Tennis Club Gets New Padel Courts – Wrexham Tennis & Padel Centre has officially opened the first three padel courts in North Wales – and they’ve been a huge hit! Every evening, the courts are buzzing with players enjoying the fast-paced, social game under the state-of-the-art LED lights. The sport, which has surged in popularity across the UK over the past five years, has indeed found a home in Wrexham.
As the fastest-growing sport in Europe, padel is fun, inclusive, and perfect for players of all ages and abilities. Wrexham’s three LED-lit, covered courts ensure year-round play, whatever the weather.
Booking and Pricing
The courts are available to book whenever the centre is open, and for newcomers, the centre has been running “Intro to Padel” group sessions. Session details, including timings and costs, can be found at clubspark.lta.org.uk/wrexhamtenniscentre.
- Court hire: £30 per hour (£7.50 per player in a group of four).
- Padel racket hire: £2.50 per session.
Kim McCall, Chair of the Board of Trustees at Wrexham Tennis & Padel Centre, said, “We are thrilled to see so many people enjoying our fully refurbished centre and proud to bring padel to North Wales for the very first time. Our brand-new facilities provide Wrexham with a world-class centre for both tennis and padel. The padel courts have been hugely popular with our regular users and have also brought in many new faces around the centre.”
What is Padel?
Padel is an exciting racket sport that combines elements of tennis and squash. You play in doubles on an enclosed court with glass and mesh walls, allowing for dynamic and creative play.
Originating in Mexico in the 1960s, padel has rapidly gained worldwide popularity, particularly in Spain, Latin America, and Europe. The game follows tennis-style scoring, with underhand serving and unique shot-making off the walls.
The sport has become a favourite of many celebrities, including Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Novak Djokovic, David Beckham and Brad Pitt.
What Else is New at Wrexham Tennis & Padel Centre?
The new padel courts are part of a £2.5 million refurbishment, primarily funded by the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund, with additional support from Sport Wales and Wrexham Council. However, the improvements extend far beyond just padel. Other upgrades at the centre include:
- A modernised reception area – providing a welcoming and contemporary space for visitors.
- Refurbished changing rooms – a fresh, modern area for both tennis and padel players.
- A brand-new café – perfect for pre- or post-game refreshments, with fantastic viewing areas overlooking the indoor tennis and padel courts.
- Nine resurfaced outdoor tennis courts – delivering a top-quality playing experience and enabling the centre to host national and international tournaments.
- Enhanced floodlighting – four outdoor tennis courts now feature energy-efficient LED lighting, allowing evening play throughout the year.
- A revamped multi-functional public space – available for hire for community events, fitness classes, or meetings.
We hope you enjoyed “Wrexham Tennis Club Gets New Padel Courts”. Click here to see more of our local sporting stories.
