A Local Sports Club with History

In 1886 Lord Ellesmere gave the land to be used as a public green and bore the expense of its construction. The pavilion was built at a later date and was funded by subscription. The green was opened by Lord Mulgrave on August 14th 1886.

 

In 1889 extra land was granted and two tennis courts were opened and later enlarged in 1891. The pavilion was enlarged in 1901 but subsequently burnt down with the present one being erected in the 1930s.

 

Worsley Cricket Club  was founded in 1846 by the first Earl of Ellesmere, thus improving the districts facilities for his tenants. The two clubs were amalgamated in 1975 and the Ellesmere Sports Club was born.

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Croquet was also introduced as a sport in the 1930s and is still played today.

 

The introduction of squash as a sport within the club came in 1979. The squash courts are now repurposed as a gym and is run separately by J13.

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In February 2025, Ellesmere Sports Club became Worsley Sports Club. Our values and goals remain the same, to offer sports to all and be at the heart or Worsley life.

 

The Ellesmere Sports Club currently hosts two separate rooms. The Sutherland Suite and the Members Sports Bar. Both rooms are available for hire.