Awards FAQs

Tickets are now off-sale. Thank you to everyone who has purchased a ticket, we can’t wait to celebrate with you.

Starter

CRISPY SESAME COATED BELLY OF PORK

With Asian slaw and honey & grapefruit sauce

or

ANTI PASTI PLATE

Marinated Mediterranean char-grilled vegetables with grilled crostini, houmous, guacamole and an olive & tomato tapenade.

Main

CHICKEN BREAST WRAPPED IN SERRANO HAM

Lined with asparagus and chestnut mushrooms with a madeira sauce. Served with dauphinoise potatoes and roast root vegetables.

or

VEGETARIAN LASAGNE

A delightful medley of seasonal vegetables, slow-roasted and layered with velvety béchamel, rich tomato sauce, and fresh pasta, topped with melted mozzarella and Parmesan for a beautifully baked finish.

Dessert

TRADITIONAL SELECTION OF CHEESE

An offering of Stilton, Brie and Cheddar cheese served with a selection of biscuits, chutneys, celery and grapes.

or

LUXURY WARM CHOCOLATE BROWNIE

Rich warm chocolate brownie served with salted caramel ice cream and caramel sauce

Please note that all dietary requirements will be catered for by the venue. Please make a note of any requirements on the booking form.

• Red carpet and prosecco welcome
• Professional photographer
• Three-course meal
• A professional MC hosting the evening

⭐Early entry into the venue

⭐ Drinks reception hosted by Bowls England Staff, Presidential Team and Board Members.

⭐Access to your very own private area and bar

Drinks reception upgrades are currently unavailable online. If you would like to access the Bowls England drinks reception but don’t have an upgraded ticket, entry will be available on the door from £15pp.

If you book a table, you will be seated with the people you list. If you book individual seats, we cannot guarantee who you will sit with.

Doors open at 6.15pm for a drinks reception. If you have paid to upgrade to the Bowls England drinks reception door will open at 5.45pm. Please note you will not be allowed entry into the venue if you have not purchased an upgraded drinks reception. Upgraded drinks reception tickets are available on the door at £15pp.

The dress code for the event is smart.

Tickets are non-refundable. If you have purchased a ticket but can no longer attended please email ticketing@bowlsengland.com.

Yes, you will be sent e-tickets from our ticketing partner, Eventim, once you have purchased your tickets. If you have not received your confirmation as expected, please first check your spam and junk email folders. If you still cannot find your confirmation, please contact ticketing@bowlsengland.com.

Tickets to attend Awards are not purchasable on the night and you must pre-purchase your ticket to attend the event. However, Bowls England drinks reception upgrade will be available on the evening at an increased rate.

There will be a Bowls England reception hosted by our Board and Presidential Team. Amongst the invitees will be Presidents, Board, Life Members, Hon Members, Past Presidents, Shortlisted nominee’s, County Administrators and additional guests.

Congratulations on making the shortlist! If you have already purchased a ticket please contact ticketing@bowlsengland.com. Alternatively, you can transfer your ticket to a family member or a friend.

There are a number of car parks close to the Athena, with the multi-storey NCP Rutland Centre Car Park being the closest to the venue. Please see below for further information.

Customers are advised that none of the car parks detailed on this page are owned or managed by Bowls England and prices are subject to change.

NCP Rutland Centre Car Park (Multi-storey)
56 Halford Street, Leicester, LE1 1TQ

One minute walk from Athena

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Access Spaces: 7

Alternative car parks in the local area are detailed below.

Queen Street Car Park
Behind Athena, Queen Street, Leicester, LE1 1QD

1 minute walk from Athena

NCP Lee Circle Car Park
Leicester, LE1 3RE

7 minutes walk from Athena

Hourly charges starting from £1.50*

Access Spaces: 4

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Highcross John Lewis Car Park
Leicester, LE1 4QJ

14 minutes walk from Athena

Access Spaces: 109
Family Spaces: 56
Electric vehicle charging facilities (Level 1)

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By Bus

All Leicestershire bus services have stops within a 3 to 10-minute walk of the Athena. Services that stop on or near Charles Street, Humberstone Gate or at Haymarket Bus Station are the closest.

Regional bus services terminate at St Margaret’s Bus Station, Gravel Street, LE1 3AG (12 minutes walk from the Athena).

For more information on your nearest bus stop, visit Leicester City Council’s Travelling by Bus website, or contact Traveline on 0871 220 2233.

By Train

Leicester Train Station is less than 10 minutes’ walk away via Charles Street.

London to Leicester is just over one hour via East Midlands Railway, and there are also regular direct services operated from Derby, Sheffield and Nottingham.