Tickets are available to purchase here. Tickets can be purchased individually or as a table of ten. Individual tickets are £65 and tables cost £625 for ten guests.

Everyone! The Bowls England Awards is a fantastic opportunity to recognise bowls’ most deserving grassroots volunteers, officials and players for their outstanding achievements over the past 12 months. Bring your family and friends along to celebrate.

Starter

GIN CURED SALMON
Served with King Prawns, beetroot mayo, cucumber relish and brioche crumble.

Or

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

Main

TOMATO AND SWEET BASIL CHICKEN
Chicken breast filled with torn basil leaves & mozzarella cheese, wrapped in bacon served with garlic & rosemary new potatoes and a heritage tomato & red wine sauce.

Or

MARINATED CAULIFLOWER STEAK ON A MEDITERRANEAN STYLE RAGU (Vg/Gf/Df)
Served with sauteed rosemary and garlic potatoes and vegetable crisps

Dessert

SALTED CARAMEL PROFITEROLE STACK
Light choux pastry profiteroles filled with a salted caramel Chantilly cream, topped with chocolate sauce.

Or

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

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
• Professional band and entertainment throughout the evening 

You can enhance your Awards experience by upgrading to the VIP drinks reception. As part of the upgrade you’ll receive all of the benefits of a standard ticket, as well as:

⭐ Early entry into the venue
⭐ Access to VIP drinks reception
⭐ Access to a private bar
⭐ Exclusive VIP entertainment
⭐ Entered into a prize draw to win 2x Aviva National Finals event passes

You can upgrade your experience for as little as £10 per person.

Upgrade

We have limited availability at preferential rates on rooms at the Ramada Encoure, LE1 1GE, which is a three minute walk away from Athena. Single rooms: £130.00, double/twin rooms: £145.00, both includes breakfast. You can book through our accommodation partner, CSE. Book directly by clicking here to receive the best price.

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 6.15 pm for a drinks reception. If you have paid to upgrade to the VIP 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 VIP experience.

The dress code for the event is smart.

Tickets are transferable but not refundable. If you have purchased a ticket but can no longer attended please email ticketing@bowlsengland.com. Please note, if tickets are transferred after Friday 31st January 2025, we will not be able to accommodate changes to the printed name card, meal choice and seating plan. If you are shortlisted and consequently are awarded a free ticket to the event and you have already purchased one we will refund you.

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, VIP drinks reception upgrade will be available on the evening at an increased rate.

There will be a VIP 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 Bowls England will offer a full refund. 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.