Wolverton Sports Club

About

Longstanding private club established by workers from Wolverton Rail Works (bowls club in 1900, cricket and tennis clubs in 1903) now housed in 1980s clubhouse with a single large private bar and social area plus changing rooms for the sports clubs. The bar has three handpumps in regular use, though sometimes only two used at quiet times. A free house with the ales changing every week for a wide selection of seasonal ales, actively supporting local brewers. Membership is automatic for members of cricket, tennis and bowls clubs. Social non-playing members pay a low annual subscription and are the majority of bar users. Members can bring up to 3 guests, but they must be signed in at the bar before alcohol can be purchased. Food not regularly offered but is sometimes available during events and for competitive matches. The Clubhouse has tennis courts in front, a cricket pitch at the rear and a bowls green at the side, with the Club also supporting two darts teams. Parking in the side streets can sometimes be difficult..