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 Leicestershire.
Come along and try Lawn Bowls
A warm welcome awaits all visitors to this friendly club. The Club offers a range of membership options to suit all abilities and ages.
We would like to personally invite you to try the game of Lawn Bowls. Telephone, call in or email and enquire how you can try the game for free. Free coaching and equipment can be provided. The only criteria, is that you wear flat soled shoes on the Green.
Monday evenings (6.00pm) are our ‘chummies’ nights for all bowlers. Newcomers are able to learn to play the game and qualified, experienced coaches are on hand to develop skills and knowledge of bowls. Experienced bowlers are always welcome to view our facilities and try the Green.
The Club organises ‘open days’ each year and with membership levels from £30(p.a.) people of all abilities, very young to the retired person, male and female can enjoy this most relaxing if sometimes passionate sport.
Our Facilities
Our facilities cater to both seasoned bowlers and those new to the sport. From honing your bowling skills, to socializing. From well-maintained greens to a welcoming clubhouses, our facilities help make the club what it is.
Lawn Bowls
A warm welcome awaits all visitors to this friendly club. The Club offers a range of membership options to suit all abilities and ages.
We would like to personally invite you to try the game of Lawn Bowls. Telephone, call in or email and enquire how you can try the game for free. Free coaching and equipment can be provided. The only criteria, is that you wear flat soled shoes on the Green
Indoor Short Mat Bowls
Throughout the winter months, when the green is closed. We provide two indoor short mat rinks with bowls provided. We play on Monday evenings @ 6.00pm and Wednesday afternoons @ 2.00pm.
All members are welcome.
Petanque
We have two pétanque rinks specially designed for the game of bowls. This facility can be hired along with the clubhouse for private functions or small afternoon sessions.
Please contact the club secretary.
The Club House
Leicester Bowling Club has excellent clubhouse facilities with a well stocked bar serving draft beers and lagers alongside a good range of wines & spirits and all the popular soft drinks.
Parking
We have a large car park capable of holding up to 60 cars.
The car park is at the end of Kenwood Rd.
Other facilities
We have a modern well fitted kitchen that is available for hire in conjunction the clubhouse.
Background and history
The Leicester Bowling Club was formed in 1906 and the centenary was recorded with the publication of our history handbook. Extracts and photographs from the Handbook are shown below with kind permission of authors and researchers P Thake, J McVicar, D Morgan
The Club was founded in 1906 and a pavilion was built in 1907 on land on Victoria Road, now known as University Road, and leased to the Club by the Corporation. In the same year the green was laid with Cumberland Turf – the first time this was used locally. The green was officially opened in June 1907.
An extension was built to the pavilion in 1924 which consisted of both a Committee Room and Ladies’ Room.
