Belvoir Vale Bowls Club, located just outside the village of Hose in the Vale of Belvoir, is a welcoming and friendly bowling club that offers both social and competitive bowling opportunities. Situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty, the club provides a picturesque setting for members to enjoy the game.
The club caters to players of all abilities and is particularly keen on coaching beginners during the season, which runs from mid-April to early September. Whether you're a seasoned bowler or new to the game, Belvoir Vale Bowls Club is the perfect place to enhance your skills and have fun on the green.
In terms of competitions, the club participates in social games against other clubs in Leicestershire, Rutland, Nottinghamshire, and Lincolnshire. Additionally, the club has teams that compete in the Belvoir 3-Wood League and Melton Triples League. Due to its location, the club also plays games under English Bowling Federation rules and takes part in the Belvoir Two-wood League. During the winter months, many club members represent Belvoir Vale in indoor bowling in nearby Melton Mowbray.
Belvoir Vale Bowls Club takes pride in its facilities, having built its own clubhouse. The clubhouse features changing and toilet facilities, as well as a spacious club room where members can socialise before and after matches. A kitchen is also available for use. Throughout the year, the club organises various social events, including an annual lunch, skittles evenings, and quizzes that are open to both members and friends.
These events provide opportunities for members to bond and create lasting friendships off the green.
Finding the club is easy. Members and visitors can refer to the map on the main contact page of the official website. For those coming from Leicester, the recommended route is to exit the A46 at Six Hills and follow the signs for Belvoir Castle. After passing two major X-roads (Shoby and A606), turn left signposted Long Clawson.
At the junction at the bottom of the hill, bear right. After approximately 1 mile, turn right just after Pasture Lane on a sharp left-hand bend. The club is located 100 yards along on the left, next to the Tennis Club. For those coming from Grantham/A52, follow the signs for Harby and then Hose.
Look out for the Tennis & Bowls Club sign (White) on the left after passing the Hose Village Hall.
Belvoir Vale Bowls Club invites all interested individuals to explore their website and discover more about the club's welcoming atmosphere and the enjoyable bowling experience it offers. So whether you're a beginner or a seasoned player, Belvoir Vale Bowls Club is the perfect place to enjoy this quintessentially British sport while surrounded by the beautiful countryside of Melton Mowbray's Belvoir Vale.