Bowling Holidays

Well, the green has settled, the woods have stopped rolling, and the verdict is in… Aaron has retained his crown. But don’t let the final result fool you — this was no repeat of last year’s comfortable 11–3 victory. Oh no. This time, we had a contest on our hands.

If ever there was a festival that proved crown green bowlers can handle anything, it was this year’s Esselle Spring Open in Blackpool!

A look back at when Jurgen Klopp tried his hand at crown green bowling and some gentle encouragement for bowling newbies to try their luck at one of Esselle's bowling festivals.

Isle of Man Bowling Festivals 2026 Esselle Sports is excited to share the latest news from one of the UK’s most celebrated Crown Green events — the Isle of Man Bowling Festival, returning in 2026 with two five-day tournaments. Bowlers can mark their calendars for 15–19 June 2026 and 07–11 September 2026, as the Island once again hosts its historic twice-yearly festival, first established in 1921. Recognised as one of the best and most inclusive events in the UK bowling calend

From 18 to 24 October 2026, bowlers can enjoy our first-ever Bowling Abroad holiday in Torremolinos on Spain’s Costa del Sol. The package includes six nights all-inclusive accommodation, four days of competition bowling, each at a different local flat green (singles and mixed pairs competitions with prize money), local transport to and from the greens, and airport transfers on specified dates and times.