Play on a tennis court near you

Want to follow in the footsteps of Andy Murray and Emma Raducanu? We're seeing more and more people keen the play tennis in London and have a whole host of tennis courts to hire across the capital. With surfaces ranging from Astroturf, indoor, hard (macadam), concrete and clay, you're sure to find a tennis courts in London that suits your needs. Below are some of the best and popular tennis clubs in London.

Islington Tennis Centre

First opening its doors to tennis players in London in 1989, the Islington Tennis Centre reopened in April 2000 following a successful lottery bid. With six indoor courts and two outdoor courts the quality and quantity of tennis provision in Islington has improved immensely, and is open on a pay-as-you-play basis.

Hendon Park

Hendon Park's tennis courts are located in Barnet and it is a great place to play tennis in North London. The nearest station when travelling is Hendon Central and is an ideal place to play tennis after work.

Blackheath Wanderers Sports Club

Based in South East London, Blackheath Wanderers Sports Club has macadam tennis courts and grass tennis courts. Complete with floodlights, the venue is perfect for an after work game and is bookable on a pay-as-you-play basis.

Westway Sports Centre

Popular with a variety of sports players, Westway Sports Centre offers 8 indoor acrylic tennis courts perfect for playing tennis all year round. If you fancy yourself as a bit of Rafael Nadal, you are also able to play on the 2 outdoor clay courts. You can book in advance online or by telephone. It is easily accessible to tube stations and there is plenty of parking.

Lincoln Inn Fields Tennis Courts

A perfect Central London tennis venue, Lincoln Inn Fields has three tarmac tennis courts in a beautiful park. Bookings are taken up to 7 days in advance by phone or in person at the attendant's hut located by the tennis courts. The park closes one hour before dusk so not one for the after work game, but perfect for a breezy summer afternoon or weekend duels.