Croquet
Hitting balls through hoops on a lawn with a mallet, in tactical turns.
Croquet
- To start
- Free
- Each month
- $25
- Time
- 3 hours a week
- Sessions
- 1 hour or more
- Where
- A specialist venue
- Who with
- With one other person
Is it for you?
- There's a real game to win.
- It gets you outside.
- It comes with people built in.
- It keeps you off screens.
You’ll like it if
- You want to get really good at something
- You want to meet people
- You want to have adventures
Maybe not if
- There is no specialist venue near you
- You want something for any weather
- You want to switch your brain off
What it feels like
CroquetAverage sport & Fitness hobbyCalm
Company
Physical effort
Creative freedom
Brainwork
Hands-on
Outdoors
Quick wins
$25The only thing you pay for
FreeFree, like 24% of hobbies
$300About $2 an hour at 3 hours a week
Before you buy
Rent or borrow gear at the venue for your first few sessions, before you buy anything.
Your first session
Book a taster at a croquet club, borrow a mallet and play a short game of golf croquet.
1 hour or moreA specialist venueEasy to start
Questions
How much does croquet cost to start?
Nothing. You can start for free, then about $25 a month once you are going.
How much time does croquet take?
About 3 hours a week to enjoy it and get better, in sessions of 1 hour or more.
Where do people do croquet?
At a specialist venue, mostly found in cities.
Is croquet good for beginners?
Yes. It is easy to start as a complete beginner. A good first session: Book a taster at a croquet club, borrow a mallet and play a short game of golf croquet.
Do I need other people for croquet?
You need one other person, like a partner or an opponent.