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Tennis in Portsmouth
There are many places to play tennis in Portsmouth, including courts near Southsea seafront and a new tennis centre in Stamshaw. Due to measures in place to manage the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) some venues might not be open or may be operating differently. Check with the facility before attempting to visit.
A new online booking system for the council’s free outdoor tennis courts at Milton, Drayton and Cosham means that you must register and book instead of turning up to play.
But this does mean no queuing for a game, just book online and turn up at the right time for your session.
The new system means you’ll have a guaranteed slot and can book in up to a week in advance.
Create your free account online, and enjoy the benefits of booking your court.
Free tennis courts
Milton Park Priory Crescent
Milton, Portsmouth, PO4 8PR
Five outdoor tennis courts, newly refurbished, no floodlights, free courts open all year round
Cosham Park
Portsmouth Road, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 2SH
Two tennis courts, free courts open all year round, no floodlights
Drayton Park
Lower Drayton Lane, PO6 2HE
Two tennis courts, free courts open all year round, no floodlights
Portsmouth tennis centre
Located next to the Mountbatten Centre, the £1.33m centre was officially opened by former Lord Mayor of Portsmouth, Cllr Lynne Stagg, and former British number one, Greg Rusedski.
The centre provides brand new facilities for anyone interested in playing tennis for the first time, those wanting to improve their game or simply playing for fun and fitness. Facilities at the venue include:
- four indoor courts, six outdoor courts, and eight indoor mini tennis courts
- free car parking
- use of changing facilities at the adjacent gymnastics centre.
The centre is operated by BH Live in partnership with Portsmouth City Council. BH Live offers a comprehensive programme of activities for all ages and abilities including junior sessions to develop children’s enjoyment of tennis through fun activities based on balance, co-ordination, agility, movement and racquet and ball skills. Teen tennis focuses on developing skills amongst young people aged between 11 and 16 years.
Adult sessions include fun cardio sessions set to music, Tennis Xpress coaching sessions for beginners and intermediates covering key techniques and tactics, or you can simply pay and play.
For more information on courses and pay and play sessions, or to sign up:
- visit the Portsmouth Tennis Centre website
- call 023 9320 0402
- email ptc@bhlive.org.uk
- visit in person: Portsmouth Tennis Centre, Alex Way, Portsmouth, PO2 9AD
Southsea Tennis Club
Southsea Tennis Pavilion, Clarence Esplanade, PO5 3PB
Next to the seafront, near the D-Day Museum on Clarence Esplanade.
Facilities and activities
Facilities include six hard courts – three of the hard courts have floodlights and are open for pay and play tennis all year round. Members have access to four astroturf courts, two of which are floodlit.
The club has a strong membership of regular players. There are a number of opportunities for social play and the coaching programme caters for players of different ages and abilities. There is a dynamic programme of social events.
For more information, contact Southsea Tennis Club:
- phone 07967 874241
- email southsea.tc@gmail.com
- visit their website at Southsea Tennis Club
Prices
- Senior (65+) – £110
- Adult (18+) – £130
- Student (18+) – £30
- Junior (11 to 17 years old) – £30
- Mini (4 to 10 years old) – no charge
- We offer two introductory packages for adults and families, visit our website for details.
Group prices:
- Family (2 adults and 2 children) – £180
- Parent and child – £130
To take up the offer, please write to southsea.tc@gmail.com
