Bowls

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Bowls

Played outdoors on a flat square of grass, or indoors on an artificial surface, bowls involves throwing/rolling a ball to end up as close to a target as possible.

See Also:
Petanque

An Overview of Bowls

Bowls truly is the sport for all - all ages, all sexes and all abilities.

There are many different formats of the game recognised – flat green outdoor, flat green indoor, crown green and short mat – so there are plenty of opportunities for you to give it a go.

Bowls is also a relatively cheap game compared to other sports, whether you choose to join an indoor or outdoor club, or 'pay and play' at your local park.

Benefits

  • Lawn bowls provides open-air exercise
  • Comradeship
  • Improved mental and physical facilities

Costs

The cost of taking up lawn bowls varies from club to club, so it is always best to contact your local one direct to find out the exact prices. Some clubs ask only for a one off membership fee, but most ask for an annual fee, plus an additional playing fee. Some also offer sessions where you can pay and play.

Adaptations and Equipment

Playing equipment consists of:

  • A set of 4 matched bowls
  • The jack - a small white ball
  • A mat

Facts

  • The 1930 British Empire Games - the first of what would later become known as the Commonwealth Games - were also the first to feature lawn bowls as one of just seven sports on the programme.

Find Bowls Clubs/Groups Near You

Use the search below to find local organisations near you.

Contact your local Physical Activity, Health & Wellbeing Team

Across Leicestershire, Leicester & Rutland the Physical Activity, Health & Wellbeing Teams are providing opportunities to support you to become more active.

Daily Boost

The Daily Boost aims to encourage children and young people to do 15 minutes of organised activity at school every day, benefiting their long-term physical and mental health and wellbeing.

Holidays Together

Leicestershire Holidays Together is a free and exciting Department for Education-funded holiday programme for school-aged children and young people

Let's Get Moving Champions

We share the stories of how local residents of Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland use physical activity and exercise to improve their health and wellbeing.

Let's Get Moving: Healthy Spring!

For inspiration and opportunities to get you moving more throughout Spring!

Ramadan Recharge

The intention behind Ramadan Recharge is to revive the Sunnah of living mindfully and including some movement in our everyday lives.

National Governing Bodies

Bowls England

Contact Name
Bowls England General Enquiries
Contact Email
enquiries@bowlsengland.com
Contact Telephone
01926 334609

British Crown Green Bowling Association

Contact Name
Bowls England General Enquiries
Contact Email
enquiries@bowlsengland.com
Contact Telephone
01926 334609

English Indoor Bowling Association

Contact Name
General Information
Contact Email
enquiries@eiba.co.uk
Contact Telephone
01664 481900
Active Leicester

Active Leicester

Active Leicester encompasses all sports in the city.

Leicester Learning Disabilities Sports Club

Leicester Learning Disabilities Sports Club

multi sports learning disabilities sports club where we deliver multiple different sports sessions weekly with sessions aim at being active, fun, engaging and friendly

We are looking to gain new members to join our membership core we already have this

Clubszone

Clubszone

Holiday Activity Club for Children Aged 5-12 Years Old.

Bowls

St Margaret's Co-operative Bowls Club

We are a bowls club. We welcome players of all ages and abilities. We run sessions, with a qualified coaches, for people just want to give bowls a try. Times can be arranged to suit.
Bowling green and club facilities of high standard.
Playing season Apr

Leicester Bowling Club

Leicester Bowling Club

Leicester Bowling Club is one of the longest established clubs in the City. It is located 2 miles south of the town centre just off the A5199 (Welford Rd). It has excellent clubhouse facilities and a bowls green that is rated amongst the best in Leicester

CEL SPORTS

CEL SPORTS

professional yet affordable for all offering our multi sports coaching working in the city & county, based Leicestershire and across the Midlands. We aim to offer a variety of sports coaching sessions for schools, clubs, holiday camps, birthday party’s,

Thurmaston Bowls Club

Thurmaston Bowls Club

A mixed club for all abilities and ages, playing competitive and friendly games through the open season which is April to September. Why not come down on a chummy night which is on Wednesday evenings from 5pm. We also have an active social side in closed

Elliott Hall for Youth & Community

Elliott Hall for Youth & Community

Elliott Hall offers a variety of different activities for all ages, supporting health, mental health, well-being and isolation. The venue runs Monday-Friday with some evenings and weekends.
Open to any age and abilities, registered as safe and warm haven

Menphys

Menphys

Supporting Children and Young People with Disabilities to have equal choices, opportunities and live ordinary lives.

Holidays Together - Easter Session (Braunstone)

Holidays Together - Easter Session (Braunstone)

Running 27th March to 4th April 2024

Holidays Together - Easter Session (Thurmaston)

Holidays Together - Easter Session (Thurmaston)

Running 25th March to 5th April

Men's Over 50 Activities

Men's Over 50 Activities

Group for men over 50 to take part in gentle sport indoors

Holidays Together - Easter Session (Thurlaston)

Holidays Together - Easter Session (Thurlaston)

Running 25th March to 4th April

Holidays Together - Easter Session (Leicester Forest East)

Holidays Together - Easter Session (Leicester Forest East)

Running 25th to 28th March and 2nd to 5th April

Holidays Together - Easter Session (Oadby)

Holidays Together - Easter Session (Oadby)

Running 25th-28th March and 2nd to 5th April

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Bowls England Coaching Bursary

Bowls England Coaching Bursary

Bowls England’s Coaching Bursary Scheme assists members of affiliated clubs who wish to obtain a Coach Bowls qualification.

Bowls England Club Loans Scheme

Bowls England Club Loans Scheme

The Bowls England Loans Scheme is available to support clubs who wish to improve their facilities, with loans of up to £20,000.

Leicestershire Bowls