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 fifty years this year continues to be well attended.

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Address:

Rock Park

Barnstaple, North Devon, EX32 9AH

01271 377372

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Last updated 15th September 2025

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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 next year which is taking place  from 6th to 12th September 2026 inclusive.

Details and Entry forms will be available from 1st April 2026.

See ‘Latest Blog’ for the 2025 results

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Devon County Fours Championships

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!!

Social Events

Social Events for your diary:

Presentation Night - Saturday 18th October 7.00pm

AGM - Saturday 25th October at 2.00pm

Tea & Christmas Party Night - Saturday 29th November

Bingo Night - Wednesday 10th December 

Christmas Draw - Sunday 21st December

Watch this space for events for next year!!!

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 this 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 next year.

Results:

Mixed Pairs  

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. 

SAM LEE TRIPLES COMPETITION

Congratulations to Gerald Thorne, Jan Gale and Dave Hammett on winning this year Sam Lee Club Competition:. After an exciting Final against Rosina Davie, Alan Woodacre and Anthony Bond where the scores were all level after 10 ends, Dave’s team managed to win the extra end.

OPEN MIXED TRIPLES - 'Daisy's Day' 2025

Once again a very successful Daisy's Day Mixed Triples Charity Tournament was held yesterday Sunday 13th July 2025 in sweltering 30C heat! with gazebos for shelter & water stations the order of the day.

26 Mixed Triples from all over North Devon competed for the 'Barry Boucher' Memorial Cup & in the process helped raised over £700 for the Presidents Charity this year Dementia UK.

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 the top four were only separated by shots difference after winning all 3 games!

Winners Danni Hunter, Adam Loveridge, Colin Woodcock (Ilfracombe BC / United Services BC) 6pts +26

Runners-Up  Julie Cooper, Geoff Berry, Phil Ramwell (Rock Park BC) 6pts +20

Third Place Tony Smith, Peter Hobbs, Cynthia Hobbs (Barnstaple BC) 6pts +17

It was lovely to have Janet to be able to present the Trophy to the winners.

With the runners up (from Rock Park!) receiving the 'Charles Fortune Memorial Trophy'

Thanks must also go to Dougie for kindly sponsoring the winners Prize money of £120.

Once again thank you all involved!  Results    Final Table

MIXED TOUR 2026

This year’s tour is as follows:

Tuesday 15th September 2026 for four night stay at Prince Regent Hotel, Weymouth. £430 / £440 per Tourist.

Four days Bowling arranged. See Notice Board for more details.

MEN’S TOUR 2026

This year’s tour is as follows:

Friday 8th May - Trowbridge BC

Saturday 9th May - TBC

Sunday 10th May - TBC

List on the notice board for names. £230.00 (Single Room Supplement £90.00)