David Lloyd Clubs Tennis & Racquets

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

Whether you’re an experienced player or a complete beginner, we’ve got everything you need to improve your game and increase your confidence. And our coaching, courts and expertise isn’t just in tennis – it also covers badminton, squash and Padel tennis too. If you’ve not played them yet, there really is no better place to start. 

Tennis Team

If your child is looking to take their tennis skills to the next level, or they wish to improve their game by playing more competitively, now’s the perfect time to join our tennis team.

Our inspiring coaches will help youngsters develop their skills and refine their technique to improve their all-round game.

They’ll share amazing team experiences, meet new friends, train with the best and discover their competitive streak.

Our brilliant Tennis All Stars exclusive junior coaching programme is for 3-18 year olds. It’s endorsed by the Lawn Tennis Association and taught by our very own expert coaches. All Stars teaches kids great tennis skills, all whilst in a fun environment where they can make some new friends.

Click here to enquire about our Tennis All Stars programme. 

Given our love of tennis, it’s no surprise that our facilities are second to none. We’ve got the world’s largest team of qualified coaches, as well as 850 match-quality courts, both indoors and outdoors. It means you can have a lesson, play a match or practice your serve all year round, whatever the weather – and you can book courts in advance really quickly with our app too.

There are also vibrant communities of tennis-lovers in our clubs, with competitions, weekly games and social events. It’s easy to find new people to play, whatever your level. 

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. 

We have almost 150 fantastic courts across the UK and the very best specialist coaches who'll help you understand the game, improve your skills, and boost your confidence. They can even help prepare you for competitions, because we also run squash leagues and ladders within our clubs. Are you ready to test your skills? 

Whether you want to improve your technique, build your confidence or focus on one specific part of your game, you’ll definitely benefit from coaching. Our teams are second to none and can provide one-to-one lessons, group sessions for players of all ages, and also our high-energy, fast-paced cardio tennis workouts. We run several coaching programmes, from our Fast Track course for beginners, to our On Track and Power Track programmes that help you build your game and develop your stamina and confidence.

Available at selected clubs, this super-fast variety of tennis is really popular in Spain and Latin America, and once you’ve tried it, you’ll know why. Padel tennis 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.