Thanet Indoor Bowls Club
Fifth Avenue, Margate, Kent, UK. CT9 3AB
01843 227083
Welcome to Thanet Indoor Bowls Club (TIBC)
A warm welcome awaits visitors to our fully air-conditioned Bowls and Social Centre.
Situated in the coastal resort of Cliftonville, TIBC is 1 mile from Margate, Kent and is open six days a week.
Arguably one of the best indoor bowls Clubs in Kent our facilities include an eight rink bowls mat, a 150 seat restaurant offering excellent breakfasts, lunches, meals and a very popular Sunday carvery.
Complimenting the restaurant is a fully stocked bar at ‘club prices’ offering snacks, barista coffees and teas. Relax in our lounge and enjoy a coffee and chat with friends and members.
We are more than a bowls club. We have a vibrant social calendar including monthly quizzes and regular dances.
Why not come and join us?
Our Facebook Page has moved! (See below). Please click ‘HERE’ to find it.
🥳GREAT NEWS!🥳
We have been chosen to host the England Indoor Bowls Association OPEN SINGLES CIRCUIT Competition on 17th and 18th January 2026.
For full details of the event and information on how to enter click ‘HERE’ or make your way to the Members Page
NEW 08/09/2025 – IMPORTANT DRESS CODE UPDATE FOR MEMBERS!
Please click here or head to the Members Page for more information
Kent Invicta Triples League Fixtures and Match Team Selection (trial) now available on the Match Information page!
Three matches, three wins so far!
🎅🏻Christmas Menu is here! ‘Yippeee!’ I hear you say.🎅🏻
We Now Do Wedding Receptions
To enquire call 01843 227083 or email to bowls123@thanetibc.com
More pictures can be found on our Functions and Hire page.
Our Summer 2025 Club Competition Finals were held on Sat 20th and Sun 21st September 2025. Pictures and results can be found on the Match Information page, or click HERE to go direct.
Well done to all those that took part and congratulations to the winners and runners up.
IMPORTANT – TIBC CAR PARK INFO
TO ENSURE THE TIBC CAR PARK IS AVAILABLE FOR PEOPLE USING THE CLUB AND ASSOCIATED PREMISES IT IS NOW REGULATED AND MANAGED BY AVALON TECHNOLOGY LTD. WHO USE NUMBER PLATE RECOGNITION TECHNOLOGY TO MAINTAIN PARKING COMPLIANCE. IN ORDER TO AVOID RECEIVING A PENALTY NOTICE YOU WILL NEED TO COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING;
IF YOU ARE A MEMBER – PLEASE ENSURE YOUR VEHICLE DETAILS HAVE BEEN SUBMITTED TO THE CLUB AND UPDATED IF NECESSARY FOLLOWING ANY VEHICLE CHANGES.
IF USING A VEHICLE NOT REGISTERED ON THE SYSTEM YOU WILL NEED TO ENTER THE VEHICLE DETAILS ON THE DEDICATED TABLET INSIDE THE CLUB.
IF YOU ARE A VISITOR TO THE CLUB OR RESTAURANT – PLEASE ENSURE YOU ENTER YOUR VEHICLE DETAILS AT THE DEDICATED TABLET LOCATED ON THE COUNTER INSIDE THE CLUB.
IF A VEHICLE IS NOT ON THE SYSTEM IT WILL GENERATE A PENALTY NOTICE OF £100 AGAINST THE REGISTERED KEEPER OF THE VEHICLE.
VISITORS TO THE STUDIO AND WALPOLE BAY WILL BE ABLE TO USE TABLETS AT THOSE LOCATIONS TO ENTER THEIR VEHICLE DETAILS.
UPCOMING SOCIAL EVENTS
OPENING HOURS FOR OCTOBER 2025 TO APRIL 2026
MONDAY 9am to 10pm
TUESDAY 9am to 10pm
WEDNESDAY 9am to 10pm
(Animal League starts at 6.30pm)
THURSDAY 9am to 10pm
FRIDAY 9am to 4.30pm
SATURDAY CLOSED (Except for matches)
SUNDAY 9am to 2pm (closes 2pm or matches)
MEMBERSHIP
We offer a range of memberships from social, summer, winter, and associate to annual.
New to bowls? – Why not try our FREE ‘Bowls 4 Free’ where you will be given four free coaching lessons including the hire of shoes and bowls.