Situated on the cliffs overlooking the picturesque North Bay, the ScarboroughBowls Centre (previously known as the Alexandra Bowls Centre) offers superb facilities for the serious bowler as well as fun for ALL the family. Tel: 01723 353992 info@scarboroughbowlscentre.co.uk Find us on Facebook or take the Virtual Tour
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Gambart Baines
A special challenge cup.
Almost 100 Years
The Gambart Baines Challenge Cup, first won by Mr Zena Smith from Cleckheaton in 1919 is still proving to be popular nearly a hundred years later. This annual competition played on two crown greens in Alexandra Gardens, part of the Scarborough Bowls Centre, attracts competitors from all over Britain.The competition is organised and managed by volunteers from the nine clubs who make up the Scarborough and District Crown Green Bowling Association.
The final takes place in August when a minimum of 32 qualifiers compete for the magnificent Gambart Baines Cup.
Gambart Baines (1858-1920) Ernest Gambart Baines, was born in 1858, the son of Clementina Baines, who owned a waxworks, which toured in both England and France with Madam Tussaud. Originally brought up in Newcastle, he moved to Leeds from where he, like his mother, operated a touring waxworks. He moved to Scarborough in the early 1900’s and ran the Gambart Waxworks exhibition in Scarborough from 1904. One of his interest was Crown Green Bowling and he was associated with the Pavilion Bowling Tournament for many years and gave considerable support to the Scarborough Bowling Tournament. The handsome Challenge Cup which is used today was first presented by Ernest Gambart Baines in 1919.
He was a staunch Conservative and represented Scarborough’s Central Ward from 1917 until his death in 1920. He was a generous benefactor and presented the town with its first motor fire engine, named Jessie after his wife. He also gave Scarborough the Foreshore water fountain as well as supporting Christ Church by providing prayer books.
Cooked breakfast available from 9.15am till 2pm
Contact Details
Scarborough Bowls Centre
Peasholm Road
Scarborough
YO12 7TT
01723 353992
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Fun for All the Family
The Centre boasts eight indoor rinks of world-class standard, after a major refurbishment in 2003 which included the installation of a laser-levelled green as well as glare-free lighting.
Indoor Rink Pricing
Indoor Rinks
Adult – £6.50 per hour £8.50 for two hours
Junior – £2.50 per hour £3.50 for two hours
(under 18 accompanied by a paying adult)
Juniors free with two full paying adults (on the same rink)
Prices include the hire of shoes and bowls
Outdoor Crown Green
Adult – £3.00 per hour
Junior – £1.50 per hour
Family – (2 adults, 2 Juniors) £7.00 per hour
Full Green £30.00 per hour
Prices include the hire of bowls, jack and mat
Short Mat
Adult – £3.00 per hour
Juniors (under 18’s) £1.50 per hour
Prices include hire of bowls and shoes
Scarborough Bowls Centre
Situated on the cliffs overlooking the picturesque North Bay, the ScarboroughBowls Centre (previously known as the Alexandra Bowls Centre) offers superb facilities for the serious bowler as well as fun for ALL the family.
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