Welcome to
Longsight Bowling Club
We're looking for new players!
Leagues we participate in
Bolton Park Veterans League
We currently have 3 teams in the Bolton Park Veterans League. The league is run by the Bolton Parks Veterans Amateur Bowling Association.
- Over 58 years of age
- Afternoon fixtures
- Home and away
- Afternoon fixtures: Tue, Wed and Thurs
Bolton & District Conservative Bowling League
We have two teams in the Bolton & District Conservative Bowling League.
- Evening fixtures
- Home and away
- Wednesday evening fixtures
- All ages (16+)
Turton & District Bowling League
We have 2 teams in the Turton Bowling League. The league is run by the Turton & District Bowling Association.
- Monday evening fixtures
- All ages (16+)
Bolton Municipal Bowling League
We have 1 team in the Bolton Municipal Bowling League.
- Evening fixtures
- All ages (16+)
About Longsight Bowling Club
Situated just off Longsight (B6196), Longsight Bowling Club is in the heart of the Harwood local community.
The club has been established since 1922 and currently competes in 4 different leagues offering options for all ages and genders, social and competitive bowlers.
Brief History
Founded on June 17th 1922 and originally named the Harwood Wesleyan Bowling Green, Longsight Bowling Club recently celebrated a landmark centenary year which was marked by a visit from local councillors and a one-off tournament.
Where Longsight Bowling Green currently stands was formerly a brickworks home to kilns used for firing bricks.
The first ever game of crown green bowls played on the green was by H.E. Shuttleworth and J. Scholes – both of whom were instumental in creating the green.
Over 100 years on from that first game the green is now a local hub of the Harwood community.
Recent History
In recent years Longsight Bowling Club has been a hive of activity with improvements being made both on and off the field.
The club took charge of maintaining the green in 2021 (previously done by Bolton Council) which enabled the committee to reduce permit fees each member is required to pay.
These savings also allowed the club to invest in additional, necessary equipment and the green is now showing significant improvements on the playing area.
These improvements will hopefully attract more members of the local community to come to play and sign up to become fully fledged members.
FAQs
The club’s address is:
Longsight Bowling Club,
Longsight,
Harwood,
BL2 3HX
There is no car park for Longsight Bowling Club.
Parking is available on the main road and side streets close to the club.
For team bowlers, membership is £55 for the 2024 season.
For social bowlers, membership is £18.50 for the 2024 season.
Get in touch to discuss membership and cut off dates to sign up for membership in 2024.
Use the form below.