Welcome Message from the Club’s President

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Welcome to Babbacombe Bowling Club.Our club is open early April to the end of September for outdoor bowling. You will certainly be greeted with a warm friendly welcome, whether to play, have a taster of bowling (as there is usually help at hand every Monday, Tuesday and Friday mornings) or as a spectator.We have many touring teams visit us throughout the season and our Fixture Secretary is more than happy to accommodate your club.We are in the beautiful area of Babbacombe, with many amenities nearby. Cafes, restaurants, spectacular views across Lyme Bay and easy access to Torquay.We are fortunate to have free roadside parking on roads around the club plus a good selection of hotels nearby.We would be delighted to see you and meet you in person and thank you for browsing through our website which I hope has been of interest to you.Thank you.

Sue PerduePresident Babbacombe Bowling Club.

 

Always Welcoming New Members

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JOIN US At BABBACOMBE BOWLING CLUB

Corner Cary Avenue and Aveland Road, 

Babbacombe TQ1 3QT

Experienced and New Members Welcome! 

Learn how to bowl! 

Make new Friends! 

Have fun doing it!

 

You’ll always get a warm welcome at Babbacombe Bowling Club.  From 1st May to 31st August a member is on duty every Monday, Tuesday and Friday from 10am – 1 pm to assist new and experienced bowlers. 

If these times don’t suit you, click on ‘Contact Us’ give us a call and we’ll arrange for a member to meet you at the Club.  Flat soled shoes are required.

See you on the green!

About our Club

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Bowlers have been enjoying their sport on the greens at Babbacombe Bowling Club for over 120 years. We are a friendly club and always extend a warm welcome to players and the general public alike.

Babbacombe Bowling Club plays outdoor bowls, with some indoor matches during the winter, and a short mat season in the clubhouse in the winter.

We welcome new members (both full and social), tours, friendly matches and competitive league players.

 

Mixed Pairs – Club Competition

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Saturday 14th June saw our Club Mixed Pairs competition Great weather plus great bowling !
As usual many thanks to all who made the day – Competition Secretaries, Green Team, Catering Team and of course participants plus spectators
Congratulations to the finalists – Alan P & Linda and Dave A & Nicky.  Final to be played over the weekend 13th & 14th September
Photos courtesy of Peter P

Season so far

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Five weeks into the season and what a busy time it has been.  We have had the Big Bowls Weekend, two Open Days, had the pleasure of hosting seven visiting touring Clubs and a few friendly matches with local clubs.  On top of that we have seen the Ladies and Men’s A and B leagues start, the Over 55’s League and the Riviera Mixed Triples leagues begin.

Photos courtesy of Peter P

96 Shot Competition

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Sunday 1st June 2025 saw the Club’s 96 Shot competition take place. This is the only competition in which the ladies and men play against each other. With thanks to all who made the day enjoyable – the Green Team, the Competition Secretaries, the Markers, the Players and of course the spectators. For those who have never heard of the 96 Shot, a copy of the rules are attached
Well done to the finalists – Ray Dudding and Dave Stafford. Final to be played over the weekend of September 13th & 14th
Photos courtesy of Peter P

Two weeks in …

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Two weeks into the season and we have already hosted five tourist matches.  So far we have been lucky enough to welcome the following bowling clubs – Newquay Trenance, Spencer Moulton (Bradford On Avon), Llanbradach (Wales), Bath Post Office and Auriol (Surrey).  The weather has been kind to us so far and fingers crossed this continues !

As always, the public are welcome to come and spend an hour or two watching people enjoying a great sport

Photos courtesy of Peter P