Tennis in Newcastle
Newcastle is a brilliant place for any budding tennis player to grab a racket and get involved in the sport. From state-of-the-art facilities to local easy access courts and free coaching sessions, it’s easy to play your way on court in Newcastle.
If you’re looking to play tennis in Newcastle, we have all the information you need about clubs and tennis hotspots in the area.
Where to play tennis in Newcastle
Newcastle has a great mix of public park courts, indoor tennis facilities and local clubs. You can play outdoors at Leazes Park and Exhibition Park, explore club tennis in Jesmond, or find indoor and outdoor courts at The Northumberland Club. Courts are available to book through our online booking system and on the LTA Play Tennis app.
Want to take on other players in local competitions? Barclays Local Tennis Leagues might be just the thing for you and with friendly, competitive leagues taking place on public courts in Newcastle; it’s easy to get involved.
There are also disability specific tennis programmes available at clubs in the region, which offer accessible tennis activity and coaching to individuals with a disability or long term health condition. These sessions are run through the LTA Open Court programme, including the thriving North East Visually Impaired Tennis Club (NEVITC), based at the Northumberland Club.
Leazes Park
- Courts: 6x Outdoor
- Address: Leazes Park Tennis Club, Leazes Park, Richardson Road Lodge, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 4LR
- Facilities / activities
- Make a booking
Exhibition Park
- Courts: 5x Outdoor
- Address: Exhibition Park, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 4PZ
- Facilities / activities
- Make a booking
The Northumberland Club
- Courts: 8x Outdoor, 6x Outdoor floodlit & 7x Indoor
- Address: The Northumberland Club, North Jesmond Avenue, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 3JU
- Facilities / activities
- Make a booking
Jesmond Lawn Tennis Club
- Courts: 3x Outdoor floodlit
- Address: Jesmond Lawn Tennis Club, 102 Osborne Road, Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 2TD
- Facilities / activities
- Make a booking
There are many ways to get into tennis and no matter your age or ability, we want to help you take the first, or next, step in improving your game. There are some fantastic LTA accredited coaches in the Newcastle area running lessons at a tennis court near you, with many of them holding a Level 4 qualification.
Find a tennis coach in Newcastle
Kids' tennis in Newcastle
High-energy sessions, packed with fun exercises and games to help learn new skills on and off the court. If you’re looking to get your kids playing tennis, our FAGE LTA Youth programme for ages 4-18, is just for you.
The FAGE LTA Youth programmes at the Northumberland Tennis Academy and The Northumberland Club are just a few examples of the excellent coaching opportunities for kids in the area.
Adults' tennis in Newcastle
If you want to work on your skills or pick up a new sport, you might want to try our Tennis Xpress course for beginners as a great way learn and practice.
Want to get a full workout on court? Why not try a Cardio Tennis session - a fun sociable group fitness class that is open to players of all ages and abilities.
Leazes Park Tennis Club is one of several clubs across the city offering Cardio Tennis sessions to put you through your paces.
You can play tennis for free in Newcastle at a Barclays Free Park Tennis session.
Hosted every week at park tennis courts in Newcastle - Barclays Free Park Tennis sessions are open to players of all ages and abilities who want to get out and have fun on court.
Sessions are free to join, have all the equipment you need and are run by trained volunteers who are they to help you have fun and learn new skills.
If playing in tennis competitions is more your style, then Newcastle is the right place for you.
With a huge variety of competitions taking place across the city for juniors, adults and seniors of all abilities.
We also have a range of Barclays Local Tennis Leagues for those looking for fun, friendly, competitive tennis around your lifestyle.
Play tennis competitions in Newcastle all year around - use the links below to search for your next competition.
We’re proud to have many LTA registered venues and clubs throughout Newcastle, providing the community with a safe and friendly tennis environment that enables all ages to come along to playing tennis.
We’re continuing to lead the way in providing opportunities for underserved communities to get involved in tennis through our SERVES programme. SERVES is a leading sport for development programme that takes tennis to communities and people who might not otherwise have the chance to play.
If you live in Newcastle and would like to know more about playing tennis locally, get exclusive access to tickets or want to keep up to date with everything in the world of tennis, become an LTA Advantage member today.
Newcastle has opportunities for disabled players to get involved in tennis through the LTA Open Court programme. These include activities for players with different disabilities and long-term health conditions, with adapted sessions designed to help more people enjoy the sport.
The Northumberland Club is home to the North East Visually Impaired Tennis Club (NEVITC), which provides an opportunity for visually impaired players to get involved in tennis in the region.
Find out more about the LTA Open Court programme and the different ways to play.
Volunteer in Newcastle
Another way you can get involved in tennis in Newcastle is by becoming a tennis volunteer.
Volunteering in tennis gives you the opportunity to give back and connect with people in the Newcastle community.
There are many ways you can volunteer in your local area – from running free weekly park tennis sessions to supporting your local club. Here’s a few volunteer roles that you could get involved with:
- Barclays Free Park Tennis Activator
- Club committee roles (chair, secretary, treasurer, welfare officer, etc)
- Competition organiser
- Groundperson
- IT / website / marketing support
- Ad-hoc support at open days and events
- FAGE LTA Youth Tennis Leaders – for young people aged 11-18
- Young Person’s Welfare Ambassador
- Coaching Assistant
- Administration
- … and more
You don’t need any previous experience, just get in touch with your local venue, county association or find out more about becoming a Barclays Free Park Tennis Activator.
Find out more about becoming a tennis volunteer in Newcastle
Newcastle tennis frequently asked questions
Use our online booking tool or the Play Tennis app to search by Newcastle or your postcode, select a venue and view its booking options. Leazes Park, Exhibition Park and Jesmond Lawn Tennis Club all have booking links in the venue listings above. Prices and booking arrangements vary by venue.
Leazes Park has outdoor tennis courts close to Newcastle city centre, while Exhibition Park offers another option nearby. Both venues have booking links in the listings above.
Yes. Public park courts at Leazes Park and Exhibition Park offer ways to play without joining a tennis club. Use the online booking tool to find a venue and book a suitable court.
Yes. The Northumberland Club in Jesmond has indoor tennis courts, as well as outdoor facilities. You can use the club's booking link in the venue list to explore its court options.
Yes. The Northumberland Club and Jesmond Lawn Tennis Club are among the tennis venues in Newcastle that have floodlit outdoor courts, so you can play later in the day.
Newcastle has junior tennis coaching opportunities, including FAGE LTA Youth programmes at venues such as The Northumberland Club and Northumberland Tennis Academy. Use our children's lesson finder to search for courses suitable for your child's age and experience.
Yes. Barclays Local Tennis Leagues offer friendly, competitive matches on public tennis courts in Newcastle. Leagues are a great way to meet other players and play regularly around your own schedule.