Brighton is a paradise for fitness enthusiasts with its many parks, swimming pools, cycle lanes, tracks, and gyms. Brighton and Hove also boasts an array of tennis courts inside and out to ace your game with family and friends. Whether you’re a seasoned tennis player or just looking for enjoyable and carefree exercise, these tennis courts are the perfect place to pick up a racket to game, set, and match.
Hove Park Tennis Alliance
Located in the picturesque and much-adored Hove Park, the Hove Park Tennis Alliance offers fantastic facilities to nurture your tennis game from beginner to experienced player.
The courts are a non-profit making community-led enterprise, and as such ask for a small fee to play on one of their many hard courts.
The courts are open all year round, so depending on the weather they are accessible and properly maintained to provide players with the best surfaces for acing their game.
Address: Hove Park Tennis Courts, Park View Road, Hove, BN3 7BF
Preston Park Tennis Club
Situated in the popular and central sprawling expanse of Preston Park, the Preston Park Tennis Club has nurtured local tennis talent since 1994.
Over the course of its existence, the club has trained over 2,500 adults and 5,200 juniors and continues to attract tennis enthusiasts from all over the city.
You can book a court using the club’s app-based system which can be found on their website, while the courts are fully operational depending on the weather all year round.
Address: Preston Road, Brighton and Hove, BN1 6AU
Southdown Sports Club
Just a stone’s throw from the quiet and serene setting of Lewes, neighbouring Brighton and Hove, the Southdown Sports Club is the perfect place to cultivate your tennis game in tranquil surroundings.
The club is one of the largest sports complexes in Sussex and boasts a whopping sixteen courts on its premises.
Lewes is a short train journey from Brighton and this sports complex is well worth the trip out for tennis enthusiasts. The club also has a dedicated team of coaches on hand to elevate your game from beginner to seasoned player.
Address: Cockshut Road, Lewes, BN7 3PR
Withdean Sports Complex
The joy of summer brings hot weather and plenty of outdoor activity. However, tennis is a game that can, and should, be enjoyed both inside and out.
Withdean Sports Complex boasts two indoor tennis courts, so there’s no excuse not to enjoy a quick match with a friend or family member even in the colder and wetter months.
The complex also has three atmospheric floodlit outdoor courts for tennis enthusiasts finishing work in the evening and looking for some nocturnal fun.
Address: Tongdean Lane, Withdean, Brighton and Hove, BN1 5JD
Dyke Park Tennis Club
The Dyke Park Tennis Club is a small but perfectly formed set of courts. Somewhat of a hidden gem, this community-led club has become one of the most popular places in the city to play the beloved game of tennis.
With six outdoor grass courts to choose from, the club operates on a “pay and play” basis for members of the general public, while members of the club can play anytime for free.
Since the club is run by volunteers, the money collected from hiring out the courts goes straight back into maintaining the grounds so the club is operational for years to come.
Address:197 Dyke Road, Brighton and Hove, BN1 3TG
Queen’s Park Tennis Club
One of the oldest tennis clubs in Brighton and Hove, the Queen’s Park Tennis Club (previously known as Queen’s Park Lawn Tennis Club) has been operational since 1939.
Located in the popular neighbourhood of Hanover, Queen’s Park is one of the most idyllic and serene settings to play tennis in the city.
Courts are available to book online by the general public and cost £9 per hour to play. Memberships to the club can also be purchased through the club’s website.
Address: East Dr, Brighton and Hove, BN2 0BQ
Hollingbury Park Tennis Club
Situated on Ditchling Road, opposite Varndean School, the Hollingbury Park Tennis Club is a mecca for tennis players citywide.
Unlike many other tennis clubs in Brighton and Hove that require a fee to play on their courts, this gem in Hollingbury Park only asks that you turn up with a racket and a ball and you are free to partake in a game of tennis if a court is available on Saturday afternoons from 2 pm.
Memberships to the club are cheap, while there is a strong emphasis on nurturing and developing the sport for young players.
Address: 9 Golf Dr, Brighton and Hove, BN1 7HZ
Pavilion and Avenue Tennis Club
For tennis with stunning sea views, look no further than the Pavilion and Avenue Tennis Club in Hove.
This community-led tennis club proudly wears the mantra as the most “progressive” tennis club in the area and with its emphasis on nurturing the talents of young players it’s easy to see why.
The club is situated on the Droveway in Hove and has been at the forefront of Brighton and Hove’s thriving tennis scene since 1888, making it one of the oldest tennis clubs in the area.
Address: 19 The Droveway, Brighton and Hove, BN3 6LF
Badgers Tennis Club
Having recently staved off an eviction notice, this much-beloved club in the heart of Kemptown is a jewel in Brighton’s tennis crown and will continue to be so for many years to come.
Situated in a “secret garden,” the club boasts four pristine all-weather courts for use by members of the club and the general public through its booking system.
Badgers Tennis Club also employs a handful of experienced coaches to elevate your tennis game so if you’re looking to join a club with plenty of history and panache then look no further than this gem in Kemptown.
Address: Church Pl, Brighton and Hove, BN2 5JN
St Ann’s Tennis
Situated in the scenic park of St Ann’s Wells Gardens in Hove, St Ann’s Tennis courts are a popular destination for tennis enthusiasts all year round.
The courts at St Ann’s Wells won Park Venue of the Year in 2023, and with several all-weather courts to play on, as well as being Lawn Tennis Association members, the St. Ann’s Tennis Community Interest Company continues to go from strength to strength.
Booking a court on the company’s website is essential before turning up as the courts get booked up in advance quickly, especially in the summer months.
Address: Tennis Courts St Ann’s Wells Gardens, Brighton and Hove, BN3 1PR
East Brighton Park Tennis Courts
Situated on the eastern limits of Brighton, East Park boasts two all-weather tennis courts that are free to play on a first-come, first-serve (pardon the pun) basis.
East Park Tennis Courts are tucked away in a scenic and tranquil park away from the busy sprawl of the city centre, perfect for a spot of Sunday morning activity.
The courts are Lawn Tennis Association maintained and cost £10.10 per hour to use. However, they are free to play on before 10 a.m. so get down bright and early if you’re strapped for cash.
Address: East Park, Brighton and Hove, BN2 5TS
