Walton on Thames Bowling club is where generations connect, laughter echoes, and community thrives!
The Club was founded in 1922 and can be found on the Elm Grove Recreation Ground in Walton-on-Thames. Since 1937 the Club has been open to men and women bowlers and there is an extensive programme of mixed friendly matches against other Clubs, as well as many Club competitions. The Club enters teams and individuals in several Surrey leagues, Surrey County Competitions and Tournaments. The Clubhouse and Green have been progressively improved over the years, largely through the efforts of the Club Members.
| Membership: We currently have approximately 80 members of the club, including life, associate and social members. If you are interested in becoming a member or wish to find out more please contact us |
| Bowling Season: Our outdoor season opens in April each year and finishes at the middle of October. Many club members also play indoor short mat in the winter months. |
| Matches: The majority of our matches are played with mixed teams of mostly triples which are friendly fixtures against neighbouring clubs. We also have a number of separate midweek ladies’ and mens’ matches and we participate in 3 midweek league competitions. We organise a number of internal competitions each year, culminating with a Finals Weekend at the beginning of September. The dress code for club matches is ‘blues’ for all matches (blue trousers and white club tops). Matches can still continue when it is raining. Obviously very heavy rain can stop play, but, if it is not too heavy, we do often continue when the rain starts. For this eventuality we have wet-weather clothing, usually white waterproofed over tops. |
| Coaching: We have qualified coaches who will give FREE coaching from 2:00 PM every Tuesday during the Bowling Season when we hold our Club Nights. Other times can be also be arranged if more convenient. |
| Basic Requirements: Normally you will need a pair of flat-soled, heel-less shoes, and, of course a set of bowls. Don’t worry if you don’t wish to go to the expense of providing these for yourself until you have made up your mind whether or not bowls is for you. We can make these available for you FREE. |
| Facilities: We have a pleasant clubhouse adjacent to the green, with changing facilities for men and ladies, a kitchen, and a well-stocked licensed bar. The bar is open whenever the club itself is open, and you will find that the charges for drinks are extremely reasonable. |
| Club Night: Tuesday evening is our Club Night when new members are particularly welcome. Friends and family all welcome. All ages, All abilities. Members normally play in ad hoc roll-up games or just watch from the terrace over a chat and a drink. The evening usually ends with a barbecue on the clubhouse terrace. |
| Social Activities: We have an active social life with a Bar during Bowls matches and Club days, Short mat indoor bowls during the off season, and Bridge sessions every Tuesday morning. We also host memorable events such as Scouts Bowling, Bring a Friend Evening, Quiz nights, Open Air Music events and many more throughout the year! Book your Tickets |
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Walton-on-Thames Bowling Club
The Club was founded in 1922 and can be found on the Elm Grove Recreation Ground in Walton-on-Thames
A competition lawn bowls match at Walton-on-Thames Bowling Club brings a wonderful blend of sporting challenge, community spirit, and personal growth. The structured format sharpens each player’s tactical awareness, encouraging thoughtful shot selection and steady composure under pressure. At the same time, the friendly rivalry energises the green, drawing members together in a shared sense of purpose and pride. For many, the real benefit lies in how these matches strengthen the club’s social fabric: players support one another, celebrate good play, and build lasting connections that extend well beyond the final end. It’s a setting where skill develops naturally, confidence grows, and the joy of bowls is experienced at its most vibrant. #Elmbridge #Waltononthames #walton #surrey #westsurrey #surreywest #eastsurrey #surreyeast #bowlsengland #lawnbowls #lovewalton #loveElmbridge
“Bowls is well placed to contribute to a model that places greater emphasis on sustainability, accessibility and community impact. Its inclusion in this slimmed-down event is a massive boost for the future of our sport and a chance to showcase its genuine inclusivity as it brings together players of different ages, backgrounds and abilities. Bowls offers meaningful opportunities for both established sporting nations and smaller countries to compete for medals. It promotes respect, sportsmanship and friendship alongside elite performance.“
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Walton on Thames Bowling Club retained the Oatlands Challenge Cup ![]()
The match had that unmistakable Walton character: competitive without ever losing its warmth, determined yet always respectful, and full of those small moments of camaraderie that make club sport feel like a community rather than a contest.![]()
The game itself carried a gentle tension, the kind that keeps spectators leaning forward and players quietly focused. Walton’s rink combinations settled early, finding their rhythm with tidy draw shots and a few beautifully judged conversions. Oatlands, as ever, refused to yield easily, answering with their own flashes of precision and tactical nous. What made it memorable was how both sides embraced the occasion: friendly encouragement across the green, shared smiles after tight heads, and that sense of playing with one another as much as against.![]()
Retaining the cup founded by Derrick Plummer adds a deeper layer of meaning. His commitment to fostering good spirited competition lives on in fixtures like this, where the trophy is only part of the story, the real prize is the atmosphere he championed. Walton’s victory felt like a tribute to that ethos: proud, but never boastful; celebratory, but grounded in respect for their opponents.![]()
In the end, the cup stayed in Walton-on-Thames, but the day belonged equally to both clubs. A great game, played exactly as Derrick intended, with skill, sportsmanship, and genuine enjoyment.![]()
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The away fixture at Cheam Fields Bowling Club carried the quiet dignity of a long standing British sporting tradition, the Walton-on-Thames Bowling Club stepping onto the immaculate greens with the same sense of heritage that has shaped bowls for generations. There was a familiar rhythm to it all, the courteous handshake, the crisp whites, the gentle murmur of spectators, echoing the timeless customs that make lawn bowls such a cherished part of British culture. In matches like this, the RDML isn’t just a competition; it’s a continuation of a national pastime rooted in community, respect, and the steady, unhurried grace of a sport that has endured through centuries. It’s the kind of afternoon that reminds you why bowls remains woven into the fabric of British life, a tradition as enduring as the greens themselves. #Elmbridge #Waltononthames #walton #surrey #westsurrey #surreywest #eastsurrey #surreyeast #bowlsengland #lawnbowls #lovewalton #loveElmbridge