Founded in 1847 Wakefield Sports Club started life as a single bowling green, located 7 minutes walking distance from the town hall, gifted to a group of local men by Lord Smirthwaite. In 1848 a cricket club joined forces with the bowlers and formed Wakefield Cricket and Bowling Club playing on what was then Grove Hall grounds.
In the 178 years since that amalgamation the club has travelled a long sporting road mixed, as all sport is, with highs and lows.
Est. 1847
Est. 1899
Est. 1972
Est. 1975
Est. 1987
From that single bowling green, the club has grown to a 7-acre site that is home to Bowls, Hockey, Squash, Padel, Football, Rifle & Pistol and Jazz.
Our central clubhouse started life as the “Bowls Hut” and over the years has been extended and now provides social facilities for all our sections.
Over the years Wakefield Sports Club has seen a lot of changes. The latest improvement to the site has been the redevelopment of our bar facilities.
Wakefield Sports Club now boasts a large clean fresh Lounge Bar namely the “Magic Sponge” it has had a total transformation with all new comfortable seating and large TV’s available to watch Sky and TNT Sports and fully air conditioned throughout.
You can be sure of a warm welcome here at Wakefield Sports Club as a member or non-member whether playing a sport or just calling in for a drink.
Providing exceptional sports facilities in a high-quality venue. Come and see what we have to offer.
7 Days-A-Week : 8am – 11pm
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