Pauline nudges 
Tom chats 
Chairman taps 
Louise and Pat are sitting this round out with the Bramworths and Jan G 
The knowledgeable Peter and Tom discuss the enthralling play 
Ember team 
Foul shot ref 
Roger and Jan D versus Hugh and Gary in the final 
It’s close after 5 hoops 
Good game partner! 
Louise, Pat, Gary and Hugh wait patiently… 
Sue takes aim as Geraldine looks on 
Belita thinks
Welcome to Ember Croquet Club
We are a small, friendly and sociable club, with a full size lawn, as well as a smaller lawn in a beautiful and peaceful residential location in Esher.
In recent years the Club has experienced fresh enthusiasm with new members and associated social groups making use of the wonderful facilities.
You are more than welcome to come and have a game, and if you fall in love with the Croquet, as we all have, then please join us and become a member! We play both Association Croquet and Golf Croquet.
We have roll-ups on Sunday afternoons, Tuesday evenings, Wednesday evenings and Thursday afternoons from March to October. In the winter months we use the small lawn (weather permitting) and once a month we use the clubhouse for indoor carpet croquet.
If you would like to play competitive croquet, we run internal competitions, and play matches against other croquet clubs in the South East.
To access our members area (password required) CLICK HERE (opens in new tab)
Have a look at our Join Us page for an application form and membership rates.
For details of our subscription rates throughout the year, please look at the “membership” tab below. Further information can be found by, clicking on each of the other tabs below.
Lawns
The main lawn is full size (35 yards by 28 yards). We also have the small lawn, which is perfect for beginners and friendly games, measuring 20 yards by 16 yards.
We maintain the lawns ourselves, making use of our own, highly effective, irrigation system, shared with the Bowls club.
Pavilion
We have a small pavilion which overlooks the main lawn and offers seating and tea/coffee making facilities. It is a short walk to the main clubhouse where changing rooms and other facilities are located.
Clubhouse
We share the clubhouse with the other sections of Ember Sports Club. In the winter months, once a month, we use the clubhouse for Indoor Carpet Croquet. There are plenty of social gatherings in the clubhouse, and we usually make up one or more teams for the Club quizzes.
Annual subscriptions are payable from 1st April each year. There is no entrance fee.
New members join the Ember Sports Club, as well as the Croquet Club. We have a very well-equipped clubhouse, with bar and room for social events. A major benefit of playing croquet at Ember is the opportunity to socialise not just with other croquet players, but also bowls players, tennis players and members of the drama section.
You join the Ember Sports Club, which entitles you to take part in the croquet and social activities. You are most welcome to join other sections for an additional fee.
New members are welcome to join at any time during the year. The table below shows our subscription rates for 2025/2026.
For an application form and more details click on Join Us .
We also hold ‘taster” sessions early in the season for those that might be interested in taking up the game or joining the Club. These are advertised on this website and in local publications. Bookings for these sessions may be made via Eventbrite.
| Day | Sun | Mon | Tues | Wed | Thur | Fri | Sat |
| am | Booking | Booking | Mowing | Booking | Booking | Mowing | Booking |
| pm | Rollup | Coaching | Booking | Booking | Rollup | Booking | Booking |
| eve | Booking | Booking | Rollup | Rollup | Booking | Booking | Booking |
Booking: Any member is free to book a lawn at the above times, and may bring a guest. However, internal and external matches and special events are also booked at these times , as well as those members wishing to practice.
Roll-up: Turn up and play. Again guests are welcome.
Mowing: Lawn is closed on these mornings.
Coaching: Monday afternoon is the usual slot. If coaching is not taking place on a Monday afternoon, the lawns are open for booking.
We play both forms of the game: Association Croquet (AC) and Golf Croquet (GC).
Roll ups
We usually play AC on the main lawn on Sundays and Wednesdays and GC on the main lawn on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Use of the small lawn is flexible depending on attendees.
GC Social Fun Tournaments
During the season we hold informal GC doubles tournaments among the members with ad hoc pairings to balance playing abilities and experience. These have proved hugely popular as a social event. Members are welcome to bring along guests along to these events.
Barbecues
We hold family barbecues every third Sunday of each month from May to August
Simon is Chairman of the Club and is a qualified coach for beginners in AC and GC. He has run regular coaching sessions, particularly for new members, since 2022. He has received many positive accolades from those who have attended his coaching sessions.
Roger has been a member of Ember for many years and is a qualified referee. He is a very experienced, low handicap AC player, who encourages positive play and would help you improve your AC game.
Our membership is a healthy mix of new members and seasoned campaigners, so you will always be learning new shots and tactics! That’s the best way to learn – see you at the rollups! And when you’re up and running, find a quiet morning slot in the Lawn Booking System, come along and practice!
Click on the image to watch a short promotional film about croquet.
While it is true that the AC game does appeal to competitive players who want to outwit their opponents, the GC game is popular among members who enjoy playing a social game in an entertaining environment. You have the chance to do both at Ember. The most important tip is to have fun.
AC Handicap Singles
AC Handicap Doubles
GC Handicap Singles
GC Handicap Doubles
AC Open Singles
South East Croquet Federation (link to results pages):
‘B’ League (AC) – Winners 2019, 2021, 2022
‘S’ League (AC)
Handicap GC League
At Ember, beginners are able to join in internal competitions as soon as they feel ready to do so.
As with golf, the game of croquet has a handicapping system enabling players of different abilities and experience to play each other. Better players will have lower handicaps.
In AC a handicap translates into extra turns known as bisques. For new players a high handicap will initially be allocated and later adjusted with playing experience. Croquet England has a test to help assess a player’s AC handicap.
In GC starting handicaps are determined by a simple test laid down by Croquet England. We follow the “Advantage” system which, broadly, means that a higher handicap player has to run fewer hoops than a lower handicap player.
Dress Code
As you can see from the photographs above, there is no strict dress code as long as you wear flat soled shoes.
For external matches, wearing whites is customary.
Have a look at the Club How to Join page for an application form and membership rates.Join us?
Croquet is very much a sport where all can compete on equal terms. Strength is not an issue. The correct swing of a croquet mallet requires the player to use a pendulum motion. You will be surprised how far you can hit a croquet ball!
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