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?
New to bowls? – Why not try one of our ‘Taster Sessions’ (details opposite), or our very popular FREE ‘Bowls 4 Free’ scheme where you will be given four free coaching lessons including the hire of shoes and bowls.
7 good reasons why you should consider trying indoor bowling.
1. It’s simple to learn
2. It’s free to learn
3. It’s social
4. It’s accessible to all
5. It’s good for the brain
6. It’s open all year
7. It’s fun!
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
Ticket prices etc. to follow.
Ticket prices etc. to follow.
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OPENING HOURS FOR APRIL 2025 TO SEPTEMBER 2025
MONDAY 9am to 2pm and 6pm to 9.30pm
TUESDAY 9am to 2pm
WEDNESDAY 9am to 9.30pm
(Animal League starts at 6.30pm)
THURSDAY 9am to 2pm
(Evening session when required)
FRIDAY 9am to 2pm
SATURDAY CLOSED (Except for matches)
SUNDAY 9am to 2pm
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.
