You’ve finally succumbed and jumped on the padel tennis train. The next step now that you’ve drunk the Kool-aid? Finding a court. The sport has skyrocketed in popularity in recent years — more than 89,000 Brits now play regularly, and counting.
Regulars at some London clubs are known to stay up until midnight to bag fresh slots. Happily, new clubs are springing up across the capital faster than you can say “volley” — and there’s much more to them than a few courts and a simple reception desk. Think plant-filled co-working spaces, clubhouses inspired by Soho House and AI-powered technology to analyse your gameplay.
From London’s largest padel community in Stratford to the members’ club of padel tennis in Earls Court, here are the hottest spots to book now. USP : Size. Stratford is London’s largest padel club, boasting nine indoor courts and more than 20,000 players.
Some of the highest-ranking members in the UK train at Stratford — but don’t let that put you off. The club is next to the Olympic Park and boasts the largest padel community in the UK, across all abilities. The beginner package costs just £15 and includes a one-hour training session and 30-day free membership including racket rental.
There are nine indoor courts available to book for competitive or social matches. Facilities include match recording and streaming, a gym , showers and changing rooms, a bar serving hot food — and even a beer garden. Stratford High Street DLR station is just.