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There are many ways you can play and get involved in tennis. Whether you're looking for group lessons, tennis fitness classes, free sessions, or you want to play padel or pickleball - check out the range of different options available.

Book a court 

Search and book a tennis court near you, whether playing for fun or competitively.

Barclays Big Tennis Weekends 

Try tennis for free with an open day at a venue near you - find out how you can get involved.

Free tennis, every weekend 

No equipment needed - join a Barclays Free Park Tennis session and meet new people, enjoy free exercise, and practice your skills!

Play in a local league 

Friendly, competitive singles and doubles leagues for adults, played on thousands of park and public courts nationwide.

Padel 

This popular sport is played on an enclosed court where you bounce the balls off the walls.

Pickleball 

Find out everything you need to know about pickleball and how you can start playing today

Build your tennis skills 

Our Tennis Xpress programme involves six fun, weekly sessions to build your skills and get you ready to play.

Female social tennis sessions 

Our Pair & Play sessions focus on doubles play to advance women's ability and skills.

Tennis at a gentler pace 

Walking Tennis offers an easier way to keep your body and mind active.

Tennis fitness classes 

Cardio Tennis is a fun, sociable group fitness class open to people of all ages and abilities.

Play disability tennis 

Find out more about wheelchair, deaf, visually impaired, learning disability and para-standing tennis and discover how you can start playing today.

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