Tucked away in the western Derby suburb of Mickleover, the Mickleover Royal British Legion Crown Green Bowls Club is a dedicated crown green bowls pitch connected to the local Royal British Legion branch. Crown green bowls is a traditional outdoor sport with strong roots across the Midlands and the North of England, played on a slightly domed green where the raised centre adds an extra element of skill to the game.
Crown Green Bowls in Mickleover
The club sits within Mickleover, a well-established residential area to the west of Derby city centre. The pitch is classified as a leisure facility, providing members and affiliated players with a dedicated space to play and practise the sport. As a Royal British Legion-affiliated club, it also carries the broader social and community character associated with Legion branches throughout the country.
Visiting the Club
Mickleover is well connected to central Derby by road and local bus services, making the club reasonably accessible for players travelling from across the city. Those interested in joining or visiting are best advised to contact the Royal British Legion branch in Mickleover directly for details on membership, playing times, and any open events the club may host throughout the season.