Welcome
Located in the heart of Memorial Park, just a short stroll from the railway station and the seafront, Herne Bay Bowling Club has been a part of the local community since 1926. With a rich history and a beautiful setting, we offer a warm welcome to visitors and members alike.
Join Our Club
Whether you're new to bowls or an experienced player, we have membership options to suit all levels. Our friendly team will help you settle in, and coaching is available for beginners. Come along and try a game—you might just discover a lifelong passion. For more information, please click here.
Social Events
We’re more than just a bowling club. With regular social evenings, quizzes, music nights, and a licensed bar, there’s always something going on. Friends and family are always welcome!
Short Mat Section
During the winter months, we keep the action going indoors with short mat bowls in our clubhouse, offering friendly roll-up sessions, competitions, and leagues—perfect for staying active and social all year round.
Located in the heart of Memorial Park, just a short stroll from the railway station and the seafront, Herne Bay Bowling Club has been a part of the local community since 1926. With a rich history and a beautiful setting, we offer a warm welcome to visitors and members alike.
Show MoreJoin Our Club
Whether you're new to bowls or an experienced player, we have membership options to suit all levels. Our friendly team will help you settle in, and coaching is available for beginners. Come along and try a game—you might just discover a lifelong passion. For more information, please click here.
Social Events
We’re more than just a bowling club. With regular social evenings, quizzes, music nights, and a licensed bar, there’s always something going on. Friends and family are always welcome!
Short Mat Section
During the winter months, we keep the action going indoors with short mat bowls in our clubhouse, offering friendly roll-up sessions, competitions, and leagues—perfect for staying active and social all year round.
Centenary Open Pairs Tournament
Added: Monday 9th March 2026 5:06 pm
Events, Centenary
As part of our Centenary celebrations, we are pleased to invite entries for the Herne Bay Centenary Open Pairs Tournament, taking place on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th August 2026 at Herne Bay Bowling Club.
Herne Bay Four Triumph In County Final
Added: Monday 3rd August 2026 1:06 pm
Match Reports, County
Herne Bay bowlers Alfie Lewis, Grant Allen, Ian Robb and Joe Kelly were crowned County 4’s champions in a hard fought victory over St. Lawrence 19-13 at Horton Kirby Bowls club. St Lawrence led 5-3 in the early stages of the game but picking up 5 shots on the 7th end enabled Bay to edge ahead 8-7. Bay continued to edge ahead and at one stage led 15-8. St Lawrence staged a mini fight back and reduced the Deficit to 3 shots. Bay managed to gain a further 2 shots and were leading by 5 starting the last end ran out winners by 6 shots. They now represent Kent in the National Championships and will play against Dorset at Leamington Spa on 20 August.
In the Forest of Blean league Bay maintained their lead at the top with a 27 shots and were win over Aylesham & Snowdown winning 6 of the 8 available points.
The ladies played a match against Kent County Women’s Bowling Association marking the Centenary of the club. Bay only managed to win 1 and draw 1 of the 7 rinks played but a good day was had by all.
Bay foursome reach County Final
Added: Monday 27th July 2026 11:48 am
Match Reports
The Herne Bay 4’s of Alfie Lewis, Grant Allen, Ian Robb and Joe Kelly got to the County Final in dramatic fashion at Empire Bowls Club, Greenhithe. In the morning quarter final the Bay 4 were trailing 14-2 to Blackheath and Greenwich. They gradually reduced the deficit but were still 4 shots adrift starting the final end when the fight back reaped its reward with them picking up 5 shots to win the match. In the afternoon semi final they were paired against Appleyard bowls club and were always in the lead finally winning 17-10. They will play the Final on Sunday 2 August against St. Lawrence at Horton Kirby Bowls club.
A win in the East Kent mixed triples league at home to Minster was followed by a heavy defeat against Thanet.
Bay won all 3 mixed friendlies that they played.
Steph Crates Progresses to Two-Wood County Final
Added: Monday 20th July 2026 11:24 am
Match Reports
Steph Crates progressed to the County Final of the 2 wood singles with a 14-7 win over Jo Cartwright (Grosvenor Bowls club) in the semi final played at Lenham. In the men’s 2 wood singles semi final Grant Allen lost a close contest to Joe Sanford (West Wickham Bowls club) 14-15. Bay progressed in the Cox cup with a 29 shot win over Boughton and will play Folkestone Park in the next round. In the Bernard Annand Shield double 4’s Bay were trailing Ramsgate by 9 shots after 12 ends but fought back to win narrowly on the extra end played.
Bay Maintain Narrow Lead in FOB
Added: Monday 13th July 2026 1:00 pm
Match Reports
Herne Bay maintained a narrow lead at the head of the Forest of Blean league with a 43 shot win over Faversham winning 7 of the 8 match points. Bay travelled to Whitstable in the Catherine Wheeler league and shocked the leaders with a 1 shot win and 11 of the 16 available points.