Nottingham Girls Can!

Tennis

Where can I take part locally?

Park Tennis 

Barclays Free Park Tennis

Free, social tennis sessions for all ages, every weekend, at Clifton Playing Fields. No equipment needed – join a session and we’ll provide everything you need to get started. .

Each week you can sign up to a session at your local park court – no matter your age, background or ability – and play tennis for free.

No partner? No problem. Barclays Free Park Tennis gives you the chance to meet new people, enjoy free exercise with a full-body workout and practice your skills, all in just a one-hour session every weekend at 10:00.

Barclays Free Park Tennis | Tennis Lessons in Nottingham | LTA

Want to play your way and find a Court?

Nottingham boasts a wonderful array of tennis court sin our local parks, some require booking, some are readily available and free to play on. tennis Courts in Nottingham feature at:

Bulwell Forest Park, Bulwell

Clifton Playing Fields, Clifton

Lenton Abbey Park, Lenton Abbey

Vernon Park, Basford

Valley Road Park, Sherwood

Find & book a tennis court near you | LTA

What can you expect from a Barclays Free Park Tennis session?

  • Anyone can play – whatever your age or ability, Barclays Free Park Tennis is open to anyone looking to get started, improve their skills and enjoy free tennis
  • Play tennis for free – we’ll never charge you to play, just sign up for free each week and we’ll see you on court
  • Meet new people – Barclays Free Park Tennis is a group session, so you’ll get to meet and play tennis with a whole host of different people from your local area
  • We’ll provide rackets and equipment – it doesn’t matter if you haven’t played before, or if you don’t own a tennis racket – we’ve got you covered
  • Fun games and exercises – every session is packed with a variety of games to keep you active and progress your tennis skills
  • Free workout – each session will give you a free workout, get you outdoors and help you practice your game
  • Led by trained volunteers – sessions are run all year round by our group of trained volunteers, who are set and ready to give you the best tennis experience on court
  • Bring the family – if you’re looking for free things to do for the whole family, we’ve got you covered. Both adults and children can get involved and enjoy playing tennis together (children under eight should be accompanied by an adult).

If you decide you want to carry on playing, we’ll point you in the right direction – whether you want to get some more coaching, join another group session or start playing a bit more competitively, we’ve got something for you.

Why is it good for me?

  • Tennis gets the endorphins going, which can put a smile on your face
  • It improves fitness and skills such as speed, agility, balance and hand-eye coordination
  • Being on court provides a great way to catch up with friends or meet new ones
  • Tennis provides a great full-body workout contributing to a healthy lifestyle
  • It offers competition, however serious, for any age group

How to book and cost?

Tennis can be free! Particularly if accessing a Nottingham City park. But if you want to hire a court at a club, it can cost between £5 and £10 per hour. Coaching sessions will vary depending on the club and coach.

Want more Tennis, indoors?

Nottingham Tennis Centre - World Class Facilities to ‘Play Your Way’

Lexus Nottingham Tennis Centre is one of the largest pay and play community indoor Tennis Centre’s in the country with 40 courts and Gym.

The Centre boasts 15 covered courts, 13 grass courts and 12 outdoor hard courts. So whether you are just starting out, looking to up your game or wanting to watch the professionals in action, we’ve got something for you!

Click here for more information and how to book Nottingham Tennis Centre | Community Indoor Tennis Centre

What equipment do I need?

Whether trying the sport for a first time or blowing away the cobwebs and heading back to the courts you may need:

  • A racket
  • Comfortable sports trainers
  • Suitable clothing
  • Tennis balls (did you know you can get softer balls to aid learning?)

If you are booking a lesson at a local club with a coach for the first time they will be able to help with providing a racket and balls.