from their wardrobes to represent

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