Colchester Croquet Club

Colchester Croquet Club is a friendly and welcoming club located in Lexden, Colchester, Essex. The club boasts a welcoming clubhouse and four meticulously maintained lawns, which are known to be some of the finest in the country and often host national competitions.

The club caters to players of all levels, from those who simply want to have fun and meet new people while getting some exercise, to those who wish to compete in county and national competitions. Club Days are held on Mondays and Thursdays, providing an opportunity for members to enjoy a game with a friendly face. Members also have access to a lawn booking system and a WhatsApp group to arrange games with fellow members.

For those interested in playing competitively, the club participates in various competitions around the country, both individually and as a club. In addition, internal competitions are held over the summer months, catering to players of all levels from beginners to experts.

Newcomers to the game are encouraged to attend one of the Club Days on Monday or Thursday afternoons, where they can be warmly welcomed and introduced to the game. All that is needed is a pair of flat-soled shoes, as the club has four lawns and a stock of mallets and other equipment available for newcomers to try. Basic instruction will be provided to get them started.

Croquet is a fantastic outdoor sport that combines ball skills with tactics, making it enjoyable and easy to understand. The club is always delighted to welcome new members, regardless of age or level of experience. Whether you are an experienced club or match player looking to join a new club or a complete beginner interested in trying out croquet for the first time, Colchester Croquet Club is the perfect place to embrace this enjoyable and sociable sport.

There are two principal forms of the game played at the club: Association and Golf Croquet. Association Croquet is a game of complex strategy and high levels of skill, similar to snooker or pool. On the other hand, Golf Croquet has a long history and has experienced a recent surge in popularity. It has simpler rules and is more interactive, requiring a similar level of accuracy and tactical awareness.

Croquet can be played as singles or doubles, and many players enjoy participating in both forms of the game, as skills learned in one can be applied to the other. The club's effective handicap system recognises smart thinking as much as technical skill, ensuring a fair playing field for all members.

Whether you are an experienced croquet player or have never played before, Colchester Croquet Club welcomes you to join their community and experience the joys of this enjoyable and sociable sport.