Welcome to The Hockey Museum
Immerse yourself in the sport’s history and heritage, not only in Britain where the ‘modern’ game started, but from all around the world. Discover our vision and ambitious goals, and meet the dedicated people who help bring the legacy of hockey to life. Together with our partners, we preserve and promote the origins and evolution of our great sport. Prepare to be captivated by historical stories, absorbing oral histories and heartfelt obituaries that shine a long-overdue light onto hockey’s fascinating past.
Discover the latest news, ground-breaking research and our programme of exhibitions and events. Learn about our treasured collections of memorabilia and archives, and how you can utilise them. Reach out to us with an enquiry. Sign up to our mailing list to receive historical hockey stories and keep up to date with the activities of the museum.
Support our work to uncover and share the untold stories of hockey. Whether through a generous donation, leaving a financial gift in your Will or lending your time as a volunteer, you can help to save, document and share hockey’s heritage and inspire future generations with its history.
WHAT’S NEW
100 years young: inspirational hockey centenarian Marjorie Daniel receives England honours cap
When Marjorie Daniel turned 100 on 19 May, she wasn’t just expecting to receive a telegram from the King, she was also looking forward to…
Woking Hockey Club helps to celebrate 100th birthday
When Biddy Burgum died at the venerable age of 98 years old in December 2025, our original obituary described her as “the oldest living England…
A special family visit: honouring international hockey siblings John French and Pru Carter
At the end of May 2026, brother and sister international hockey players John French and Prudence Carter (née French) visited The Hockey Museum in Woking…
India vs Pakistan: the stats behind hockey’s greatest rivalry as it comes to London
During the June 2026 International Hockey Federation (FIH) Pro League event in London, India men will face Pakistan in one of hockey’s fiercest rivalries. It…
Researching women’s hockey clothing: progress update for Sport and Fashion month 2026
June is Sport and Fashion Month, so The Hockey Museum is celebrating the heritage of sportswear by shining a light on the fascinating research of…
Southgate Hockey Club, Champions of Europe in 1976
Recollections by Southgate captain Mike Crowe, 50 years on. Southgate Hockey Club were men’s European Hockey Club Champions in 1976, 1977, and 1978. Those are…
Fascinating audit finds!
The Hockey Museum’s volunteer team is currently focused on a project to audit our objects and archives. Audit volunteers have been re-visiting the collection to…
Past meets pitch: a centenary celebration to remember for Fleet & Ewshot Hockey Club
The Hockey Museum is pleased to have played a central role in assisting Fleet & Ewshot Hockey Club (F&EHC) to celebrate their centenary this year.…
Southern Hockey Club keep it in the family
As we celebrate International Day of Families in 2026, 50 years ago Hockey Digest magazine reported that Southern Hockey Club in London held the accolade…
Sukhdev (Sukhi) Singh Rao, 1933–2026
10.09.1933–12.04.2026 Sukhdev (Sukhi) Singh Rao, a pioneering figure in London club hockey and a central presence in the development of the game among Britain’s South…
Explore the Fascinating Work of The Hockey Museum in Giving Hockey’s History a Future
Support Us
You can ensure the longevity of our charity museum by making a regular or one-off donation, leaving a legacy in your Will, volunteering with us, or by gifting items to the collection.
Our Collections
Our collection is made up of many areas. These inform our understanding of the history of hockey, facilitate our research and are at the heart of our exhibitions and stories.
Research
We encourage people to visit and use our library, archives and collections as a basis of their research. Several of our volunteers undertake research of their own. Discover more.
Visit Us
All you need to know about visiting us in our Woking home: opening hours, visits by appointment, our accessibility offering and more.