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Bowling Greens

Frequently Asked Questions


Where are the bowling greens in Tameside?

All bowling greens are crown

Ashton-under-Lyne

  • Cedar Park, Queens Road
  • King George V Park, Henrietta Street
  • Oxford Park, Stockport Road
  • West End Park, Manchester Road
  • Waterloo Park, Store Street

Audenshaw

  • Ryecroft Hall, Manchester Road

Denton

  • Granada Road Park, Granada Road
  • Victoria Park, Victoria Street

Droylsden

  • Floral Gardens, Cemetery Road
  • Sunnybank Park, Lewis Road

Dukinfield

  • Dukinfield Park, King Street

Hyde

  • Hyde Park, Park Road

Longdendale

  • Etherow Bowling Club, The Boulevard off Turner Street

Mossley

  • Mossley Park, Old Brow
  • Mossley Bottom Park, Off Stamford Road

Stalybridge

  • Stamford Park, Mellor Road

Are they open to the public?

Yes, during park opening times (approx. 10.00am - park closing time), but you are requested not to play at times when official matches are in progress.

What does it cost?

If you are a member and wish to receive more details about costs for the season please contact your Club Secretary.

Can I play a one off game of bowls or hire bowls?

You can play a one off game at all of the bowling greens for free, with your own bowls.

The hiring of bowls is only available at Stamford Park, Stalybridge. Prices are:

  • Adult - £2.00 per hour + £2.00 deposit (returnable)
  • Junior - £1.00 per hour
  • Senior Citizens - Monday - Friday 10.00am - 5.00pm excluding Bank Holidays - Free. Any other time £1.00 per hour

Does being a Member allow me to play at all or only one bowling green?

As a Member you are able to play at all bowling greens.

For any further information regarding bowling greens within the Tameside area or if you are a Club interested in more details, please contact us.

Winter Bowling Greens

The summer bowling greens are closed from Sunday 7th October 2007

The following bowling greens will be available from Monday 8th October 2007:

Venue Location Green
Hyde Park Hyde Round Green
King George V Playing Fields Ashton No. 3 Green
West End Ashton No. 2 Green

The following bowling greens will only be open until Christmas 2007:

Venue Location Green
Stamford Park Stalybridge No. 2 Green
Floral Gardens Droylsden Top Green
Victoria Park Denton No. 2 Green

This of course, is dependant upon weather conditions and grounds maintenance renovation works.

Summer Bowling Greens for 2008 will open on Friday 21st March 2008

Indoor carpet bowling is currently available at George Lawton Hall, Mossley. Indoor Bowling will also be available at Oxford Park Sports Centre shortly.

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Parks and Land Management
Tameside MBC
Council Offices
Wellington Road
Ashton under Lyne
Lancs
OL6 6DL

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Contact by Telephone
0161 342 3055 / 3348
Contact by Fax
0161 342 3013


Page last updated: 26 October 2007