LAWNS NOW OPEN FOR 2012 SEASON

OPEN DAY: 2 - 4pm SUNDAY 13 MAY 2012
at Golders Hill Park

All welcome whether you're an experienced player or have never held a mallet….

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The Club

Hampstead Heath Croquet Club (HHCC) was formed in 2008 to enable players of all ages and abilities to enjoy a challenging and relaxing game in pleasant surroundings.

Initially formed with just one half size lawn, high demand in the first season led to the City of London upgrading this to two half size, better quality lawns.

Our lawns are situated immediately below the hard tennis courts in Golders Hill Park, a few minutes walk from Golders Green underground station. They are open to anyone, making them the only fully public lawns in North London.

From 2011 (and continuing for the 2012 season), Club members who are also experienced croquet players have the opportunity to play on a full-size lawn shared with the Bowls Club at Parliament Hill. See here for further details.

We hold regular open Club sessions, generally four times a month on alternating Saturday afternoons and Monday evenings. See here for details of the schedule.

Using the Lawns

During the season (Saturday 21 April – Sunday 16 September 2012) the lawns are available through the Golders Hill Park Tennis Court attendant. Lawn & equipment hire fees for the 2011 season are £4.00 per hour per lawn for members and £7.50 per hour per lawn for non-members.

All specialised equipment needed to play the game is provided on site, in respect of which a £20 returnable deposit is also payable. Club members may apply for a key to the equipment box so that they can gain access directly.

Players need to wear flat soled shoes whilst on the lawns; otherwise we have no formal dress code.

The Game

For those unfamiliar with Croquet, the game offers a gentle form of outdoor exercise requiring hand-eye co-ordination. It also, at more advanced levels, requires concentration and the ability to plan ahead and think strategically. However there is no requirement for strength, speed, agility or endurance and whatever your skill level, it is always great fun. More information on how to play croquet is available here.

Our Sponsors

The founding of the Club was only possible with the generous support of the City of London, the Croquet Association (of Great Britain) and the South East (England) Croquet Federation.