Squash is a word with a multitude of meanings. The concentrated drink, to squeeze or compress, or, a game in which two players use rackets to hit a small, soft rubber ball against the walls of a closed court. Well then, which of the options is this article about? If you’re looking for welcoming and supportive squash clubs, open-hire courts or casual drop-in sessions, read on to find out where you can get your squash fix in Brighton.
Interested in playing squash in Brighton? Here’s where to go!
| Freedom Leisure | Not-for-profit trust managing leisure venues, offering squash facilities in Brighton across three sites, catering to all skill levels. |
| Brighton Squash Club | Open-access group sessions and coaching are available at Withdean Sports Complex. |
| Hove Fitness and Squash | Community-oriented centre in Hove with top-tier squash courts, catering to all ages and skill levels. |
| Brighton LGBTQ+ Sports Society Squash Group | Inclusive squash sessions at Withdean Leisure Centre, fostering a supportive environment for LGBTQ+ community members. |
| University of Sussex Sport Centre | Offers squash courts for casual and regular use, open to students and the public. |
Freedom Leisure
Freedom Leisure is a not-for-profit charitable leisure and cultural trust, with over 100 venues across the UK. Three of their sites in Brighton offer squash facilities, so you’ll be spoiled for choice when finding the perfect court for you: Withdean Sports Complex, Portslade Leisure Centre and Stanley Deason Sports Centre all offer fantastic courts, open to both beginners and advanced squashers of all ages.
Withdean Sports Complex is Freedom Leisure’s largest site in Brighton and Hove and is located in the heart of Brighton. For those further out, Portslade Sports Centre and Stanley Deason Leisure Centre also offer excellent facilities, suitable for players of all ages and abilities. Whichever venue you choose, Freedom Leisure is the perfect way to get stuck into the centre court and return those serves.
Hardcore squashers will be sure to enjoy the ‘all-you-can-squash’ membership, giving access to all club nights, and team games and access to two bookable courts a day, across each of the three squash venues in Brighton. It comes in at under £36 a month and is the perfect option for the passionate squash player.
So, if you just can’t get any satisfaction when it comes to squash, then an investment in membership with Freedom Leisure might be just what you need to scratch that itch, offering you access to three different squash centres, as well as open access to bookings, the club and team matches.
Website: https://www.freedom-leisure.co.uk/centres/withdean-sports-complex/squash/
Withdean Sports Complex:
Address: Withdean Sports Complex, Tongdean Lane, Brighton BN1 5JD
Email: withdeanenquiries@freedom-leisure.co.uk
Portslade Sports Centre:
Address: Portslade Sports Centre, Chalky Road, Brighton, BN41 2WS
Email: portslade@freedom-leisure.co.uk
Stanley Deason Leisure Centre:
Address: Stanley Deason Leisure Centre, Wilson Avenue, Brighton, BN2 5PB
Email: stanleydeasonenquiries@freedom-leisure.co.uk
Brighton Squash Club
Withdean Sports Complex is home to Brighton Squash Club, an experienced and welcoming club open to all levels and abilities. In addition to open-access group sessions, and regular club matches, Brighton Squash Club also offer 1:1 coaching from expert squash coaches.
Open sessions are available every Wednesday and Sunday evening and are the perfect way to dip your toe in the world of squash or to hone your service skills. Sessions run between 6:20 and 8 pm, and cost just £5 on the door!
Expect to play a series of 20-minute games, against opponents matched to your skill level, to ensure you get the most out of your sessions. So, no need to bring a partner or book in advance, giving you total flexibility.
Membership of the club (excluding court time) is just £4 a month, including membership with England Squash, and access to all of the organized events, internal leagues, the club bar and social events!
Don’t forget the social side too, with Brighton Squash Club being a great way to meet fellow squash enthusiasts and get together for a glass of… squash (or something stronger!)
Address: Brighton Squash Club at Withdean Sports Complex Tongdean Lane, Brighton, BN1 5JD
Email: club@brightonsquash.org.uk
Website: http://brightonsquash.org.uk/
Hove Fitness and Squash
Located in the centre of bustling Hove, Hove Fitness and Squash welcomes you to explore fitness, fun and squash in a community environment. In addition to a range of fitness classes, exercise equipment, personal training and treatments, Hove Fitness and Squash offers excellent squash facilities for both the seasoned squash player and the racket and ball beginner.
With 6 of the self-declared ‘best courts in Sussex’, you can enjoy no shortage of squash space for a serve or several in their excellent facilities. Under the guidance of expert coaches, you can take part in the quality internal leagues, or simply serve the evening away at one of the fabulous club nights.
Hove Fitness and Squash offers weekly club nights for squash players of all levels, priced at just £6 for members, or £7 for non-members. Or, why not pop along to one of the dedicated ‘skills and drills’ sessions led by an expert coach for the same price, as a great way to hone that swing?
And it’s not just for grown-ups! Hove Fitness and Squash offer dedicated Junior Squash sessions to nurture the next generation of squash-playing legends. Bring your budding squash star along to a Junior club night on a Wednesday evening, for just £5 on the door. Or, pop along on a Saturday morning, with designated classes for beginners, as well as intermediate and advanced squash champions.
For everyday access to the sensational squash courts, why not treat yourself to a squash membership, priced at £40 a month, or £50 including gym access too! Plus, juniors and students can enjoy seriously discounted rates, with unlimited off-peak squash court access for just £17.50 a month for those aged between 6 and 19!
Whatever your age, ability or squashmania, Hove Fitness and Squash is ready and waiting to support you on your serving and returning journey.
Address: Orchard Road, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 7BG
Email: membership@hovefitnessandsquash.com
Website: https://www.hovefitnessandsquash.com/
Brighton LGBTQ+ Sports Society Squash Group
Brighton LGBTQ+ Sports Society (BLAGSS) is a sports and social group comprising almost 500 members, of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and Queer community from across Brighton and Hove and the wider Sussex area.
Open to people of all ages, abilities and walks of life, BLAGGS aims to provide a safe, inclusive and supportive environment in which LGBTQ+ people can play sports, socialise and meet new people.
Among the 15 sports on offer is, of course, squash! BLAGGS Squash Group meet weekly at Withdean Leisure Centre, usually on a Tuesday evening. This mixed-ability group is open to all levels and players, meaning any and all are welcome!
Your first session with BLAGGS is free, making it the perfect way to discover if volleying is for you in a pressure-free environment. And once you’re hooked, the following sessions are just £5.34 each, for around 80 minutes of squash time. Whatever your walk of life, you are sure to fit right in and be shooting and scoring left right and centre.
So, if you’re after a warm and supportive social group in which to explore your squash side, then BLAGGS Squash Group is just the place for you.
Address: Withdean Sports Complex Tongdean Lane, Brighton BN1 5JD
Website: https://www.blagss.uk/squash
University of Sussex Sport Centre
Located at the University of Sussex, the Sport Centre offers a fitness room and indoor sports halls.
Open to students, alumni, and the general public, a 40-minute squash session can be booked on a drop-in, no-commitment basis. Student members can use the courts from £4 a session and with a public membership the price drops to £5 for off-peak and £6.50 for peak, making the Sport Centre a great way to practice your squash skills on a casual basis. Non-members are also welcome, for as little as £8.
So, whether you just want to drop in and give it a go, or regularly rack up your racquet time, the Sport Centre is a great way to get stuck into squash.
Address: University of Sussex, Brighton, BN1 9RB
Website: http://www.sussex.ac.uk/sport/facilities/sportcentre
So come one, come all ye seasoned squashers and those just dipping their toes into the sport. If you’re looking to drop in for a volley or five, there are many options for pay-as-you-go, no-membership-required squash sessions on excellent courts.
If the social side of squash appeals, why not join a squash society, like BLAGGS or Brighton Squash Club? And, if you want to get your little ones involved too, then junior squash in Brighton is the perfect way to raise up that next generation of superb servers and very good volleyers. See you on the courts!
