Pétanque at the Nightingale!
Frequently Asked Questions
Please reach us at info@strinesnightingale.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
We do not currently charge a fee, and the court is available most of the time the pub is open. Please check in advance for availability - especially on Saturdays - as we have many private events in the summer months.
Yes, we have a good sized outdoor patio area where you can view the game in play, and some seating at the side of court.
On busy sunny days we have the outdoor bar open. We also have permanent outside toilet facilities. Food & drinks can always be ordered via QR code and delivered directly to the court.
PLEASE NOTE: The court may not be suitable for those with accessibility issues.
Our current court is 12m X 3.5m.
(a larger second court is planned for summer 2026 )
Our boules come with the hire fee and are competition standard.
A full set of rules is available court side.
We follow these:
https://www.petanque-england.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Official_Rules_Petanque-Eng.pdf