Bideford Bowling Club

Bideford Bowling Club was formed in eighteen eighty nine, though it has only been located at The Strand Bideford since  the “early thirties”.  This is why it is known colloquially  as “The Strand”. The club is owned by it’s members and has been a mixed club since nineteen ninety seven.
We are situated in the heart of Bideford Town some 500 meters from the Quayside. Bideford Harbour is a working harbour and is used by local fishing boats, The Lundy Island Ferry and various other ships for exporting china clay etc.
The clubhouse was rebuilt in nineteen ninety three and can seat some seventy people. It has a modern kitchen and fully stocked bar. The green is acknowledged to be amongst the best in Devon and can, if necessary play seven rinks. It is maintained by our own members but we also have the services of bowling green specialists to help and advise. The club has fairly spacious changing rooms which have also been recently refurbished.
Throughout the bowling season the club have quite a busy schedule (Please see Fixture List for more details). We play friendly’s with most club within North Devon and also play in the following County Competitions, County Trophy, Top Club  Two Fours,  North Devon  Mens Triple League, Lady’s League, Men (Over Sixties) League . The club members as individuals also enter the various County Competitions. This year seeing three of our members winning the English Men’s Triple Championship and now going on in Two thousand and twelve to represent England in Llandrindod Wells.
We consider our club to be a very welcoming club for our touring team guests. This is confirmed by the number of clubs that make return visits to us over the years.  We entertain, Mixed, Ladies or Men Only Teams. Bideford and nearby Barnstaple have several good quality hotels. Any Club interested in making a visit can be assured  of a very warm welcome. For further particulars contact our Match Secretary Bob Marsh (See under Club Officials who will provide you with all the information you need.
At present our membership is a hundred and twenty six members, but new members are always assured of a friendly welcome to the club. Irrespective of whether you are an experienced bowler or a complete novice.  

The Strand, Chingswell Street, Bideford EX39 2NG
Telephone: 01237 477177.

Affiliated to: EBA, ELBA, DCBA, DCLBA & ESMBA.