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Playing in the heart of one of London’s most iconic royal parks is an experience like no other, with locations in Hyde Park and The Regent’s Park, they offer fantastic padel courts in London for everyone, whether you’re just starting out or have been playing for years. The venues boast floodlit and the outdoor padel courts are made of sand-based AstroTurf, perfect for enjoying a game any time of day or night. The best part is that you don’t need a membership to play padel here, as both venues operate on a convenient ‘pay & play’ basis.

Booking your court is a breeze and can be done online, with availability up to 7 days in advance. If you don’t have your own racket, no worries! They have rentals at both locations. For those looking to improve their game, there are coaching options available, including weekly sessions, 6-week courses, and private lessons with LTA-qualified coaches.

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Located in the heart of Canary Wharf, Padium is shaking things up in the world of padel. With seven AFP panoramic indoor padel courts in London and two outdoor courts, all laid with professional Mondo turf and framed by a soaring 10.2-metre ceiling, it’s a venue designed for both serious rallies and social play. Off the court, you can unwind in the mezzanine lounge with a protein shake or catch up with friends in a chic and comfy setting.

Padium truly caters to everyone: newbies can dive into 90-minute “Intro to Padel” sessions, while seasoned players can join leagues, tournaments, and private coaching. For the advanced players, the Centre Court is a game-changer, boasting AI-powered cameras that analyze your performance in real time. Padium also hosts fun club nights like Padel & Beers and Padel & Prosecco, making it one of the most exciting and social spots to enjoy padel in London.

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Home to four brand-new courts in a stunning 11-metre-high glass building right by the Thames, Rocket Padel Battersea stands out as one of the most impressive venues for padel in London. Founded in Scandinavia in 2019, the brand has already made waves in the capital with London’s largest padel court in Ilford, and its Battersea location takes things up a notch with not just panoramic indoor courts but also stylish clubhouse, warm-up zone, pro shop, lounge, bar, and bistro along with countless restaurants and bars just steps away inside the iconic Power Station.

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Rocket Padel Ilford is the largest indoor padel club in London, featuring 12 state-of-the-art courts under one roof. The venue features 12 top-class courts, complemented by a warm-up zone, a fully stocked pro shop, and a stylish bistro-bar. Designed with both players and visitors in mind, the club also includes dedicated spectator areas and meeting rooms, making it a hub for both competitive play and social connection. Players can hire rackets, book lessons with LTA-approved coaches, or simply enjoy the lively atmosphere, making it one of the most complete destinations for padel in London.

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Launched by brothers Charlie and Terry Williams, Padel Box has established itself as one of the best venues for padel in London, set inside a modernised Victorian property in Bermondsey. The club features five panoramic glass courts, sleek changing rooms, showers, and even a viewing balcony for those who’d rather watch the action. Padel Box is more than just courts, with music pumping on the courts and regular “Serve and Sip” events, it offers a buzzing social vibe.

Beyond the courts, Padel Box is designed for much more than play. With on site work booths, a pro shop with the latest padel gear, chic coffee counter and bar serving craft cocktails, and locally brewed beers, it seamlessly blends padel and lifestyle.

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Powerleague Shoreditch brings a unique take on padel in London, with three brand-new panoramic padel courts in London set against the iconic views of the Gherkin. Located just moments away from Shoreditch High Street station, Powerleague Shoreditch blends padel with unbeatable East London backdrop.

The courts are available on a simple pay-and-play basis, with coaching sessions, ‘Intro to padel’ classes, and lively social events. Padel leagues are also on the horizon, promising even more competitive energy.

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Located next to the Olympic Park, Stratford Padel Club has become one of the leading destinations for padel in London. Founded by Javier Fernandez Aguirre, with the support of family and friends, the club first opened in December 2018, today it features nine indoor padel courts in London and a thriving community of more than 24,000 registered players. Beginners are warmly welcomed into this buzzing hub, while some of the UK’s highest-ranking padel players also train here.

Alongside its professional-grade padel courts in London, the club offers one-hour starter sessions, coaching opportunities, and plenty of social play to suit all levels. After the game, players can relax with Estrella and tapas in the beer garden, cementing Stratford Padel Club’s reputation as both a competitive venue and a lively social space in East London.

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Padel Social Club has become a leading name in padel in London. Often described as the ‘Soho House of padel clubs,’ it offers a chic alternative to the typical sports centre. The Earl’s Court club features 5 panoramic outdoor padel courts surrounded by stylish and sustainably designed social spaces, along with an outdoor roof terrace, perfect for enjoying a drink while watching friends play.

The Earls court location offers the perfect all-in-one fitness package, with sleek changing rooms, a wellness pod with sauna and cold plunge, a nutrition-focused restaurant, a bar, a pro shop, and expert coaching. There’s are also activities like calming yoga sessions to get you in the padel zone. Following the success in Earl’s Court and Babington House in Somerset, and new clubs on the horizon at The O2 and Wandsworth, Padel Social Club has firmly cemented its place at the top of London’s padel court scene.

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Building on the buzz of its Earl’s Court flagship and the stylish outpost at Babington House in Somerset, Padel Social Club has brought its unique take on padel and lifestyle to The O2 arena. Currently, the O2 arena features 2 outdoor padel courts against one of the capital’s most iconic backdrops. But the real excitement is still to come in late 2025 with the opening of five indoor and outdoor padel courts in London offering an all weather padel experience.

After a game, visit the chic clubhouse for post-match drinks, curated padel gear, and a stylish bar atmosphere that feels more like a members’ club than a traditional sports venue.

Bringing a lively community vibe to the padel scene in London, The Padel Yard in Wandsworth is so much more than just a spot to play, it offers a whole experience. In fact, it’s located on the former Backyard Cinema site.

On the court, however, things get serious. The Padel Yard offers six high-quality padel courts in London, including three indoor and four outdoor artificial grass courts. Expert instructors are on hand for coaching. The Padel Yard doubles as a social hotspot, with a bar set under a circus-style tent, laid-back seating areas with parasols and beanbags.

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