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WELCOME TO SPRING PARK SHIRLEY BOWLS CLUB WEBSITE

You are probably aware that in August the 2026 Commonwealth Games will start but...

DID YOU KNOW:

That bowls is one of the original six sports on the Commonwealth Games programme, meaning it has been played at every Games since 1930, with the exception of Kingston 1966, where no Bowls facilities were available.  

Major sporting events (like the Commonwealth Games - CG) often influence people to try a sport.  Why wait till the CG to give bowls a go, get ahead of the curve and give lawn bowls a go at Spring Park Shirley BC.

It is T-minus 11 weeks (and counting) till our week of taster sessions starts.  Read on to find out more about us and to sign up for a taster session.

We are a very friendly club and all abilities are welcome.  We hold informal roll-ups every week day afternoon in the season (Late April to end of September) with League and friendly matches on some week-day and weekend afternoons.  We also open on Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings.  The bowling green can be open on other evenings by arrangement. Please note, anyone of any ability, young or old, can enjoy playing bowls.

Are you looking for a new challenge/opportunity for 2026?

New Members Welcome

  • Friendly outdoor bowls club offering a fun sport for all ages
  • People new to bowling can attend FREE taster sessions for 2 months, after which we ask you to become a member or pay a green fee on each visit.
  • New bowlers ONLY £60 Membership for the first Season (2026).
  • Bowls provided for you to use at try out sessions
  • Great way to make new friends
  • Social events throughout the year
  • Free parking adjacent to bowling green
  • The club play on a 6-rink green
  • Free coaching on the green
  • Coach trips to play away in Eastbourne, Canterbury & Herne Bay
  • Competitive and friendly matches throughout the outdoor season from late April until the end of September, as well as  internal and external competitions and club tournaments.


Visitors and anyone wishing to TRY BOWLS will be made welcome at any time when there are existing members at the Clubhouse or playing on the green.

Please contact Club Secretary if you wish to join (see contact us page).

SIGN UP FOR A FREE TASTER SESSION BELOW

Please select the day(s)/time(s) you would like to attend for a taster *

CAN'T MAKE ANY OF OUR TASTER SESSIONS, don't worry - you are welcome to just pop into the club from 11th May onwards (any weekday afternoon, Wednesday evening or Saturday morning) for a taster?

Lawn bowls: ‘You wouldn’t think a young person would do it.’ Lawn bowls: ‘You wouldn’t think a young person would do it.’