Dorset, Somerset &amp; Bristol

<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-where-to-play-tennis-in-somerset">Where to play tennis in Somerset</h2>



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<a href="https://www.lansdownclub.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lansdown Tennis, Squash &amp; Croquet Club</a>, Bath One of Bath&#8217;s premier clubs, Lansdown boasts 11 outdoor courts with artificial clay, AstroTurf and hard surfaces. It&#8217;s as well-known for its friendly social scene as it is for its excellent tennis.



<a href="https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/somervalleytennis" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Somer Valley Tennis Club</a>, Radstock Offering eight courts – four indoor and four outdoor – Somer Valley is a great all-weather venue. Coaching, social sessions and league tennis make it a popular choice for players of all abilities.



<a href="https://www.teambath.com/sport/tennis/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Team Bath Tennis</a>, Bath With 12 courts – eight indoor and eight outdoor – at the University of Bath in the Team Bath Sports Training Village, a UK Sport-accredited Elite Training Centre no less, Team Bath Tennis offers a community tennis programme delivering coaching and classes during <a href="https://www.teambath.com/sport/tennis/train/club-programme/term-time-courses/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">term-time</a> and <a href="https://www.teambath.com/sport/tennis/train/club-programme/school-holiday-camps/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">holidays</a> for everyone from parents and toddlers through to adults, as well as public hire.



<a href="https://www.tauntontennisclub.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Taunton Tennis Centre</a>, Taunton Outside of Bath, Somerset&#8217;s largest dedicated tennis venue features 12 courts – six indoor and six floodlit outdoor. With coaching, competitions and social tennis, it&#8217;s a thriving hub for the county&#8217;s tennis community; you can join as a member or just pay and play.



<a href="https://bathtc.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bath Tennis Club</a>, Bath Established in 1880, Bath Tennis Club has six outdoor courts, including four hard and two floodlit AstroTurf. It&#8217;s a friendly club offering coaching, league matches and social play next to Victoria Park, just minutes from the city centre.



<a href="https://www.exceltennisbath.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Excel Tennis</a>, Bath Set in Bath&#8217;s beautiful Victoria Park, Excel Tennis offers a collection of outdoor public courts with coaching for all ages and abilities. It&#8217;s perfect for a casual game or improving your skills. Also on the menu: brand new outdoor pickle courts and adventure golf.



<a href="https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/avenuelawntennisclubburnhamonsealimited" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Avenue Lawn Tennis Club</a>, Burnham-on-Sea This seaside club was founded over 100 years ago and now has eight outdoor courts – four hard and four Astro&nbsp;– just moments from the beach. You can play pickleball here too.



<a href="https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/AlicePark" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Alice Park Tennis Courts</a>, Bath Alice Park&#8217;s six outdoor courts are ideal for a relaxed game with friends or family. Set within the popular park, they&#8217;re available on a pay-and-play basis and surrounded by plenty of green space.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-where-to-play-tennis-in-dorset">Where to play tennis in Dorset</h2>



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<a href="https://www.westhants.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The West Hants Club</a>, Bournemouth Founded in 1926, this club in Talbot Woods is one of the South Coast&#8217;s premier tennis clubs, with 19 courts – American clay, artificial grass and cushioned acrylic – a bubble over four outdoor courts in winter, and first-class coaching and competitions. When you&#8217;re not playing tennis there&#8217;s a gym, fitness studio, squash and padel, indoor swimming pool and a vibrant members&#8217; club.



<a href="https://www.davidlloyd.co.uk/clubs/poole/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">David Lloyd, </a>Poole Come for the 10 courts – six indoor and four outdoor – expert coaching for all ages, social tennis, padel, pickleball, badminton, state of the art gym, spa retreat, and plunge pools.



<a href="https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/EastDorsetLTCC/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">East Dorset Lawn Tennis &amp; Croquet Club</a>, Poole Anyone for croquet, as well as tennis? A club with 16 outdoor tennis courts including grass, three padel courts&nbsp;– and five croquet lawns&nbsp;– it&#8217;s renowned for its active coaching programme and social scene. It&#8217;s a welcoming venue for everyone from beginners to league players.



<a href="https://www.branksomeparktennis.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Branksome Park Tennis Club</a>, Poole Set in leafy surroundings, Branksome Park has five clay/hard surface outdoor courts (two of which are floodlit), pickleball and a café overlooking the courts. Its relaxed atmosphere and strong coaching programme make it one of Dorset&#8217;s most popular clubs.



<a href="https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/BournemouthGardensTennisClub" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bournemouth Gardens Community Tennis Club</a>, Bournemouth With seven tennis courts – 4 permanent outdoor pickleball courts, and 3 indoor acrylic courts – spread across Bournemouth&#8217;s Lower Gardens, this community club offers affordable tennis in a stunning setting. Coaching, social sessions and pay-and-play options make it accessible for all ages.



<a href="https://sherbornetennis.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sherborne Tennis Club</a>, Sherborne The volunteer-run Sherborne Tennis Club on the outskirts of town has six outdoor courts, including floodlit surfaces for evening play, plus pickleball. The friendly atmos, coaching and regular club sessions make it a great choice for players of all abilities.



<a href="https://www.dtsc.org.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dorchester Tennis &amp; Squash Club</a> This welcoming club offers three all-weather floodlit artificial clay tennis courts, with coaching, leagues and social tennis throughout the year. It&#8217;s a popular hub for Dorset players looking to improve their game or simply enjoy a friendly hit.



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Game, set, court: where to play tennis in Somerset & Dorset

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