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Racquet sports are where everything started here at David Lloyd Clubs, and we now have over 30 years of experience giving members of all ages first-rate coaching and quality facilities.

Whether you’re an experienced player or a complete beginner, we’ve got everything you need to improve your game and increase your confidence. Our indoor and outdoor tennis courts give you the perfect place to play all year round. And our coaching, courts and expertise isn’t just in tennis – it also covers badminton, squash and Padel too. If you’ve never picked up a racquet before, there really is no better place to get started. 

Expand your racquets experience and give something new a try with Padel at David Lloyd Clubs.

Padel is a super-fast racquet sport that's really popular in Spain and Latin America, and once you’ve tried it, you’ll know why. Something of a cross between squash and tennis, Padel is played on an enclosed court in pairs, and it's great fun! Not only is it super easy to pick up, but it's a really sociable sport too.

With Padel courts currently in David Lloyd Bicester, Bushey, Chigwell, Edinburgh Shawfair, Raynes Park, Rugby and the Padel popularity growing in the UK, the number of Padel courts is increasing at David Lloyd Clubs! Padel courts will be coming soon to David Lloyd Acton Park, Bristol Westbury, Cheadle, Cheshire Oaks, Eastbourne, Glasgow Rouken Glen, Harrogate, Manchester Trafford City, Nottingham West Bridgford, Poole, Ringwood, Southampton West End and York.

Given our love of tennis, it’s no surprise that our facilities are second to none. Across our clubs we're proud to be home to over 500 match-quality indoor tennis courts, which give you the option to have a lesson, play a match or practice your serve all year round, whatever the weather.

Our indoor courts are all premium acrylic or carpeted surfaces, providing you with consistent, reliable bounces so you can focus on your skills and technique.

Our clubs are also home to vibrant communities of tennis-lovers, with competitions, matches and social events making it easy to find new people to play, whatever your level.

When the sun is shining and the weather is good, there are few better ways to get out and exercise than with a game of tennis. At David Lloyd Clubs, we've got over 400 outdoor tennis courts that include courts on a range of surfaces, including synthetic clay and artificial grass, so you can test your game on a number of different court types. 

Plus. the tennis booking process at David Lloyd is very simple. If your chosen membership gives you access to our racquets facilities, you will be able to book a court via the David Lloyd app. Court availability corresponds with what is shown in the app. You can book a specific court too, so if you have a particular favourite, you will be able to select this at the time of making your booking.

Tennis is a great game to learn at any age. Our expert coaches, state-of-the-art racquets facilities and comprehensive range of tennis lessons for both kids and adults provide an ideal environment for learning the game.

Our Tennis Stars programme for kids and teenagers is the perfect way to introduce youngsters to the sport and to help them to develop their skills. Whether your child is totally new to the game, or they’re slightly older and are looking to take their game to the next level, we’ll help them to realise their potential whilst making new friends and having plenty of fun.

Plus, with tennis lessons and classes available for adults of all levels, you can learn the game from the ground up, develop new skills, work on your tennis fitness and plenty more at David Lloyd Clubs. Our specialist tennis coaches can help improve your performance and give you more enjoyment from playing. and while sessions are a great way to improve your technique, they’re also a brilliant opportunity to meet fellow members with a shared interest in tennis.

Find out more about our Tennis Lessons at David Lloyd Clubs >

We have over 70 fantastic squash courts across the UK so whether you’re an experienced player who’s keen to find a new place to play, or you’re ready to pick up a racquet for the very first time, our clubs give you the ideal place to get started.

Or why not try something new with Pickleball at your local club. Pickleball is easy to pick up for racquet sport novices and veterans alike – it’s fun, social, and surprisingly addictive. Pickleball players use paddles – with a larger, more flexible hitting surface than table tennis bats – to hit a lightweight, perforated plastic ball on a badminton-sized court with a lowered net.

Badminton is a lightning-fast game where great tactics, good timing and being quick on your feet can soon see total beginners become regular winners. Every game has either two or four players, so it’s a really fun and sociable way to stay fit and get your heart pumping.

We’ve got almost 200 superb badminton courts across the UK, as well as expert coaches and regular competitions, so whether you already love the game or are keen to get started, you’re in the ideal place.