12 Park Avenue South, Northampton, NN3 3AA
01604 631475 - - - - - Founded 1922
Welcome to Abington Bowling Club
The first trophy match of the season, vs. Northampton West End - Fri 1st May, 6:30pm.
Men's and Mixed club comps are all drawn, inc. Northants Crystal Bowl qualifiers.
ABOUT US: We are Northampton's biggest outdoor bowling club, boasting one of the highest-rated greens in the county. We provide a competitive but friendly environment for anyone who fancies a game of outdoor flat-green bowls, the most inclusive sport of all.
Latest News
27/04/2026: ABINGTON'S TURF PROVES POPULAR
MIXED RESULTS from the opening week of friendlies, but one thing everyone can agree upon is the quality of Abington's green. Members and opponents alike have been unanimous in praise for its slick pace and smooth surface, akin to how it usually feels by July/August, let alone April! A hearty cheer for our greenkeeper, Kevin Johnson. His hard work is hugely appreciated at the club and beyond.
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19/04/2026: THE OUTDOOR SEASON began in earnest yesterday with the traditional 'Our Day' event. The turnout was magnificent, with six whole rinks being used, complimented by a smattering of new faces. Two teams, all Abington bowlers, went wood-to-wood on a remarkably good-running surface. Thursday captain Reg Jones narrowly edged the battle 74-70 over Saturday skipper Christine Ball's side.
The Tuesday and Thursday friendly fixtures start immediately this week, with Kislingbury and Roade visiting on those days respectively, before Earls Barton arrive for the first Saturday friendly proper on the 25th. Welcome back!
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04/04/2026: PAST PRESIDENT Garry Keal has died after a long battle with dementia. Abington Bowling Club sends its deepest condolences to his family and friends, especially his wife Margery. Together, they served on Abington's committee and were instrumental in founding our Monday afternoon pairs league.
Garry had one term as club president in 2003, and was Thursday friendlies captain in 2001. He was a regular participant in friendly fixtures for many years, until his illness. He had not been able to bowl for a while, but leaves behind plenty of former clubmates who will remember him fondly.
UPDATE: Garry's funeral will take place at the Counties Crematorium (NN4 9RN) on Tuesday 28th April, 1:30pm, with the wake immediately after at The Walnut Tree Inn (NN7 3DS). If you can spare anything, please consider a donation to our current President's nominated charity, the Alzheimer's Society.
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Other Activities we Host
ABINGTON BOWLING CLUB plays host to several other activities and classes. If you're interested in keeping fit or you want to take up a hobby and meet new people, you might like to try:
Pilates
Mon 9:30, 18:00
Tue 9:30
Fri 9:30
Sessions last 1 hour
Art Group
Thu 9:30
Sessions last 2.5 hours
Ukelele Group
Thu 19:00
Sessions last 3 hours
Sewing Group
3rd Mon of every month, 19:15
Sessions last 1.75 hours
To find out more about the Pilates classes, please contact: bodyinbalancenorthampton@gmail.com.
Or, check out the Facebook page - BodyInBalance - and website - Pilates Classes in Northampton.
To sign up for the Art Group, please contact: gerald_porter@talktalk.net.
If you would like to hire our facilities for your activity or other function (inc. parties, board meetings, etc.), please use the contact details below.
Find/Contact Us
Abington Bowling Club
12 Park Avenue South
Abington
Northampton
United Kingdom
NN3 3AA
01604 631475
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Bottom gate - fumes.gangs.blast
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Opening Hours
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During the outdoor bowls season (Apr-Sep), the green is open Mon-Fri from 12:30pm and Sat-Sun from 9:30am. FREE taster sessions are held on Saturday mornings from 10am.
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Please consult our fixture lists to see when we are playing at home. Some members regularly meet 2pm on Mondays & Wednesdays for games of mixed triples and 'Australian' pairs.
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During the off-season (Oct-Mar), the bar is open on Mondays & Thursdays from 7pm.