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Pétanque is a form of boules normally played on hard dirt or gravel

See Also:
Bowls

An Overview of Petanque

It can also be played on grass, sand or other surfaces, with metal boules rolled or tossed to the jack.

Pétanque is a game which all can enjoy at any age and with any level of skill and the equipment is not expensive. Usually all that is required is a set of three matching boules which can be acquired from any good sports shop.

Benefits

  • Develops team play, concentration, tactics and strategy

Costs

Competition class boules are sold in sets of 3 by different weights, sizes, patterns and hardness and the cost starts from around £50 a set.

Adaptations and Equipment

The only equipment you will need is a set of boules but many clubs will be able to loan you sets as well as advise where and what boules to buy.

Facts

  • Pétanque - pronounced "pay-tank"

Find Petanque Clubs/Groups Near You

Use the search below to find local organisations near you.

Contact your local Physical Activity, Health & Wellbeing Team

Across Leicestershire, Leicester & Rutland the Physical Activity, Health & Wellbeing Teams are providing opportunities to support you to become more active.

Daily Boost

The Daily Boost aims to encourage children and young people to do 15 minutes of organised activity at school every day, benefiting their long-term physical and mental health and wellbeing.

This Girl Can

No one gets to choose how you exercise other than you. Your body, your call. And whatever that looks like, we think it’s worth celebrating. This Girl Can, funded by The National Lottery, believes th

National Governing Bodies

English Petanque Association

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01732823640
Roadies Petanque Club

Roadies Petanque Club

9 members
1 team(s) in the Leicestershire Summer League

Bowling

Western Park

The site was purchased for development as a park in 1897 and to this day Western Park is the largest park in Leicester, offering 72 hectares to explore.

Leicester Petanque Club

Leicester Petanque Club

Leicester PC is non-profit club with the largest facility in the East Midlands with 24 terrains and private clubhouse

Supporting the community and surrounding areas, the club organises taster sessions and coaching sessions for all ages and abilities.

Leicester Bowling Club

Leicester Bowling Club

Leicester Bowling Club is one of the longest established clubs in the City. It is located 2 miles south of the town centre just off the A5199 (Welford Rd). It has excellent clubhouse facilities and a bowls green that is rated amongst the best in Leicester

Petanque

Petanque

Leicestershire Petanque organises a Summer League (with around 50 teams competing from late April to early September) and organises additional weekend competitions around Leicestershire throughout the year

Thurmaston Petanque Club

Thurmaston Petanque Club

27 members
3 team(s) in the Leicestershire Summer League

Glenhills SSC Petanque Club

Glenhills SSC Petanque Club

30 members
3 team(s) in the Leicestershire Summer League

Fox And Tiger Petanque Club

Fox And Tiger Petanque Club

20 members
2 team(s) in the Leicestershire Summer League

Malt Shovel Old Boys Petanque Club

Malt Shovel Old Boys Petanque Club

8 members
1 team(s) in the Leicestershire Summer League

Baggies Petanque Club

Baggies Petanque Club

8 members
1 team(s) in the Leicestershire Summer League

Queen Vic Petanque Club

Queen Vic Petanque Club

10 members
1 team(s) in the Leicestershire Summer League

Active Blaby

Active Blaby

Active Blaby is your local service to help people become more active. We work hard to give people the capability, opportunity and/or motivation to add a bit more movement into their daily lives.

Keyham Petanque Club

Keyham Petanque Club

27 members
3 team(s) in the Leicestershire Summer League

Leicester Wanderers Petanque

Leicester Wanderers Petanque

12 members
1 team(s) in the Leicestershire Summer League

Old Black Horse Petanque Club

Old Black Horse Petanque Club

15 members
1 team(s) in the Leicestershire Summer League

Queniborough Spartans Petanque Club

Queniborough Spartans Petanque Club

8 members
1 team(s) in the Leicestershire Summer League

Beacon Petanque

Beacon Petanque

13 members
1 team(s) in the Leicestershire Summer League

Blue Bell Petanque Club

Blue Bell Petanque Club

9 members
1 team(s) in the Leicestershire Summer League

Nags Head Petanque Club

Nags Head Petanque Club

19 members
2 team(s) in the Leicestershire Summer League

Plough Inn Petanque Club

Plough Inn Petanque Club

28 members
3 team(s) in the Leicestershire Summer League

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Anchor Petanque Club

10 members
1 team(s) in the Leicestershire Summer League
Registered with English Petanque

Three Crowns Petanque Club

Three Crowns Petanque Club

46 members
4 team(s) in the Leicestershire Summer League

Crown Asfordby Petanque Club

Crown Asfordby Petanque Club

30 members
1 team(s) in the Leicestershire Summer League
Registered with English Petanque

Les Moules

Les Moules

9 members
1 team(s) in the Leicestershire Summer League

Kings Arms Petanque Club

Kings Arms Petanque Club

24 members
3 team(s) in the Leicestershire Summer League

Belper Arms Petanque Club

Belper Arms Petanque Club

49 members
4 team(s) in the Leicestershire Summer League

Melton Healthy and Active Communities Team

Melton Healthy and Active Communities Team

Providing Sport, Physical Activity and Health Opportunities for individuals and groups in and around the Melton Borough.

Market Harborough Squash & Racketball Club

Market Harborough Squash & Racketball Club

Squash, Racketball and Padel tennis opportunities for all ages and abilities.
We have coaching sessions, club nights, family nights as well as having squash/racketball teams in the local leagues and internal leagues for members.
The only Padel courts in

Anchors Away Petanque Club

Anchors Away Petanque Club

10 members
1 team(s) in the Leicestershire Summer League