Pay as you go

Book a court

Pick your park and book by the hour. No dress code — and rackets to borrow from the café if you need them.

Floodlit tennis courts beside the pavilion café terrace

Oliver Tambo Recreation Ground

Courts 7am–10pm, every day

Six full-size floodlit courts plus four mini courts, with the café terrace right beside them.

Bruce Castle Park

Courts 7am–6pm, every day

Quieter courts beside the historic park, ideal for a relaxed hit, with coffee and cake next door.

Booking rules at both venues

  • Courts can be booked up to 6 days in advance, or 9 days ahead for members.
  • To be fair to all court users, a maximum of 2 consecutive hours a day.
  • Everyone may book a maximum of 2 hours per day at any venue.
  • You may not book two separate courts at any venue for the same hour.
  • Court bookings should be made in the name of a player who will be on the court.
  • Bookings run for the time allotted — if you are late, the time is not extended.
  • Floodlit courts at the Rec can now be booked. Please give us notice; do not book just before using them.

Court rules

  • Please pay before you play
  • Tennis only
  • No other types of sport
  • No balls
  • No cycling, scooters or rollerblades
  • Correct footwear
  • No littering
  • No animals
  • Respect others and the facility
  • No smoking
  • No alcohol
  • No chewing gum

Playing more often?

Sign up free to book 3 days ahead, or become a £50 Pavilion member to book 9 days ahead at cheaper court rates.