Joining Us

We welcome both experienced and newbie bowlers

Why Take up bowls and Chose Us?

• Bowls is good exercise: For everyone at any age. see Heart Matters. 

• We are fully affiliated: to Bowls England, English Indoor Bowling Association, Somerset Bowls Association, Somerset County Indoor Bowls Association

• Our club is run by the members: We are a registered Community Amateur Sports Club. Have your say in how we run both formally and informally. 

• Our club is inclusive: We have members of all ages and backgrounds.  We run ladies, gents and mixed competitions. 

• We cater for disabilities: We offer features that are accessible for people with disabilities, such as ramps, lifts, wide doorways, and accessible restrooms. 

• We have wide opening hours: Monday-Sunday morning-afternoon-evening all year around [some exceptions may apply]. 

• We welcome experienced and new players: You will find members of varying levels. You will not be alone. And our members are very helpful and friendly. We run special welcome events for newbies. 

• We cater for competitive bowlers:  Our club participates in formal internal and inter-club competitions at both experienced and newbie levels. 

• We cater for casual bowlers: There is also turn up fun sessions where you can play games with other members, or if you want you can just practice or play your own way. 

• Joining is easy: You can join individually or as a family or group of friends. Or find friends at the club. 

• Coaching is available: Full courses are available for beginners and members are willing to pass on experience to all. Further coaching can also be arranged to help you progress. 

• We have good onsite facilities:  We have changing rooms, toilets, social seating areas, catering/bar facilities, vending machines, lockers, all available for members. 

• We have member social events: Quiz evenings, meals, etc. 

• We are local to Taunton town centre: Set in Vivary Park and a short walk from the town centre. 

• Local Parking: there is a public car park [not run by the club] at the back of Vivary Park.

Interested in joining?

Contact us for more details to arrange a free, no obligation, introduction or coaching session. 

• Our Recruitment Hotline 07731 402316

• Email: info@tauntonbowlingclub.co.uk 

• Online form. 

• When contacting us please provide name, email [optional], telephone number, if you are experienced wanting to simply join or a newbie wanting to book training before joining. Any special needs can be discussed after initial contact. 

For More information

• Newbie Bowlers Information

• Experienced Bowlers Information

• Membership Details

Want to learn more about the game?

• Bowls England - Getting Started

• Lawn Bowls a Complete Beginners Guide