Ringwood Bowling Club

Hampshire BH24 1JN, is a friendly and welcoming bowling club located on the outskirts of the picturesque New Forest, near Bournemouth. With its convenient proximity to a range of restaurants and shops in the bustling market town of Ringwood, the club offers a beautiful and scenic setting for bowlers of all skill levels.

Established in 1933, Ringwood Bowling Club has a rich history and continues to play on the same original green. The club takes pride in its well-maintained green and fully-equipped clubhouse, which features tea and coffee facilities as well as a licenced bar. This provides a comfortable space for members and visiting clubs to socialise and enjoy the camaraderie of the sport.

The club hosts various league matches and friendly games, and welcomes visiting clubs for both friendly matches and league fixtures. Whether you are an experienced bowler or a beginner looking to try the sport, the club offers a friendly and sociable atmosphere where you can hone your skills and make new friends. Bowling is not only a great form of gentle exercise but also a rewarding social activity, and the Ringwood Bowling Club embraces both aspects.

The club has different teams for men and women, with ladies' teams playing league games on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons and men's teams playing league games on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Mixed teams participate in the B&DBA leagues on Saturday mornings and afternoons. The club also organises internal competitions catering to all skill levels, providing opportunities for members to challenge themselves and showcase their talent.

During the bowling season, which runs from mid-April to late September, the club opens for bowling from 10:00 am. Members have the chance to practise in roll-ups, engage in friendly games, participate in internal club competitions, and compete in league matches. On Monday evenings, organised social games take place, further enhancing the social aspect of the club.

For those interested in joining Ringwood Bowling Club, membership applications are available for download on the club's website. The club offers coaching for beginners and the winter months provide the opportunity for indoor short mat bowling, which offers a more relaxed and social format of the game.

If you would like more information about the club or are interested in trying out the sport of bowling, please do not hesitate to contact Ringwood Bowling Club. The club's website also provides a quick summary guide to the club's activities, allowing you to get a comprehensive overview of what the club has to offer.

Meticulously maintained by the dedicated green-keeper, the club's green is the pride and joy of Ringwood Bowling Club. The club also boasts a photo gallery on its website, where you can browse through beautiful images showcasing the green and clubhouse.

Ringwood Bowling Club invites you to experience the joy of bowling in a friendly and inclusive environment. So why not join the club and be part of a vibrant and welcoming community of bowlers in the heart of Hampshire's idyllic countryside?