Bowling Festivals

We’re excited to announce that bookings for the 2026 Illuminations Bowling Festival will open on Monday 3 November !   A favourite in the bowling calendar, this friendly and sociable festival combines top-class greens, great company, and the famous Blackpool seafront lights for a fantastic week of bowling and seaside fun.   Our main base will once again be the Cliffs Hotel, offering comfortable rooms, friendly hospitality, nightly entertainment, and all festival meetings and

This year’s Illuminations Festival shone brighter than ever, with increased numbers joining us for a week of sunshine, great bowling, and plenty of seaside fun. The weather couldn’t have been better — the sun graced us all week, making play and spectating a real pleasure.

Bookings are opening on Monday 29 September for the Cliffs Classic Bowling Festival 2026, taking place from Sunday 7 to Thursday 11 June on Blackpool’s famous seafront.

The 35th Blackpool Spring Crown Green Bowling Festival is set to bring bowlers back to the stunning Blackpool coast next season.

Singles winners with Brian Duncan The 34th Cliffs Classic has wrapped up for another year – and what a brilliant week it’s been! Hosted...

A Spectacular Week of Competition The 34th Blackpool Spring Crown Green Bowling Festival took place from 23rd to 28th March 2025, and...