Sports Pitches, Tennis Courts and Bowls Greens

Football pitches

North West Leicestershire District Council managed football pitches are available to hire at the locations below.

If you run a local football team and form part of a Saturday or Sunday league and wish to apply for the use of the pitches please contact Hermitage Leisure Centre by telephone on 01530 811215 or via email to hermitagelc@nwleicestershire.gov.uk

Please note: All the listed locations offer changing facilities.

Cropston Drive Recreation Ground

Millfield Recreation Ground

Hermitage Recreation Ground

Melrose Recreation Ground

Tennis Courts

There are two hard courts available for use at both Coalville Park and Whitwick Park that are free to use and there is no need to book, just turn up and play.

Please note: That the tennis courts are locked half hour prior to closing. The courts may also be closed occasionally due to poor weather conditions when the surface is deemed unplayable or for special park events.

Bowling Greens

Trying to find a Bowling Green within your local area? Find out more about local clubs.

Scotlands Bowls Club - This green is located adjacent to Scotlands Playing Fields, Off Forest Road Coalville. The site is used by Scotlands Bowls Club and is available for public use with prior arrangement. Please contact the Parks Office and tickets can be issued via the Grounds Wardens.

Whitwick Bowls Club - this green is situated within Whitwick Park, North Street Whitwick. The green is used by Whitwick Bowls Club and is available for public used. Please purchase tickets from the Grounds Warden on site.

Equipment can be provided and season tickets are available.

Other local clubs are:

Thringstone Bowls Club, Off Loughborough Road Thringstone - Visit the Club website

Coalville Bowls Club, Whitwick Road Coalville - Visit the Club website

Please feel free to contact any of the Bowls Clubs as they are always happy to receive new members.