About us

Bromley Bowling Club, the home of national champions but also a friendly and sociable club for bowlers of all abilities.

Our green is one of the best in the county and is open for play to members from late April though to October and is open most of the days and evenings.

But it’s not all about bowls. We have a fantastic clubhouse with a well-stocked bar and plenty of car parking space. Social members are always welcome and can join in with many social functions and events throughout the year as well as being able to watch high quality bowls.

New members are always welcome and we are happy to provide taster sessions if you’re not sure what lawn bowls is about. All you need are flat sports shoes.

We hope to see you soon at 77a Plaistow Lane, BR1 3JF. Please phone 020 8460 1368 for more details or email info@bromleybowlingclub.co.uk

How it started…

Bromley Bowling Club was formed on April 18th 1888. This was fifteen years before the English Bowling Association was formed. Edward Packe became the Club’s first President. Thirty three years later, the club elected its first Captain.
Dr. W.G. Grace the famous cricketer, who lived in this area often played on the green in Plaistow Lane.
The club was a founder member of the Kent Bowling Association, The English Bowling Association, and The London and Southern Counties Bowling Association.
In 1892 the committee decided that the green must not be used for ice skating as it would have been against the conditions of the lease of the club.
In 1903 a party of visiting Australians and New Zealand played two friendly matches against Bromley. The Australians returned for a rematch in 1912.
In 1921 R.G. (Bob) Colquhoun, the club’s most successful player joined. Bromley B.C; won the club single title a record seven times, was national champion, and won the British Empire Games Singles Championship in 1930.
In 1946 Harold Macmillan (M.P. for Bromley from 1945 to 1964 and Prime Minister from 1957 to 1963) joined the club.
In 1992 The Ladies’ Section was formed.

The future is bright

Bromley Bowling Club has been successful in many county and national competitions and has attracted lots of younger bowlers who play alongside those with more experience.

Our green and facilities continue to be some of the best on offer in Kent and enjoy a busy and growing social calendar.

We hope you will join us and make our future even brighter.