Tring Bowls Club

Tring Bowls Club sits just outside Berkhamsted, tucked away in the kind of place you'd only find if you actually knew someone who played there. It's a proper traditional flat green bowling venue - the sort of club that's been part of the local community for decades and still operates much the way it always has.

If you're a keen bowler, this is worth seeking out. The greens are well-maintained and the atmosphere is genuinely welcoming to visitors and members alike. Expect to find afternoon sessions during the season, usually spring through autumn. The membership-style setup means you'll want to ring ahead before turning up, but casual play is typically available.

Families with little ones? Probably not the main draw here. This is for people who actually enjoy the sport or fancy learning it properly. The pace is slow, deliberate - there's something quite meditative about it if you give it a chance, though you'd need patience.

If you're staying at one of the nearby campsites - Norcott Campsite is only a couple of miles away, or Chiltern Yurts if you're after something a bit different - bowling could fill a quiet afternoon. It pairs well with walking the Chiltern hills, which dominate this corner of Buckinghamshire. Don't expect it to be a major attraction. But if bowls is your thing, it's a genuine local spot worth visiting.