Ipswich and District Croquet Club
Ipswich and District Croquet Club
Ipswich and District Croquet Club (ICC)
The new croquet season has started and ICC is signing up new members of all ages.
We are offering the all inclusive 12 month Full Club Membership (normally £175) for just £130. There is no additional joining fee and no green fees. Membership entitles you to play 7 days a week from dawn until dusk, so act now. If you have never played before we hold 'free taster sessions' on Saturday mornings - arrange a time with the club Secretary, tel/text: 07780 704 792 or email: croquetclub.ipswichuk@gmail.com We look forward to meeting you.
Late May Bank Holiday Saturday
On Saturday, 24th May ICC will be open to the general public to have a go and enjoy a great day out - free entry, plenty of parking and no charge to play. There will be competitions, stalls, BBQ and other attractions for the whole family. Why not bring a picnic and make the best of our beautiful setting.
A welcome awaits you.
Suffolk County Show.
Wednesday, 28th May and Thursday, 29th May ICC will be on stand 231 to promote and demonstrate the sport of croquet. A sport which can be enjoyed by everyone regardless of age, gender, background or physical prowess. Whether you want to play competitively of simply for fun, croquet is a great community sport that is good for physical, mental and social welbeing.
The Ipswich and District Croquet Club is situated in the south west corner of what becomes the Suffolk Show's Bucklesham Road car park. It too will be open to show visitors. So before you drive home please drop in for a croquet taster.
Club History
Ipswich Croquet Club was founded in 1908 and has been a part of Ipswich society for over 100 years. Its first home was on Portman Marshes (where the football ground is now). In 1930 it relocated to Christchurch Park, but increasing problems with parking and a lack of facilities led to a move to Fynn Valley in 2012.
In 2021 the club decided to find larger and more suitable premises, and on 1st April 2023 it moved to a purpose built facility in Bucklesham Road. Here it has constructed 4 full sized courts and aims to become a leading UK croquet venue.
During recent times the club is proud to have had regional, national and international champions among its members.