The Club was founded in 1886 (14 acres and two lakes) and form part of the Spencer Estate, the first agreement being signed between the fifth EarlSpencer (called the Red Earl) and the founder members of the committee.
The lakes were originally used for fishing and boating and in 1903, a portion of the larger or upper lake was adapted for bathing purposes, with the later addition of a children’s paddling pool and sandpit. The whole area was surrounded woodland. Until 1932 the clubhouse consisted of an open thatched shed. It was then enlarged to include wooden dressing rooms. Unfortunately, during the 60s & 70s, the club frequently suffered at the hands of vandals who succeeded in destroying the boathouse, the bathing huts, punt, picnic tables and finally in 1977, the thatched clubhouse was gutted through fire.