Buckfastleigh

We are a very friendly club with a licensed bar situated on the edge of Dartmoor, designated as an area of outstanding natural beauty, in the picturesque little town of Buckfastleigh. We have many local attractions including Buckfast Abbey, the South Devon Steam Railway, the Buckfast Butterflies and Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary and the Valiant Soldier Museum.

We welcome enquiries from Touring Teams where we would provide a very friendly warm welcome 

Founded in 1921, on land gifted to the town for recreational purposes by the Hamlyn Brothers, the club is open to men, women and juniors of all ages and attracts players from a wide area. A thriving football club, tennis courts and a boules court are also close by.

Originally our green comprised six rinks on three levels. During the second world war the lowest level was turned into allotments. In 1989 the whole area was levelled to form one large green of six rinks and an automated watering system was installed. The clubhouse was built in 1988 and extended and modernised in 2011, most of the work being done by members who volunteered their expertise and time.

Currently we play in the Riviera Mixed Triples League and the men play in the South Devon Over 55’s league. A number of mixed friendly and touring matches are also arranged. There is also the opportunity to play short mat bowls at Buckfast Community Hall. A number of social events are held throughout the year.

During the season members meet to socialise and play bowls informally on Monday evenings and Friday afternoons, but the green is available every day for those who have the time to either practise or enjoy a friendly roll-up. New members are always welcomed and instruction can be given to those who are new to the game.