From the downs, get on Parry's Lane (B4054) and take the 7th right on to Coombe Lane.
The sports complex is down the road on the right.
Prices per court:
Outdoor - £4 per hr (+£2 for floodlights)
Indoor - £15 per hour on peak, £12 per hour off peak
(on peak is between 4.30pm - 10.30pm and
opening time is 8.30am)
It is usually not possible to book indoor courts until after 4pm on Wednesdays during term
time.
I think there are discounts for students etc.
You can book up to a week in advance.
You can usually play for much more than an hour without paying more if nobody is waiting.
CANFORD PARK TENNIS COURTS
Canford Lane
Westbury On Trym
Bristol
BS9
(Near the Bristol Downs)
9 OUTDOOR TENNIS COURTS
During winter (ie, from last Sunday in September to the first monday in April) the courts are
open Saturday and Sunday, 10am -4pm.
During summer (ie, from 1st Monday in April to the last Sunday in September) the courts are
open 10am-9pm.
If the attendant is not there (apparently this is likely during the winter) then you can play
for free. Otherwise, cost will be approx £4.80 per court.
Booking is generally not required. If you do want to book, you have to go there in person and
you can book up to one week in advance.
THE ARDAGH TENNIS & BOWLING CLUB
Kellaway Avenue
(Almost opposite Dyrham Close)
Bristol
BS6
9 OUTDOOR TENNIS COURTS
(tarmac - reasonable quality)
During winter (ie, from last Sunday in September to the first monday in April) the courts are
open Saturday and Sunday, 9am -4pm.
During summer (ie, from 1st Monday in April to the last Sunday in September) the courts are
open 9am-9pm.
If the attendant is not there then you can play for free. Otherwise, cost will be approx £4.80
per court.
Booking is generally not required. If you do want to book, you have to go there in person and
you can book up to one week in advance.
REDCATCH PARK TENNIS COURTS
Redcatch Park
Redcatch Road
(Just off of the Wells Road)
Knowle
Bristol
BS4
3 OUTDOOR TENNIS COURTS
(tarmac - reasonable quality)
Open 9am -8pm
Free to play in winter, attendant in summer (£4.80 per court)
Not floodlit.
BACKWELL LTC
Recreation Ground
West Town Lane
Backwell
North Somerset
BS48
Tel: Gill Stevens 01275 790712
1 OUTDOOR COURT
(Quality unkown but it is a painted tarmac court so it's probably good)
£3 per hour
Daytimes only. Must book!
EXCEL TENNIS CENTRE
2 Queen's Parade
Bath
BA1
Tel: 01225 425066
4 INDOOR COURTS
3 OUTDOOR COURTS
(All good quality)
Indoor court prices:
£12 per court per hour off peak
£15 per court per hour on peak
(On peak: Mon-Fri 5pm-10pm)
Outdoor court prices:
£3 per person per hour
(These are not floodlit so daylight hours only)
Times:
Mon-Fri 9am-10pm
Sat & Sun - 9am-8pm
You can book up to two weeks in advance.
ALICE PARK TENNIS CLUB
Gloucester Road
Lower Swainswick
Bath
BA1
Tel: John Baker 01225 339971
(tell him your a BMTA member)
6 OUTDOOR COURTS
(Macadam - good quality)
Price per person: £2 per hour
(you can probably play a lot longer for same price)
Times: Mon, Tues, Wed & Sun only - 9:30am until dark
(no floodlights)
If nobody is there, the tennis courts gate may looked locked but in actual fact it is unlocked,
just remove the padlock (no key required).
The courts can get a bit greasy/slippy if theres a lot of rain.
ST GEORGES PARK TENNIS COURTS
St Georges Park
Lake view Road
(Near St George & Whitehall - and very near
Church Road -A420)
Bristol
BS5
4 OUTDOOR TENNIS COURTS
CLOSED IN THE WINTER
(ie, between the last Sunday in September to the first monday in April )
Pay the attendant (if he's there) £4.80 per court
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If you hear of any good courts that I should know about or if
any of the above information is not correct, please email me.
Thank you!
