There are plenty of health and wellbeing trends out there at the moment: high protein meals, the 80/20 rule, manifestation and sound healing, and low-impact walks and Pilates for days. But what's still the fastest growing in the world of popular sports? Padel, of course.
This racket sport hails from Mexico,
taking over London with its perfect hybrid of squash and tennis;
think solid, stringless bats and playing balls off the court's wall
like in squash, but combined with tennis scoring and a smaller
doubles tennis-style court. If that sounds like it'll float your
boat, find the best courts and clubs for padel tennis
in London on DesignMyNight, with handpicked options to
suit a range of locations, prices, and ability levels for
lessons.
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Where To Play Padel In Central London
1. Powerleague, Shoreditch
- Location: Braithwaite Street Off Bethnal Green Road E1 6GJ
- Price: from £50 per hour for a court
- Singles offered?: No
Get pumped for an exhilarating workout experience with Powerleague Padel, the rapidly growing sport that's making a mark across the globe.
Powerleague, renowned for its commercial small-sided football offerings in the UK, also features three state-of-the-art panoramic padel courts. These areas cater to both beginners and seasoned players, offering 60 and 90-minute sessions, introductory Padel lessons, and social events. Court fees start from as low as £11 per person, offering secure changing facilities, top-of-the-line Babolat equipment, and racket rental to provide the ultimate padel experience.
Join the Padel revolution at Power League, boasting equipment from renowned sports manufacturer Babolat.
Padel Clubs In West London
2. Padel Social Club, Earls Court
- Location: Empress Place, SW6 1TT & Peninsula Square, SE10 0DX
- Price: from £50 per hour for a court (10% discount with membership, which costs £360 per year)
- Singles offered?: No
Built around fostering a sense of community, making their Earls Court venue popular with everyone from beginners to enthusiasts, Padel Social Club offers a vibrant hub for playing the sport in West London. Alongside the chance to hone your padel skills, there are sauna and cold plunge sessions, as well as fitness classes - both at 20% off with memberships - creating a well-rounded fitness package.
Membership itself is £33 per month, which also grants access to league and club championship tournaments, and courts cost around £50 or more for each hour. West Brompton station is just a short walk away too for easy transport links.
This padel club in London will expand to The O2 in 2026 too.
3. Rocks Lane Padel Tennis, Chiswick & Barnes
- Location: 60 Chiswick Common Road, W4 1RZ & Ranelagh Avenue, SW13 0BY
- Price: from £57 per hour for a court
- Singles offered?: No
Having been well-established in Chiswick and now expanding to Barnes, Rocks Lane Padel Tennis is sure to be a staple for those of you in W and SW postcodes. You'll find the former just a stroll away from Turnham Green tube stop on Chiswick Common, boasting 12 padel courts (including four), plus a bustling clubhouse with a cafe, changing rooms and soft play.
Meanwhile, the latter venue has four courts in a picturesque Barnes Common setting - again with plenty of facilities to reflect the fact padel is a social sport played in doubles pairs. And if you fancy brushing up on your skills? Book into the adult courses or one-on-one coaching.
Depending on your membership level, court prices vary here.
4. Park Sports, Lammas Park Ealing
- Location: 30 Elers Road W13 9QD
- Price: from £30 per hour for a court
- Singles offered?: No
Lammas Park has you covered for a floodlit outdoor court in Ealing. You can join courses, head to drill sessions or opt for the simple 'pay and play' basis - no membership needed.
Bookings open seven days in advance and spots are sought-after, although once you're there, you'll have the best time playing in a gorgeous park surrounded by green space. There's even a friendly cafe too.
From courses and drills (pictured) to doubles court bookings, Lammas Park has options to suit all.
5. Sports & Leisure at Royal Parks, Regent's Park & Hyde Park
- Location: York Bridge, Inner Circle NW1 4NU; South Carriage Drive W2 2UH
- Price: from £40 per hour for a court
- Singles offered?: No
To book padel at Regent's Park or Hyde Park, the Sports & Leisure at Royal Parks site is where to head, giving you access to two floodlit courts at the former and one at the latter. Everything is done on a pay and play basis with no need for memberships, while junior coaching, adult coaching and private lessons are also available.
Equally perfect for a stroll before or after your court booking or lesson, as well as for coffee treats with your fellow players, these top locations offer a fantastic experience with friends and family.
Play in some of the city's most iconic parks from £40 per hour (between four).
Places To Play Padel In East London
6. Padium, Canary Wharf
- Location: 10 Bank Street, E14 4DE
- Price: from £80 per hour for a court
- Singles offered?: No
A premium pick of places to play padel, Padium has seven indoor and a single outdoor court across their state-of-the-art club, which is also one of the few places to provide showers on-site. Expect full courses tailored to all skill levels, private tuition and social padel too, with court hire costing £80 an hour for your group of four.
Upgrade your booking to centre court here (£100 per hour) and you'll get to enjoy the added benefits of gamecam technology - recording and analysing your gameplay with AI, so that you know exactly where and how to improve.
Relax after your session in the mezzanine lounge, with a protein shake, glass of wine or beer in-hand.
7. Stratford Padel Club, East London
- Location: 221 High Street, E15 2AE
- Price: £20 per person for a learn to play session; from £29 per hour court booking with a membership; from £48 per hour court booking for a non-member
- Singles offered?: No
Nine indoor courts make up Stratford Padel Club, a space founded by Javier Fernandez Aguirre back in December 2018. The venue has since grown from its 30 members to having serviced more than 20,000 players over the years - a testament to both the growth of the sport and the dedication of the team here.
Top-notch facilities span everything from match recording and streaming to changing rooms with showers, a popular beer garden, table tennis, a gym, and a bar serving drinks and hot food. It's really got everything you need, all in one place.
While some of the UK's highest ranking athletes train here, four members can still nab 90 minutes of court time for £52 in peak times.
8. Rocket Padel, Ilford, Battersea & Beckton
- Location: 2 The Drive, IG1 3PS; Battersea Power Station, 1 Circus Road East, SW11 8DQ; 1 Triumph Road E6 5LW
- Price: from £24 for a singles court for an hour, from £40 per hour for a doubles court
- Singles offered?: Yes
Having opened in April after £2.5 million was spent building a World Padel Tour-standard space, Rocket Padel Ilford now boasts the title of the largest indoor padel club in the capital - a legacy they expanded on with the opening of Rocket Padel London Battersea and Rocket Padel Beckton, with Croydon coming soon. The Ilford spot, is a 10 min walk from Redbridge tube station, bringing you the opportunity to play across 11 courts, alongside two high-tech tournament centre courts complete with spectator areas. It's also one of the only places with a singles padel court in London, since the sport is typically played as doubles pairs.
There's a full coaching programme to get stuck into, a bistro to make a full day out of your sports session, and a pro shop for all your equipment needs. But what about cost? It's £36 for an hour on the court as a group of four.
Rocket is the biggest venue to play indoor padel in London and has come to our city courtesy of the world-famous Swedish brand.
Padel Courts In North London
9. Hazelwood Sports Club, Winchmore Hill
- Location: Ridge Ave, N21 2AJ
- Price: from £15 per hour for a court (plus annual membership)
- Singles offered?: No
If a North London padel club would be more around your neck of the woods, then checking out Hazelwood Sports Club is essential. Originally opened in 1909 as a traditional tennis club, the venue has since added both squash and padel to their repertoire.
This was one of the first places in the UK where you could play padel, having added a court in 2015, so the team here have really been paving the way for the sport. Annual memberships offer £15 per hour off-peak hire (£24 in peak times), alongside tournaments and weekly club nights - although non-members can still hire courts at higher rates.
With some of the most affordable hourly rates for court hire, Hazelwood Sports Club is worth a look for cheap padel in London.
10. PADELHUB, Whetstone
- Location: Unit 4, Downland Close N20 9LB
- Price: from £70 per hour for a court (or memberships available)
- Singles offered?: No
Located in the Whetstone area, PADELHUB's North London club is a place to play for people of all abilities. They have two coaches who can teach you how to play and help you improve your skills, or simply hire courts by the hour.
Memberships are available too, offering a discounted court fee and all sorts of other perks - from gym access to members-only events. Plus, there's a shop and bar on-site.
Play doubles at PADELHUB.
11. Social Sports Society, Wembley
- Location: Play Park, Wembley Park Boulevard HA9 0TG
- Price: from £30 per hour for a court
- Singles offered?: No
The first padel court in the area, Social Sports Society can be found in Wembley Park. There are three state-of-the-art, open-air courts for doubles games, and you can buy or rent equipment on-site.
They also offer a variety of classes, as well as private coaching. And when you're done? Check out their private golf simulator for a little added competition.
Play right next to Wembley Stadium at Social Sports Society.
Where's Best For Playing Padel In South-West London?
12. The Padel Yard, Wandsworth
- Location: 2 Armoury Way, SW18 1SH
- Price: £70 per hour for a court
- Singles offered?: No
Fans of the former Backyard Cinema stomping ground in Wandsworth will know the surroundings of The Padel Yard well, but the space has been totally transformed into this new sports club in collaboration with Game 4 Padel. There are now three indoor padel courts and four outdoor - all made of artificial grass - so that you can make the most of the world's fastest growing sport. Or you can even play pickleball too if you fancy a go at what's trending over in the US.
There are intro classes, social sessions where you'll get randomly paired with other participants, and coaching ranging from beginner to intermediate. Memberships make the hourly court charge cheaper, plus the venue has a vibrant bar serving craft beer and smoothies to really make an occasion of your workout.
After the best padel courts in London? Check this place out, where they cost between £50 and £60 an hour.
13. Playtime Padel Club, Tooting, Battersea, Fulham & Barnes
- Location: Tooting, Battersea, Kingston, Fulham and Barnes
- Price: from £20 per hour for a court (depending on location)
- Singles offered?: No
For an informal, self-organised game with friends, check out Playtime Padel Club's multiple locations. The court hire fee includes equipment, and you can play with four to six people at a time.
The Battersea venue offers private lessons too, as well as kids' sessions. Or if you're heading to Kingston, there's free table tennis as well.
With locations all over South West London, you're spoiled for choice at Playtime Padel Club.
Where To Play Padel In South East London
14. Bromley Sports Club, Bromley
- Location:
- Price: from £11 per person, per 90 minutes for non-members; from £6 per person, per 90 minutes for members
- Singles offered?: No
With a growing community of padel players, Bromley Sports Club boasts brand new courts. They offer bookings for all ages, and you can play no matter your ability, with a choice between either social or competitive play.
They also offer coaching for both kids and adults, if you're looking to learn when you book padel in London. Plus, their floodlights mean you can play after dark as well.
Beginners and experts alike can play at these Bromley courts.
15. Padel Box, Bermondsey
- Location:
- Price: from £60 per hour for a court (or memberships available)
- Singles offered?: No
Situated in Bermondsey, Padel Box promises premium facilities and sleek, industrial design. Expect a welcoming vibe, creating a community feel while you play. There are five courts to choose from, as well as multiple social areas.
There's a shop where you can hire rackets, and members get a number of additional perks - including events and work booths. Plus, they offer junior sessions too.
There's a real social atmosphere at Padel Box.
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