Summer is a great time for being outdoors, and if you’re really into sports then you’ll love nothing more than running around in the sunny weather. However, if you fancy something a little more genteel, you should consider getting yourself a croquet set – easy to use, fun for all the family and perfect to play on a lazy summer afternoon on your lawn.
Croquet has been around since at least the early 1850s and is seeing a rise in popularity. It is easy to see why – croquet is a great game for anyone to play. It requires skill and precision over physical strength, and can be played by anyone from children to grandparents.
Jacques Croquet Sets are among the most popular and well-known brands. They were invented by John Jaques II, who bagged himself a place in sporting history and won a gold medal for introducing Croquet to England at the Great Exhibition of 1851. His display there attracted such wide attention that the game quickly became increasingly popular, not only in Britain but across Europe and the British Empire.
Priory Sports, based in Christchurch in Dorset but supplying sporting goods the world over, has a wide range of croquet sets to choose from.
If you are looking for a serious croquet set, consider the limited edition eight player family Jaques Olympic Croquet Set – which was produced by Jaques to celebrate the Centenary of the first modern medal Olympics.
The set comprises four Woodstock English Ash mallets, two Corrigrip Ash mallets, two Intermediate mallets, first and second colour Challenge balls with carry bag, a set of eight clips and ball marking pegs, Hampton heavyweight hoops, garden flags, hoop smasher winning peg, yard line pegs and game rules. Basically, that’s everything you need for a fully-fledged croquet game on your lawn.
Jaques Olympic Croquet Set is presented in a traditional blue Pine box and is available from £849 from Priory Sports.
Another popular set is the Jaques Woodstock Croquet Set. These sets are designed for the enthusiast who remembers the traditional octagonal handles.
The Jaques Woodstock Croquet Set from Priory Sports includes four Woodstock Hardwood Ash Mallets, Full Set of four Challenge Balls, Challenge Hoops, All weather flags, Croquet Clips, four Colour Winning Post, Comprehensive Rules, Ball Markers and Hoop Smasher.
Jaques Woodstock Croquet Set is presented in a natural pine box handmade by Jaques craftsmen with solid metal fittings, and is yours for just £429.
There are of course a huge range of croquet sets available for all budgets. Visit Priory Sports online for more details.
Contact Details:
Priory Sports
27 Saxon Square
Christchurch
Dorset
BH23 1QB
Phone: 01202 470600
http://www.priorysports.co.uk/
