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

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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.

Taunton Deane Bowling Club

Bowls - a sport for all ages, abilities and seasons. Try it for free with fully qualified coaches to guide you. Free initial taster session and free training sessions. Just contact us and ask for a taster session

North Petherton Bowling Club

North Petherton Bowling Club has a six rink outdoor and a three rink indoor. It is a members club which encourages and promotes bowing having fully qualified coaches with free coaching for new and prospective members. The club has a full program of out

Bridgwater Bowling Club

Victoria Park Bowling Club

Williton Bowling Club

Eastover Park Bowling Club

Ilminster Bowling & Tennis Club

Ilminster Bowling & Tennis Club is one of the best facilities and clubs within South Somerset for bowls and tennis .

It is passionate at being forward thinking and developing the sports further and helping bring young people into the sports.

Kilve Short Mat Bowls Club

Watchet Bowling Club

Minehead Bowling Club

Porlock & District Bowling Club

Glastonbury (Wyrral Park) Bowls - Short Mat Section

The Short Mat section, within the main Glastonbury (Wyrral Park) Bowls club, meet from September through to April each year while the outdoor Green is closed. Weekly sessions are currently held at Godney (Tuesday afternoons) and Walton (Friday Evenings).

Glastonbury (Wyrral Park) Bowls

Yeovil Bowls Club

We are an Outdoor Lawn Bowls Club with mixed gender membership. Our Outdoor playing season runs from mid-April to September and Indoor season from September to April.

Yeovil Bowls Juniors

The Bowls Club offers both Indoors and Outdoors facilities, with free taster sessions for all the family. Equipment is provided. A Club in its infancy, literally! Our goal is to regrow our previously very successful Junior Section for young people aged fr

Queen Camel Bowls Club

Queen Camel Bowls Club is a small club with a membership of 50 (2015) generally split equally between men and women. We play in the Wessex Mixed League and the Southwest Ladies League. A number of popular friendlies are also played throughout the season.

Junior Bowls Coaching - Discover a New Sport for Your Child!

Discover a New Sport for Your Child!

Looking for an affordable, fun, and social activity for your child? Ilminster Bowling Club is offering Bowls Coaching for just £1!

📅 Every Tuesday Night
🕓 4 PM – 6 PM
📍 Ilminster Bowling Club

Our Level 2 Bowls Coaches provide a welcoming and safe environment for primary school children to:
🎯 Build confidence
⚽ Discover a new sport they’ll enjoy
🤝 Make new friends
💪 Stay active and healthy

No equipment or experience needed—just bring your enthusiasm!