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The best padel courts in London

If you're looking for an exciting and energetic racket sport to try in London, then padel or paddle tennis should be at the top of your list. Having originated in Mexico, padel tennis has been gaining popularity worldwide, including in London. It's a fun and social game that's played on a smaller court than tennis, with solid walls around the perimeter that can be used in the game. With its exciting gameplay that can be adapted to different skill levels, it's easy to see why padel tennis is becoming one of the most popular sports in London. In our guide to the best padel courts London has to offer, we'll explore some of the best places to play padel in the city, so you can get started on this exciting racket sport today.

In this guide
  1. Where to play padel in London
    1. Padium – Premium padel club
    2. Rocket Padel – The largest indoor padel club in London
    3. Park Sports – Padel in some of London's most iconic parks
    4. Harbour Club – Luxurious members' club
    5. Stratford Padel Club – London's only dedicated padel club
    6. Rocks Lane – Rocking padel in West London
    7. National Tennis Centre – Playing alongside the UK's tennis elites
    8. Hazelwood Sports Club – Pioneering padel in North London
    9. Sundridge Park Club – Bringing padel to Kent
    10. Surbiton Racket & Fitness Club – One of the UK's oldest tennis clubs
    11. David Lloyd – Europe's leading leisure centres
    12. Playtime Padel Club – Play padel in South West London
    13. The Padel Yard – Padel with pals

Where to play padel in London

The best courts for padel tennis in London

Padium

Premium padel club

Padium offers an unparalleled experience for players of all levels in Canary Wharf, from a hospitable atmosphere and expert coaching to state-of-the-art facilities, including a centre court with gamecam technology for gameplay analysis. The venue boasts a bar, modern changing rooms, a pro shop, and hosts open tournaments and leagues.

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The largest indoor padel club in London

Rocket Padel, an innovative Swedish padel club group, manages cutting-edge padel clubs across the globe. Its Ilford branch is the biggest indoor padel club in London, boasting eleven panoramic courts. It also includes spectator zones, warm-up areas, a bistro, a pro shop, and a range of amenities catering to both amateur and professional padel enthusiasts. Rocket Padel also operates four padel courts at Battersea Power Station.

  • The Drive, Ilford, Redbridge Circus Rd W, Vauxhall/Battersea
    Rocket Padel Ilford
    The Drive, Ilford, Redbridge
    Rocket Padel Battersea Power Station
    Circus Rd W, Vauxhall/Battersea
  • Rocket Padel Ilford
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    Rocket Padel Battersea Power Station
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    Rocket Padel Ilford
    074-691 871 13
    Rocket Padel Battersea Power Station
    020-363 322 89
  • Rocket Padel Ilford Rocket Padel Battersea Power Station
Park Sports Hyde Park Park Sports The Regent's Park
Park Sports Hyde Park
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Park Sports Hyde Park Park Sports The Regent's Park

Padel in some of London's most iconic parks

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. Boasting floodlit courts, Park Sports offers pay & play padel in Hyde Park and Regent's Park, as well as courses, private lessons, tournaments, and other activities.

  • Hyde Park, South Carriage Drive The Regent's Park, York Bridge, Inner Circle, Camden Town
    Park Sports Hyde Park
    Hyde Park, South Carriage Drive
    Park Sports The Regent's Park
    The Regent's Park, York Bridge, Inner Circle, Camden Town
  • Park Sports Hyde Park
    parksports.co.uk/venues/hyde-park
    Park Sports The Regent's Park
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    Park Sports Hyde Park
    020-722 416 25
    Park Sports The Regent's Park
    020-722 416 25
  • Park Sports Hyde Park Park Sports The Regent's Park

Harbour Club

Luxurious members' club

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 paddle tennis on three indoor courts, as well as attend group or private lessons. 

Stratford Padel Club – Padel courts
Stratford Padel Club
Stratford Padel Club – Padel courts
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Stratford Padel Club – Padel courts
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Stratford Padel Club – Padel courts
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Stratford Padel Club – Padel courts
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Stratford Padel Club – Padel courts
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Stratford Padel Club

London's only dedicated padel club

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

Rocking padel in West London

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.

National Tennis Centre

Playing alongside the UK's tennis elites

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

Pioneering padel in North London

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.

Sundridge Park Club

Bringing padel to Kent

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.

Surbiton Racket & Fitness Club

One of the UK's oldest tennis clubs

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.

David Lloyd Raynes Park David Lloyd Chigwell
David Lloyd Raynes Park
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David Lloyd Chigwell
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David Lloyd Raynes Park David Lloyd Chigwell

Europe's leading leisure centres

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.

  • Bushey Road, Raynes Park, Wimbledon/Merton Roding Lane, Buckhurst Hill
    David Lloyd Raynes Park
    Bushey Road, Raynes Park, Wimbledon/Merton
    David Lloyd Chigwell
    Roding Lane, Buckhurst Hill
  • David Lloyd Raynes Park
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    David Lloyd Chigwell
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    David Lloyd Raynes Park
    020-854 380 20
    David Lloyd Chigwell
    020-855 984 66
  • David Lloyd Raynes Park David Lloyd Chigwell
Playtime Padel Club Battersea Playtime Padel Club Kingston Playtime Padel Club Barnes
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Playtime Padel Club Kingston
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Playtime Padel Club Barnes
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Play padel in South West London

Playtime Padel Club offers padel tennis at several locations across South West London, providing top-quality courts and expert coaching, along with free equipment rental. You'll find everything you need to play padel in a friendly setting here, with socials and tournaments organised regularly as well.

  • Barn Elms Sports Centre, Queen Elizabeth Walk, Barnes Battersea Park Millennium Arena, Vauxhall/Battersea YMCA Hawker, Kingston, Richmond
    Playtime Padel Club Barnes
    Barn Elms Sports Centre, Queen Elizabeth Walk, Barnes
    Playtime Padel Club Battersea
    Battersea Park Millennium Arena, Vauxhall/Battersea
    Playtime Padel Club Kingston
    YMCA Hawker, Kingston, Richmond
  • Playtime Padel Club Battersea
    playtimepadelclub.com/battersea
    Playtime Padel Club Kingston
    playtimepadelclub.com/kingston
    Playtime Padel Club Barnes
    playtimepadelclub.com/barnes
    Playtime Padel Club Battersea
    020-347 536 66
    Playtime Padel Club Kingston
    020-347 536 66
    Playtime Padel Club Barnes
    0791-756 44 90
  • Playtime Padel Club Battersea Playtime Padel Club Kingston Playtime Padel Club Barnes

The Padel Yard

Padel with pals

The Padel Yard in Wandsworth offers multiple indoor and outdoor padel courts catering to players of all levels. Recognising the vibrant communities that padel fosters, the venue serves as a social hub where players can enjoy the game and build camaraderie. The Padel Yard includes a lively bar serving craft beers and health-conscious smoothies, perfect for relaxing and socialising after a match. Coaching and equipment rental are also available.

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