Where to Play Padel in London
Although Padel Tennis is an up and coming sport, there are a few courts in London. These can be booked on a pay as you play basis or they are free to book if you are a member of a club.
Padel Tennis Courts in London
There are a few courts in London. Regent’s and Hyde Park have courts which can be booked on Parksports's booking platform. There is a court in Stratford and various courts in suburbs such as Enfield and Chiswick. For pay as you go, you should expect to pay anywhere from £10 per person in the cheapest places, to £30 per player, for 60 or 90 minute sessions. It is cheaper to play off-peak and also within clubs further from Central London.
Padel London Canary Wharf
Padium in Canary Wharf is another popular Padel location. They have high quality facilities and generally charge around £20 per player. They also have leagues that you can enter and a membership is not required to play. They also have rackets to hire.
Can you play Padel in Clapham?
The Padel Tennis Court nearest to Clapham is Playtime Padel Courts in Kingston, Barnes and Battersea. These centres offer Padel Tennis facilities a short way away from Clapham and courts cost between £30 and £40 per hour.
Padel Clubs in London
Some Padel clubs also offer lessons. Hyde Park and Regent’s Park courts offer beginner and other coaching sessions as well as private lessons. Private coaching for Padel Tennis would cost upwards of £50 per hour and group coaching would be cheaper.
Other Playing Padel Tennis FAQs
What is Padel?
Padel Tennis is a sport similar to tennis and squash, played on a smaller court. Unlike Tennis, the ball can bounce off the walled court and the scoring system is the same as tennis. It is most commonly played in doubles and the ball is similar to a tennis ball. It has been one of the widest growing sports in recent times.
How to Play Padel?
It is easy to get started playing Padel Tennis. Book a court with friends or join a coached session.
Is Padel the same as pickleball?
No, they are different sports. While Padel is played on a walled court, pickleball courts have no walls. A pickleball is smaller and the sport has a no volley zone rule at the front of the court, which Padel Tennis doesn’t adhere to.
Can you play Padel singles?
Yes, technically you can play Padel Tennis singles. However, because of the court size we suggest that it is a game better suited to doubles.
How big is a Padel court?
A standard Padel Tennis court is 10M by 20M, but courts can vary slightly. This makes it slightly shorter and slightly wider than a tennis court.
How much does it cost to build a Padel court?In the UK, it costs from £50,000 to £80,000 to build a Padel court. The high manufacturing cost is one factor for the lack of Padel Tennis courts in London.