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.
Short Mat Match Report: we 01/11/26
Added: Tuesday 3rd November 2026 3:38 pm
Match Reports, Short Mat
Hurricanes vs Swalecliffe Oysters 26.10.26
Hurricanes picked up 4 points in the return home match against the Oysters winning 39-17 overall. On the blue mat Jacqui Cooper, Angie and Brian Gisby had a strong game winning 31-5 whilst on the red mat Dave Knight, Dave McNeely and Russell Cooper lost 8-12
Boughton Challengers vs Spitfires 27.10.26
In the away game against the Challengers the Spitfires also had a strong game securing their place at the top of Division 2 after taking maximum points from their first two games. Jane Chubb, Linda Charlesworth and John Offer won 8-13 whilst Maureen Tobutt, Marianne Offer and Colin Tobutt won 11-13.
Short Mat Match Report: we 25/10/26
Added: Sunday 25th October 2026 3:05 pm
Updated: Sunday 25th October 2026 3:06 pm
Match Reports, Short Mat
For those that are new to the club, the Short Mat Section has entered 4 teams into the East Kent Short Mat League this year. The league comprises 28 teams from 14 clubs, playing 2 wood triples both home and away, over 15 ends. There are 6 league points awarded for each match: 2 points for each winning mat, or 1 point each for a draw, plus 2 points for the highest overall combined score.
Final Match Report for 2026
Added: Monday 28th September 2026 1:17 pm
Updated: Monday 28th September 2026 1:18 pm
Match Reports
56 members attended the Herne Bay Bowls club final day mixed drive. The event was won by the triple of Val Miller, Simon Child and Tony Rowson. Bay completed their match season with a 39 shot win at Ashford.
Match Report: we 20/09/26
Added: Monday 21st September 2026 12:01 pm
Updated: Monday 21st September 2026 12:01 pm
Match Reports
In the final Catherine Wheeler league game of the season Herne Bay only managed to win 1 of the 6 triples played against Chislet. A fine win of 36-6 by the triple of Janet Packman, Christine Stuart and Dennis Plunkett gave Bay the 5 points by winning the overall score by 3 shots. Bay travelled to Greenhithe and came away with a 2 shot win over Empire.