Downton Bowling Club

The Green is full size which enables seven rinks to be played at one time and in common with most clubs allows the playing direction to be rotated on a regular basis to ensure even wear to the playing surface.

We are a very varied collection of individuals who are members, several of whom travel some distance passing other clubs to specifically play at Downton Bowling Club, because of it’s friendly and convivial atmosphere. Whilst the teams and matches are competitive the most important attribute of the membership is that everyone enjoys themselves and plays with integrity, good grace and good humour. The friendship and offers of assistance, advice and tips extended to novices and newcomers is exceptional and enduring.

In common with all other well run clubs Downton Bowling Club has a Child Protection Officer who has been C.R.B. cleared.

We welcome new members – both novices and experienced players of all ages, and as an Open club there is no barrier to membership – other than paying the membership fee!!!

Perhaps you’ve enjoyed sport in the past but for whatever reason have given up, why not consider trying your hand at bowls.

An example of this is a local couple who had moved into the area a few years ago and decided to come along to one of the open days as he was a keen and active sportsman but was prevented through injury from continuing his chosen sport, since his wife (not particularly sports minded) had little going on she decided to join him.

Many years later they both regularly play lawn bowls at Downton in the summer and enjoy Short mat bowls during the “off season” elsewhere.

We are CASC registered

As a Mixed club we have the usual Mens, Ladies and Mixed teams, competing in local leagues.