Guide to the best padel courts in London

For over 25 years, Park Sports has been operating sports facilities in some of the city's most well-known parks, creating casual social hubs where communities can come together and exercise amidst the picturesque parkland. Park Sports offers pay & play padel on floodlit courts at their Hyde Park and Regent's Park locations, as well as courses, private lessons, tournaments, and other activities.

The Harbour Clubs provide opulent health and wellness amenities, exquisitely adorned with cutting-edge equipment that guarantees exceptional workouts and tranquil spa getaways. The Chelsea location boasts multiple swimming pools, a spa that offers various treatments, a two-story fitness centre with personal training options, family-oriented activities, a restaurant, a bar, and much more. You can play padel on three indoor courts, as well as attend group or private lessons. 

Stratford Padel Club, located near Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, is the UK's largest padel club. Established in December 2018, it's home to a lively community that welcomes players of all ages and abilities. Members and non-members are catered to with a range of social events, energising food, and exciting matches on five indoor courts, including padel lessons for adults and juniors, corporate events, and gym facilities. The club also hosts the biggest padel tournaments in the UK for both genders and is partnered with the Lawn Tennis Association.

Rocks Lane manages multiple sports centres across London, providing a wide array of ball and racket games suitable for players of every age and skill level. The multi-sport facilities offer year-round availability of football, netball, and tennis on floodlit courts and pitches with artificial grass. Moreover, Rocks Lane provides coaching sessions, including one-on-one lessons, and schedules frequent competitions. The Chiswick location also boasts padel courts.

The home training ground of some of the most elite and high-profile tennis players in the country, the Lawn Tennis Association's National Tennis Centre, established in 2007, also boasts three padel courts that are available to non-members on a pay & play basis. The necessary padel balls and bats can be hired at the National Tennis Centre as well.

Hazelwood Sports Club, located in Winchmore Hill, was founded in 1909 as a tennis club, but has evolved to include squash and padel courts – they were even among the first to adopt padel in the UK. The club offers two outdoor courts, with both membership and pay-and-play fee options available, and coaching sessions are also provided. In addition, the club regularly hosts both internal and external tournaments.

The Sundridge Park Tennis, Squash & Padel Club, which has a history of over 100 years, is located on the outskirts of Sundridge Park in Bromley. The club boasts an impressive array of facilities, including seven floodlit clay, four hard, and six grass tennis courts, four squash courts, and two padel courts – the first of their kind in Kent. Individuals of all ages and abilities are welcome to use the facilities on a pay-and-play basis, and the club also provides coaching services.

Established in 1881, the Surbiton Racket & Fitness Club is among the UK's oldest tennis clubs. Its extensive range of facilities includes grass, hard, and clay tennis courts, squash courts, a gym, and a mini tennis playing area. The club also has two floodlit padel courts with AstroTurf, where players of all skill levels can play throughout the year. The Surbiton club also offers coaching lessons, and you can buy or hire all the necessary padel gear in the club shop.

The David Lloyd health clubs rank among Europe's top sport and wellness groups, offering opulent member facilities that cater to family-friendly relaxation and exercise. These clubs boast a range of amenities, including cutting-edge gyms, heated indoor and outdoor pools, top-tier racket sports courts, group classes, and luxurious spas. At the listed branches, you can also play padel.