About Us

On 9th January 1989 petanque enthusiasts drawn from local foreign language classes met at the Epping Sports Centre in Hemnall Street.

Later a club was formed under the auspices of Epping Horizons 50 plus, a group set up by Epping Forest District Council (EFDC). Help and tuition was provided by members of the Eastern Region of the British Petanque Association (BPA).

Originally the club met at the Sports Centre, playing in the rifle range and on the back car park, but in April 1989, the club moved to the disused cycle track on Stonards Hill Recreation Ground. The cycle track was improved by adding 5 tons and then a further 7 tons of gravel and levelling the surface.

The terrain was and still is used by the club under contract with Epping Town Council (ETC) for exclusive use at specified times during the week.

Since then, we have built a piste of approximately 15 by 14.5 metre. The work on the central area was carried out by members in 1996 and 1997 with the help of a grant from the ETC for the purchase of materials.

In 2023 Granite dust - 6mm was added

In 2025 a further 6 metric tons of Granite 2mm-6mm was added to bring us in line with other club pistes.

Today, Epping Petanque Club is a thriving club for all ages and abilities We are now affiliated to Petanque England and Eastern Counties Region Petanque

You will find us on our primary piste at Stonards Hill Recreation Ground, Epping on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons all year round, and on Tuesday evenings between May - September. We also play at The Gardens of Hanbury on Monday and Thursday mornings.

Most of these playing sessions are informal, but there are internal and external club competitions each year which are voluntary.

If you are interested, want to learn how to play, already a proficient player, or if you fancy giving the game a try come along and have a go, see if it's for you before you decide to join us. The first few visits with tuition from our Captain and experienced players are free, (we will supply the Petanque Boules) after which we hope that you enjoy the game so much that you wish to become a member.

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