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Croquet is one of the finest outdoor sports, and our club provides an environment to enjoy it both socially and competitively. It is a friendly game combining ball skills as well as tactics. Even after a short introduction, you will be able to enjoy a game with others.
You will find us in the centre of Bath in a stunning location on Bath Recreation Ground. We have four lawns that are open daily, and our friendly members are on hand to welcome visitors and potential new members. We are always pleased to receive new members of any age or level of experience, beginner to advanced.
The club’s main summer season runs from the end of March until the end of October each year, but croquet is played on the lawns throughout the year.
All members have the use of our equipment as well as access to coaching from our more experienced players.
For all formats of the game, there are internal events and regional and national leagues and tournaments for those who wish to play competitively. These cater for all levels of player from beginner to expert.
If you are thinking of taking up croquet from scratch, please keep reading this section for a brief introduction to the game and its benefits.
Why play croquet?
Croquet is an enjoyable, sociable game that can be played by people of any age and of either sex.
There are two principal forms of the game – Association and Golf.
Association Croquet is a game of complex strategy and high levels of skill, and is similar in many ways to games like snooker or pool.
Golf Croquet is quick to learn, but requires accuracy and tactics to master.
Both forms of the game may be played as singles or doubles and many people enjoy playing both, as skills learned in one form of the game may be applied to the other.
Croquet’s effective handicap system recognises smart thinking as much as physical skill, so everyone has a good chance of winning.
As with any game, the best players probably start young, but many take it up after retiring from more energetic pursuits. It can be as skilful as you want it to be – advanced players can take it very seriously, but most club members probably see it as a relaxing and friendly way of passing an afternoon.
Interested in playing?
Before deciding whether to join the club, prospective members are welcome to try the game. For more information or to enquire, contact us.