A player holding a colourful pickleball racket on a green court A player holding a colourful pickleball racket on a green court

The best pickleball courts in Manchester

Thanks to its blend of exercise, fun, and accessibility, pickleball is fast becoming one of the most popular racket sports in the world. There are various grassroots pickleball clubs meeting regularly across the Greater Manchester area, as well as leisure facilities featuring pickleball as a regular part of their offerings. We've highlighted the best pickleball courts in Manchester in this guide, so grab your racket and read on to discover where to play pickleball!

In this guide
  1. Where to play pickleball in Manchester
    1. Sugden Sports Centre – Pickleball in the heart of Manchester
    2. The Albert Club – Historic tennis club with pickleball courts
    3. BeActive Urmston – Sports for the whole community
    4. David Lloyd – Play pickleball in a luxurious club
    5. Manchester Tennis & Racquets Club – An old-school classic
    6. The Y Club – Pickleball at one of the oldest YMCAs

Where to play pickleball in Manchester

Manchester pickleball courts

Sugden Sports Centre

Pickleball in the heart of Manchester

The Sugden Sports Centre offers a range of sports facilities in the heart of Manchester, near the university. You can play pickleball in the centre's sports hall, with racket hire available as well. The centre also features a gym where you can attend fitness classes, squash courts, and an outdoor football pitch with a retractable roof.

The Albert Club

Historic tennis club with pickleball courts

West Didsbury's The Albert Club is a historic members' tennis club established in the late 1800s. The facility includes all-weather tennis courts and a crown green bowling lawn, and you can also play pickleball here. The club frequently organises a variety of social events on its Victorian grounds, including tournaments, concerts, and even a beer festival.

BeActive Urmston

Sports for the whole community

BeActive Urmston is a community-centric sports complex offering a variety of leisure and fitness activities. It features a state-of-the-art gym with personal trainers and offers numerous exercise classes, ranging from high-intensity boot camp sessions to gentler options like walking netball. You can also play pickleball here, along with squash, badminton, table tennis, and 5-a-side football.

David Lloyd

Play pickleball in a luxurious club

David Lloyd leisure centres rank among Europe's premier sport and wellness organisations, offering luxurious member facilities designed for family-friendly relaxation and fitness. In addition to classic David Lloyd amenities like a cutting-edge gym, heated swimming pools, group exercise classes, and an opulent spa, the Cheadle club features courts for a range of racket sports, including pickleball.

Manchester Tennis & Racquets Club

An old-school classic

Manchester Tennis & Racquets Club was established in 1880 during the Victorian era and has a rich heritage reflected in its decor, featuring velvet-covered chairs and mounted stag heads. It initially catered to 'real tennis' and 'racquets,' the predecessors of modern lawn tennis and squash, but has since embraced contemporary racket sports, including pickleball and padel.

The Y Club

Pickleball at one of the oldest YMCAs

The Y Club at the Castlefield Hotel is a diverse community fitness centre featuring a well-equipped gym, swimming pool, sports hall, and an array of fitness classes. Throughout the week, the schedule includes sports like basketball, badminton, and volleyball, as well as relaxing activities such as yoga. Regular pickleball sessions are held here as well.

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