The grounds boasted gardens, lawns, fruit trees, walkways and a skittle bowling alley. Otford also had a billiard room and skittle alley. The Great Court was used as a bowling green and skittle ground. Within the labyrinth are an outdoor skittle alley and a rustic swing. It has an integrated skittle alley and the gardens were designed by Gertrude Jekyll. The Littlethorpe Community Association meets in the skittle alley of one of the pubs. Orval beer is bottled exclusively in a distinctive skittle shaped 33 cl bottle. Malvern Men's Skittle League has been running for over 35 years within the Malvern area. More details can be found on the Syston and District Skittle League website. One point is scored for each skittle toppled.