Flemington & Kensington Bowling Club (Flemington)

Flemington & Kensington Bowling Club, affectionately known as Flem-Ken, is a historic and welcoming lawn bowls club located on Racecourse Road in Flemington, close to Flemington Racecourse and the Melbourne Showgrounds.

Established in 1892, the club is one of Melbourne's oldest bowling clubs. It combines traditional lawn bowls with a relaxed social atmosphere, barefoot bowls, live music, pool, darts and function facilities.

The club is pokies-free and welcomes members, visitors, families and groups.

Lawn Bowls

Flem-Ken has an 11-rink synthetic bowling green that is wheelchair accessible and suitable for year-round play. Floodlighting allows lawn bowls to continue into the evening.

Bowling activities include:

Saturday and midweek pennant bowls
Night bowls
Social bowls and casual competitions
Barefoot bowls
Community competitions for novice bowlers
Opportunities for beginners to learn the game
Club tournaments and special events

New bowlers are welcome, whether they want to try the sport socially or eventually participate in pennant competition.

Barefoot Bowls

Barefoot bowls is a popular activity at Flem-Ken and is suitable for beginners, families, groups of friends and work colleagues.

The synthetic green and floodlighting allow bowls to be played throughout the year, including evening sessions.

Barefoot bowls can be incorporated into:

Family gatherings
Birthday celebrations
Corporate events and team-building activities
Christmas parties
Social gatherings
Community events

Advance bookings are recommended. Visit the barefoot bowls and functions page for booking information.

Club Facilities

Facilities include:

One 11-rink synthetic bowling green
Floodlighting for evening bowls
Wheelchair-accessible bowling green
Main Hall and Roy Gerbing Room for functions
Bar with a selection of craft beers, cider, wine and other drinks
Pool tables
Darts
Stage and dance floor
Audio-visual equipment
Kitchen and catering facilities
Outdoor function space

The club also hosts social activities and live music, including blues performances.

How to Get There

Flemington & Kensington Bowling Club is located at the intersection of Racecourse Road, Epsom Road and Smithfield Road.

Public transport:

Tram: Route 57, Stop 28, immediately outside the club
Train: Newmarket Station on the Craigieburn line, approximately three minutes' walk away

Parking: Free street parking is available along Smithfield Road, although restrictions may apply during major events at Flemington Racecourse.

Opening Hours:

Check the club website for current information.

Cost:

Membership, barefoot bowls and function hire costs vary. Visit the official website for current booking and pricing information.

Birthday Parties:

Flemington & Kensington Bowling Club offers function spaces for birthday celebrations and other special occasions.

Birthday parties can include barefoot bowls, with access to the synthetic green and clubhouse facilities. The Main Hall and Roy Gerbing Room provide indoor spaces for gatherings, with catering and beverage options available.

Visit the functions page or contact the club to discuss party arrangements.

Location

407-411 Racecourse Road, Flemington 3031 View Map

✆ (03) 9376 6414

Email Enquiry

Web Links

→ flemkenbowls.com.au

→ Flemington & Kensington Bowling Club on Facebook