The aim of the game?

The aim is simple enough, get your bowl as close as possible to the jack. Bear in mind the bowls do not travel in a straight line and the challenge becomes harder.

Bowls can be played in singles, pairs, triples and four player teams. The green is divided into rinks and a rink is 34 - 40m long.

Bowler in action

The first bowler, known as the lead, rolls the jack to the other end of the rink. It must travel at least 23m and when it stops it is centred on the rink. The players then take turns to bowl.

Each player has four bowls per end when playing in singles and pairs competitions, three in triples, and two in fours.

The team captain, or ‘skipper’, is the last to bowl and is instrumental in directing the team’s shots and tactics.

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Welcome to the Royals

Whether you are looking to take up the game of bowls, are an experienced bowler, or wish to become a social member, we warmly welcome you to our club.

We have six rinks and are proud to say we are a mixed club, catering for ages from 8yrs upwards and have facilities for all abilities, we are wheelchair friendly.

The Royals is a thriving fun filled club with over 700 members, which includes a junior section, main stream bowlers of all abilities and a strong social membership. All members can enjoy a full and varied bowls and social activity programme throughout the year.

We have ample parking and with good road links from links from both Kent and Sussex we welcome members from the surrounding district.

Competitions

Our club is open all year round our winter season offers a full and comprehensive bowls programme which includes roll-ups, internal leagues, matches, county games and for the more competitive bowler National Competitions. Our summer months are a little more relaxed, however, we still have roll-ups, friendly internal leagues and we still play matches, not forgetting club competitions.

Playing games in the club areaSocial Events

At the Royals we are fortunate to have our new caterers, Samantha and Carl in the restaurant with an excellent menu including daily “specials”. Tina and Andrew, our friendly staff behind the bar will be pleased to serve you.

Our social programme includes such events as trips to the local theatre or further afield to the West End. We have after dinner speakers, fun card game evenings, live music, a good variety of entertainment, not forgetting a great Bingo night. All these events are designed to unite and enhance the team spirit for which the Royals are renowned.

All members are valued and we look forward to meeting you, why not come along and join us.