Running five successful league sides and a thriving minis and junior section too, the club has around 150 playing members.The name is synonymous with high achievement and quality hockey played in the right manner. A name known throughout the UK and European Hockey.

Clifton first team attracts players of the highest calibre from both home and abroad, many of whom have represented their country at either U15, U18 or senior levels. The players in the squad are all supremely fit athletes and highly motivated individuals.

The earliest records for the club found date back to November 1897. It would appear that in the early years upon introduction and approval, men were allowed to partake but by 1908 there was an amendment to the rules of play to 'All England Women's Hockey Association' which the club adopted. Henceforth CLIFTON LADIES were and have proudly remained a 'ladies' club.

In the 1980's success came rapidly as the club reached the Nationals for Indoor in 1982. The club dominated the West Clubs Outdoor finals (85, 86, 87, 89) and qualified for the clubs first outdoor Nationals in Oxford. The1988-89 season saw the club winning the SunLife West Premier League on goal difference having won their last two matches, This saw Clifton promoted to the newly formed Typhoo National League, where the club remained for 15 years. (Now the EHL Premier League).

1990's onwards has seen the club gain even greater achievements both here at home and abroad. Including twice winning the coveted EH Womens Cup and being runners up on three occasions. Also Clifton has produced a line of 'homegrown' talent who have gone on to represent their Country, notably amongst others Tammy Miller (England/GB double Olympian) and Denise Marston-Smith (England, GB, Olympian with over 100 caps).