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About Woodbridge Bowls Club
In 1935, Sir Arthur Churchman, Lord Woodbridge, gifted to the town of Woodbridge the land behind his property in the town centre for use as an ornamental park. This is the Elmhurst Park we enjoy today. In 1952, in what had been the walled garden of the original grounds, a bowls green was laid and Woodbridge Bowls Club was formed. Many of the original members came from the defunct Crown Bowls Club
The green, which is fully owned by the club, is surrounded by a boundary wall built in 1812. A Victorian greenhouse was demolished to provide space for the new clubhouse
The green was relaid in 2000 and provides an excellent playing surface. The Club has about 70 bowling members and participates in both Bowls England (BE) and English Bowls Federation (EBF) leagues and competitions. The club also incorporate several other organisations these being two Bridge Clubs, a Lacemaking group and a Photography for Art Club. The Club participates in various
Woodbridge Bowls Club is the only lawn bowls club situated in Woodbridge Town