You can try curling at dedicated curling clubs, multi-purpose ice arenas that host curling nights, and seasonal pop-up rinks, depending on where you live and how serious you want to get about it.

Quick options (by type of place)

1. Local curling clubs (best for learning properly)

These usually offer “Learn to Curl” sessions, beginner leagues, and social games.

  • Many regions have a provincial or state curling body with a “find a club” tool where you enter your postal code and get a nearby club list.
  • Example: Curling Ontario has a “Try Curling Now” page where you type your address and it shows clubs near you, plus links to register for intro sessions.
  • Dedicated facilities like Curl Aberdeen in Scotland or Curl Edinburgh run coaching, group experiences, and regular leagues for all levels.

Typical path:

  1. Go to your regional curling association’s website (e.g., provincial/state curling, national curling body).
  2. Use their club locator or “find a club” map.
  3. Look for “Learn to Curl,” “Try Curling,” or “Open House” on the club’s site.
  4. Book a beginner session or email the club contact.

2. Arena clubs in regular ice rinks

In many cities without a dedicated curling building, curling clubs rent time at hockey or skating rinks.

  • Example: South Shore Curling Club in Bridgewater, Massachusetts curls on sheets set up in a hockey arena and runs frequent “Learn to Curl” sessions with specific dates and times for beginners.
  • North End Curling Club in Boston is another arena club using city ice rinks and offering events and rentals.

How to find them:

  • Search for “curling club” plus your city or nearest big city.
  • Check ice arenas’ websites for “curling nights,” “learn to curl,” or “curling leagues.”

3. Pop-up and social curling venues

If you want something more casual or “night out” style, some cities run pop-up or seasonal curling experiences.

  • In the UK, The Curling Club runs curling plus food and drinks in London and Manchester with seasonal venues at places like Vinegar Yard and Canary Wharf; they emphasize beginner-friendly games and festive vibes.
  • Entertainment complexes like The Flower Bowl in northern England have an Olympic-sized curling rink open to all ages and abilities, with coaching and guided sessions available.

These are great if you:

  • Want a social or corporate event.
  • Prefer shorter, one-off sessions with instructors helping you.
  • Like the idea of combining curling with a bar/restaurant setting.

4. Club locators and forum tips

If you’re unsure where to start, a couple of approaches help you find options quickly.

  • Some curling supply sites maintain global club locators listing clubs whether or not they’re officially affiliated with a regional body; these are often recommended by experienced curlers on forums.
  • Curling forums frequently share links to updated Wikipedia club lists or regional directories when people ask “where can I start curling in X city?”

Simple step-by-step to find a place near you

  1. Search the web for: “curling club near [your city]” or “[your region] curling association club locator.”
  2. Open your regional association’s “find a club” or any club locator map and enter your postal code or address.
  1. Pick the closest dedicated club or arena club.
  2. On that club’s site, look specifically for:
    • “Learn to Curl”
    • “Try Curling”
    • “Open House”
    • “Group/Corporate Events”
  3. If nothing is obvious, use the contact email and ask: “I’m new, where can I try curling for the first time?”

Example places (to give you a feel)

These are just illustrations of the kinds of venues that exist:

  • South Shore Curling Club (Bridgewater, MA, USA): Arena club with scheduled beginner “Learn to Curl” sessions at a hockey rink.
  • Curling Ontario clubs (Ontario, Canada): Find multiple clubs and intro programs using their address-based locator.
  • The Flower Bowl (Lancashire, England): Dedicated curling hall with four sheets, fully accessible, offering lessons and guided sessions.
  • The Curling Club (London & Manchester, UK): Seasonal social venues mixing curling with food, drinks, and “après-ski” vibes.
  • Curl Aberdeen and Curl Edinburgh (Scotland): Dedicated curling centers offering group experiences, junior programs, and regular leagues.

TL;DR:
Use your regional curling association’s club finder or a club locator, search “curling club near [your city],” and look for “Learn to Curl” or “Try Curling” events at either a dedicated curling club, a hockey arena that hosts curling, or a social pop-up venue.

Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.