Cambridge Chesterton Indoor Bowls Club offers people of all ages the opportunity to play bowls. The club runs coaching courses for beginners and improvers, and members can compete in internal leagues, competitions and friendly matches as well as social bowls.
This activity is good for wellbeing because
- Bowls offers a gentle way to get active, suitable for people of all ages and levels of fitness;
- It's a sociable sport and a great way to meet new people;
- You can become part of a friendly community.
"The first timed I tried bowls I was hooked and have been playing on a daily basis ever since. Its a great sport and I have made some great friends."
How to contact
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Cambridge Chesterton Indoor Bowls Club
Logan's Way
Cambridge CB4 1BL
UK
What to expect
Cambridge Chesterton Indoor Bowls Club is one of the largest bowls clubs in the UK. They are open seven days a week with opportunities for beginners to learn the game, and for more experienced players to compete with others. A real mixture of ages and abilities attend the club.
If you are a beginner you are recommended to sign up to one of the coaching sessions, which take place on Saturday and Sunday evenings. Each session lasts 2 hours, but you do not have to play for the full session.
You will be lent a pair of bowling shoes to wear for the session, and all equipment will be provided. A friendly coach will greet you, and teach you the basics. You will have a chance to practice and receive lots of individual feedback. For dates of upcoming coaching sessions contact the office on admin@chestertonindoorbowls.com or 01223 362713.
You can play as a non-member for two sessions. After this you are required to sign up to the club as a member. There is an annual membership fee - the fee for your first year is heavily reduced. There is information about how to become a member on the club website. You can choose between a full playing membership or a social membership. There is a reduced rate for young adults and no membership fee for Under 18's.
After joining, new members are encouraged to further participate by joining a new bowlers league and also take part in 'drives' - fun, social sessions for newer bowlers to meet and play with others and integrate into the club.
More information
There is a car park outside the club with parking for 100 cars. The building is accessible and there are toilets and disabled toilets on site. Only guide dogs are allowed.
There is a 100 seater restaurant in the club which is open daily and serves a range of hot and cold food and drinks. There is also a bar serving drinks.
There is a comfortable balcony area where you can sit and watch the playing arena. Carers are very welcome to attend and sit and watch for free.
First time attendees can receive free coaching.
Annual membership is free for juniors (Under 18's)
There is an annual membership fee, and a small fee per coaching session, after your first session.
How to contact
Phone
Website
Where to go
Cambridge Chesterton Indoor Bowls Club
Logan's Way
Cambridge CB4 1BL
UK
