Set within the lovely surroundings of Rock Park in the historic market town of Barnstaple, the regional centre of North Devon, adjacent to the Taw Estuary and a few minutes walk from the town centre.
Rock Park Bowling Club is affiliated to the Bowls Devon Association and was established in 1935.
Rock Park Bowling Club is a friendly club with a spacious club house and a well stocked bar. The Club hosts several touring teams throughout the summer season and organises local club friendly matches and club competitions. We also organise several social events throughout the year. The club can provide up to seven rinks and has wheelchair access. Coach parking available.
The popular annual open tournament which has been running for over fifty years continues to be well attended.
New to bowling and want to give it a go? Click on the following link to find out more…. Give it a Go!
Address:
Rock Park
Barnstaple, North Devon, EX32 9AH
01271 377372
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Clubhouse and Green:
Last updated 14th July 2026
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SMOKING POLICY
As from the 8th April 2017 Rock Park Bowling Club has introduced a Smoking Policy.
This policy (which includes the use of 'E' Cigarettes) was adopted by the Rock Park Bowling Club Management Committee at its meeting on 5th March 2017.
The policy is displayed in the Club House, and a copy can also be downloaded from the following Smoking Policy link.
Rock Park Open Tournament 2026
We hopefully look forward to seeing you all, old friends and new at the 51st Open Tournament this year which is taking place from 6th to 12th September 2026 inclusive.
Details and Entry Form available from the following links: Flyer Entry Form.
See ‘Latest Blog’ for the 2025 results
Rock Park Open Mixed Triples Tournament 2026 (Daisy’s Day)
This year’s event will take place on Sunday 12th July 2026
Daisy’s Day Schedule available from the following link: Daisy’s Day Schedule .
See 'Latest Blog' for the 2025 winners and positions.
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OPEN MIXED TRIPLES - 'Daisy's Day' 2026
The 25th 'Daisy's Day' Mixed Triples Charity Tournament was held yesterday Sunday 12th July 2026 in for the 2nd year running sweltering heat! & challenging bowling conditions on a very, very fast green!
A full entry of 28 Mixed Triples from all over North Devon competed for the 'Barry Boucher' Memorial Cup presented by Janet to the winners & in the process helped raised £687 for the Presidents Charity this year 'South West
Blood Bikes' who were present on the day with a Bike to sit on & merchandise to purchase.Thank you all who took part for your fantastic support & generosity.
Thanks must also go to all the Organisers, Catering Team, Bar Staff, Raffle Sellers (including all prize donations) & the Green Keeper! for making the day a success that it always is! Long may it continue!
In the end only 3 triples won all 3 games & were only separated by shots difference!
Winners Chrissy Lerwill, Steve Chugg, Neil Bucknall (IlfBC ) 6pts +38
Runners-Up Graham Skitt, Mike Foowkes, Gill Cole (Braunton BC) 6pts +25
Third Place Ann Delaney, Paul Cassinelli, Peter Sprague (Rock Park BC) 6pts +18
Congratulations to the winners Chrissy, Steve & Neil from Ilfracombe BC on winning the trophy for the 3rd time, Runners Up first time entrants Graham, Mike & Gill from Braunton BC receiving the 'Charles Fortune Memorial Trophy' & stand in entrants and new bowlers from Rock Park Ann, Paul & Peter on finishing in 3rd Place in difficult conditions. Well done to all!!
Again thanks must also go to Dougie for kindly sponsoring the winners Prize money of £120.Once again thank you to all involved & same again next year please! Results Final Table
MENS TOUR 2027
Next year’s tour is in Salisbury. - 7th May to 9th May for two nights stay at The Wetherspoons Hotel - £210. per tourist
See Notice Board for more details.
MIXED TOUR 2027
Next year’s tour is as follows:
Monday 13th September 2027 for four night stay at Hannafore Point Hotel, Looe.. £475/ £495 per tourist.
See Notice Board for more details.
Social Events
2026 Social Events for your diary (See Notice Board for Details):
9th September - Bingo Night
17th October - Presentation Night
26th November - Bingo Night
5th December - Christmas Party
13th December - Christmas Draw
Watch this space for more events this year!!!
County Competitions Draws:
Click on the following link for this year’s County Competitions Draws:
CLUB COMPETITION WINNERS 2025
Congratulations to the following Winners and Runners-Up:
Sam Lees Triples: Winners: Gerald Thorne, Jan Gale & Dave Hammett
Runners-up: Rosina Davie, Alan Woodacre & Anthony Bond
Millennium Cup: Winner.: Heather Taylor Runner-up John Mock
Millennium Plate: Winner: Bill Sherborne
3 Wood Competition: Winner: John Mock
Ladies Singles: Winner: Sue Ellison. Runner-up: Julie Cooper
Ladies Handicap Singles: Winner: Sue Ellison. Runner-up: Hillary Richards
Ladies 2W Singles: Winner:Val Greenwood. Runner-up: Julie Cooper
Ladies Pairs: Winners: Lee Woodacre & Sue Ellison
Runners-up: Julie Cooper & Jan Gale
Men’s Triples: Winners: Denis Rudall, Tony Cooke & Bill Sherborne
Runners-up: John Lane, Dave Jones & Tony Fry
Men’s Singles: Winner Elliott James. Runner-up: Matt Lavercombe
Men’s Handicap Singles: Winner: Dave Baglow Runner-up: Jimmy Isaac
Men’s 2W Singles: Winner: Ray Watts. Runner-up: John Lane
Men’s Presidents Cup: Winner: Elliott James Runner-up: Ray Watts
Men’s Pairs: Winners: Paul Gale & Dougie Cole
Runners-up: Geoff Berry & Phill Ramwell
Devon County Fours Championships 2025
Congratulations to Elliott James, George Main, Damien Stacey and Tony Main for winning the Devon County Fours Cup
A massive achievement, so well done guys!!
2025 OPEN TOURNAMENT DRAW and RESULTS
Another successful Tournament again this year despite some bad weather. All events were completed and the results are as follows:
Mixed Pairs:
Winners: Sharon Hockin & Peter Hockin (Victoria Park)
Runners-up: Lauren Hackett & Tom Barton (Kings / United Servies)
Ladies Pairs:
Winners: Sharon Hockin & Jo Slee ( Victoria Park)
Runers-up: Jane Ogg & Jan Hines ( Great Torrington)
Men’s Pairs:
Winners: Tom Barton & Darren James (United Services)
Runners-up: Joe Colwill & Peter Wade (Bradworthy)
Open Triples:
Winners: Paul Dobbs, Steve Chugg & Adam Loveridge (Ilfracombe / Utd Services)
Runners-up: Elliot James Derek Dennis & George Main (Utd Services / Rock Park)
Ladies Singles:
Winner: Jill Boucher (United Services)
Runner-up: Trish Brunger (Ilfracombe)
Men’s Singles:
Winner: Peter Wade (Bradworthy)
Runner-up: John Slee (Victoria Park)
Many thanks to all the competitors who supported us again last year and to the new faces who competed.
The Tournament Committee would like to thank United Services for allowing the use of their green for the Pairs & Triples events for Section 'A'.
Thanks also goes out to the Bar and Kitchen staff who fed and watered us, and special thanks to Dougie and his team to ensure the green was as playable as possible.
We look forward to seeing you all this year.
