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.
B League Team Suffers Nailbiting Loss v Bristol
The reverse fixture v Bristol at home saw the welcome return of Sue Duncan to the team. In the morning Doubles Tony & Neil built a gradual lead. With no bisques remaining on either side we were 4 up at the timer. Bristol then ran 5 hoops without bisques. Defeat snatched from jaws of victory.
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Short Croquet (Restricted) Team reach Final
The Bath Short Croquet (restricted) team went to Kington Langley for their return match – the last of four in the N division. After last week’s heat it was blessedly cool and damp on their nice flat half lawns, and we greatly admired their brand new Clubhouse, which was very much lighter and airier than
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GC Progressive Doubles Tournament
This year’s Progressive Doubles was under a late threat from Covid as well as other dramas, and in the end we had to call on no less than five generous GC-playing reserves to fill the resulting gaps, but finally the requisite 16 people turned out to play on one of this summer’s most glorious days,
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Intermediates Visit Cheltenham
The Bath Intermediate Team travelled from Bradford on Avon, Calne and Bristol for their final match of the season at Cheltenham. We found the lawns to be running extremely quickly and the very unforgiving stainless hoops tested everyone. Accurate hoop approaches were in high demand. Our morning games were very closely fought. Margaret having sat
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GC High handicap v Camerton & Peasedown
Played on all four lawns at Camerton the match got underway promptly. Both teams had six players each ranging from handicaps 9-14, both sides had several playing off handicap 9. All games were timed. By lunchtime Camerton were in the lead scoring 7 games to Bath’s 5. Valerie Stanley maintained focus throughout the day winning
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