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
Directions To Our Club
Clubhouse and Green:
Last updated 18th September 2026
Welcome to our website
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 2027
We hopefully look forward to seeing you all, old friends and new at the 52nd Open Tournament next year which is taking place from 5th to 11th September 2027 inclusive.
The 2026 Open Tournament programme can be accessed from the following link: Tournament Programme
See ‘Latest Blog’ for the 2026 results
Rock Park Open Mixed Triples Tournament 2026 (Daisy’s Day)
This year’s event took 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.
Club Sponsors:
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Latest Blog:
Social Events
2026 Social Events for your diary (See Notice Board for Details):
17th October - Presentation Night
31st October - Annual General Meeting - 2:00pm start
26th November - Bingo Night
5th December - Christmas Party
13th December - Christmas Draw
Watch this space for more events this year!!!
Devon County Top Club 2026
Congratulations to the Rock Park Men’s Team for winning the Devon Q/F’s at home on 1st August against Co-Op Unity Park. They now play Shaldon in the S/F at Torbay Country Club on 19th September at 10.00am - Good Luck Lads!!!
CLUB COMPETITION WINNERS 2026
Congratulations to the following Winners and Runners-Up:
Sam Lees Triples: Winners: Neil Croucher, Richard Kelso & Bill Sherborne
Runners-up: Martin Southam, Jan Gale & Ray Watts
Millennium Cup: Winner.: Paul Brennan Runner-up Heather Taylor
Millennium Plate: Winner: Bill Sherborne
3 Wood Competition: Winner: John Lane
Ladies Singles: Winner: Sue Ellison Runner-up: Heather Taylor
Ladies Handicap Singles: Winner: TBD Runner-up: TBD
Ladies 2W Singles: Winner:Julie Cooper Runner-up: Sue Ellison
Ladies Pairs: Winners: Julie Cooper & Heather Taylor
Runners-up: Rose Marshall & Sue Ellison
Men’s Triples: Winners: Bill Baker, Alan Stones & Bill Sherborne
Runners-up: Dave Williams, John Lane & Ray Watts
Men’s Singles: Winner Phill Ramwell Runner-up: Matt Lavercombe
Men’s Handicap Singles: Winner: Ryan Turner Runner-up: Elliott James
Men’s 2W Singles: Winner: Ryan Turner Runner-up: Peter Dunstan
Men’s Presidents Cup: Winner: Phill Ramwell Runner-up: Peter Dunstan
Men’s Pairs: Winners: Tim Cooke & Matt Lavercombe
Runners-up: Louis Rolfe & Phill Ramwell
2026 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: Chris Lerwill & Steve Chugg (Ilfracombe)
Runners-up: Danni Hunter & Chuckie Woodcock (United Services)
Ladies Pairs:
Winners: Lauren Hackett & Hayley James ( United Sevices)
Runers-up: Jill Boucher & Jan Reid (United Services)
Men’s Pairs:
Winners: Mike Bayliss & Colin Sowden (Gt Torrington)
Runners-up: Mike Tapp & Chuckie Woodcock (Crediton/United Services)
Open Triples:
Winners: Paul Dobbs, Steve Chugg & Adam Loveridge (Ilfracombe / Utd Services)
Runners-up: Andy Ralph, Paul Cockman & Paul Weeks (Gt Torrington)
Ladies Singles:
Winner: Sharon Hockin (Victoria Park)
Runner-up: Jill Boucher (United Services)
Men’s Singles:
Winner: Tom Barton (United Services)
Runner-up: Neil Mugleston (Ilfracombe)
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 again next year.
Results:
Women’s Singles. Women’s Pairs (at Rock Park & United Services)
Men’s Singles -Section A. Men’s Singles -Section B
Men’s Pairs - Section A (at United Services). Men’s Pairs - Section B.
Open Triples - Section A (at United Services). Open Triples - Section B.
Presidents Charity 2025 - Dementia
President Dougie handing over a Cheque for £ 1,123.1 to Admiral Nurse Lead, Angela Walter of the Royal Devon Hospitals Charity (Dementia Services at NDDH)
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.
