Padel in Nottingham: Courts, Clubs & Complete Guide 2026
Nottingham padel · Court guides · Updated June 2026
Nottingham has one of the strongest padel scenes outside London. The city has 26+ courts across five active clubs (soon six, with Lexus Nottingham Tennis Centre), two more venues opening in 2026, and a growing reputation as a cricket-padel crossover city — former England cricketer James Taylor is co-founding Padelplex Nottingham, and Nottinghamshire legend Samit Patel plays regularly on the local circuit.
This is the complete guide to every Nottingham padel venue — courts, prices, booking and honest reviews.
Nottingham padel clubs at a glance
| Club | Courts | Location | From | Indoor? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pure Padel | 7 | Iremonger Road, NG2 | From £20/hr | ✓ Indoor |
| Nottingham Padel Centre | 4 | Meadow Lane Stadium | From £16/hr | Covered outdoor |
| Advantage Padel | 6 | Daleside Road, NG2 | From £14/hr | ✓ Indoor |
| David Lloyd West Bridgford | 5 | Notts County Ground | Members + day rates | Indoor & outdoor |
| West Bridgford courts | Various | West Bridgford | Varies | Mixed |
| Lexus Nottingham Tennis Centre | 6 | University Boulevard, NG7 | Public access | Covered |
| Padelplex Nottingham | 5 (coming) | Redfield Way | TBC | Covered outdoor |
| Barrio Padel Nottingham | 4 (coming) | Holme Pierrepont | TBC | Covered |
The clubs in detail
Pure Padel Nottingham
Nottingham's largest indoor padel club — seven courts under one roof on Iremonger Road, south of the city centre. The most popular venue in the city and generally the hardest to book at peak times. Has a bar, coaching programme and good changing facilities.
Full Pure Padel guide →Nottingham Padel Centre
Four sand-free padel courts at Meadow Lane — the home of Notts County FC and the same ground used by Nottingham Trent University's padel club. Coaching is led by Hugo da Silva and Pedro da Silva. Strong community atmosphere.
Full NPC guide →Advantage Padel
Six courts on Daleside Road — four doubles and two singles. Books through Padel Mates rather than Playtomic, which can be less intuitive if you're used to one app. Well regarded for competitive sessions and league play.
Full Advantage Padel guide →David Lloyd West Bridgford
Five padel courts — three indoor, two outdoor — at the Notts County ground site in West Bridgford. Available to David Lloyd members and non-members on day rates. Good quality courts in a premium leisure club environment, with the indoor courts giving year-round, weatherproof play.
Full David Lloyd guide →Lexus Nottingham Tennis Centre
Six covered padel courts next to the University of Nottingham campus, with no membership required. Racket hire is available on site, which makes it the most accessible venue in the city if you've never played before. Runs beginner-focused introductory sessions.
Book at Lexus Nottingham Tennis Centre →Barrio Padel Nottingham
A new club opening at Holme Pierrepont National Water Sports Centre with four covered, panoramic courts. Its location makes it a strong option for players south of the river — West Bridgford, Lady Bay, Gamston and Radcliffe-on-Trent.
Barrio Padel Nottingham opening updates →Padelplex Nottingham — coming summer 2026
Planning permission was granted by Nottingham City Council in early 2026 for a new five-court padel leisure complex on Redfield Way, next to a Showcase cinema. The venture is co-founded by James Taylor — former England cricketer and England selector — alongside Nottingham hotelier Richard Johal and Rob Darby, founder of 200 Degrees Coffee.
Taylor, whose Instagram bio reads "padel addict," has been photographed playing at Pure Padel Nottingham in Corcuera kit. Padelplex will feature five covered outdoor courts alongside a hospitality pavilion with a snack bar, indoor seating and changing facilities.
Between Padelplex and Barrio Padel Nottingham, the city is set to have eight active padel clubs by the end of 2026 — more than most UK cities outside London.
Nottingham's cricket-padel community
Nottingham has an unusually strong cricket-padel crossover, partly because of its deep cricket culture and partly because several prominent cricketers connected to the city have taken up the sport.
James Taylor, the former England batter and selector whose career was curtailed by a heart condition in 2016, is now co-founding Padelplex Nottingham. He plays at Pure Padel and describes himself as a "padel addict." Samit Patel, who gave 22 years to Nottinghamshire before retiring in April 2026, is a regular on the Nottingham padel circuit. Both represent a broader trend of cricketers discovering padel as a competitive and social sport after — or towards the end of — their playing careers.
For the full story on cricketers and padel, read our complete guide to cricketers who play padel.
Which Nottingham padel club is best for beginners?
Pure Padel is the most beginner-friendly full-time club — it has the most courts so booking is easiest, offers group coaching and social sessions, and the indoor format means weather is never a problem. Lexus Nottingham Tennis Centre is also an excellent starting point, since it needs no membership and has racket hire and introductory sessions on site. Nottingham Padel Centre at Meadow Lane rounds out the beginner-friendly options, with a strong coaching programme and welcoming community atmosphere.
Which Nottingham padel club is best for competitive players?
Advantage Padel on Daleside Road has a particularly strong reputation for league play and competitive sessions. Pure Padel also runs competitive league formats and has the court capacity to sustain regular competitive programmes.
Padel coaching in Nottingham
Padel coaching in Nottingham is available for complete beginners, improving players, juniors and competitive club players. Most new players should start with an introductory group session, where a coach covers the basic rules, court positioning, wall use, serving and simple tactical patterns. These sessions typically cost £15–£25 per person.
Once you're comfortable with the basics, group coaching is the best value route for ongoing development — building consistency, improving your bandeja, and developing pair communication. Group coaching in Nottingham typically costs £20–£35 per player per hour depending on group size and venue.
For faster individual improvement, 1-to-1 coaching lets the coach focus directly on your movement, grip, contact point and decision-making. Private lessons at Nottingham clubs typically range from £40 to £70 per hour. Junior coaching is also growing across the city — look for clubs with structured junior groups and a progression pathway into social matches and local competitions.
Getting started with padel in Nottingham
If you've never played before, most Nottingham clubs offer beginner sessions or "have a go" taster courts. Racket hire is typically available. The fastest way to start is to book a court on Playtomic — most Nottingham venues are listed there — find three friends, and turn up. You don't need to know how to play before your first session.
For everything you need before your first game, read our complete beginner's guide to padel.
Corcuera Padel Club — Nottingham's padel clothing brand
Corcuera is a Nottingham-based premium padel apparel brand. Heritage-inspired design, built for the court and worn beyond it. As worn by James Taylor at Pure Padel. Whether you're playing indoors at Pure Padel or outdoors at Nottingham Padel Centre, lightweight breathable kit helps you stay comfortable during longer rallies and faster court movement.
- Pure Padel Nottingham guide
- Nottingham Padel Centre guide
- Advantage Padel guide
- David Lloyd West Bridgford
- Cricketers who play padel
- Beginner's guide to padel
FAQs: padel in Nottingham
Where can I play padel in Nottingham?
Nottingham has five active padel clubs today: Pure Padel (7 indoor courts, Iremonger Road), Nottingham Padel Centre (4 courts, Meadow Lane Stadium), Advantage Padel (6 courts, Daleside Road), David Lloyd West Bridgford (5 courts — 3 indoor, 2 outdoor) and Lexus Nottingham Tennis Centre (6 covered courts, University Boulevard). Padelplex opens on Redfield Way and Barrio Padel Nottingham opens at Holme Pierrepont, both in summer 2026.
How do I book padel courts in Nottingham?
Most Nottingham padel clubs are bookable on Playtomic — download the app and search for Nottingham. Advantage Padel uses Padel Mates instead. David Lloyd West Bridgford can be booked directly through the David Lloyd app or website, and Lexus Nottingham Tennis Centre books via its own site.
What is Padelplex Nottingham?
Padelplex is a new padel leisure complex co-founded by former England cricketer James Taylor, planned for Redfield Way next to a Showcase cinema. It will feature five covered outdoor courts and a hospitality pavilion. Planning permission was granted in early 2026, with an expected opening in summer 2026.
Which Nottingham padel club is best for beginners?
Pure Padel on Iremonger Road is the most beginner-friendly full-time club — it has the most courts, runs group coaching and social sessions, and is fully indoor so weather is never an issue. Lexus Nottingham Tennis Centre is also a strong choice for beginners, since it needs no membership and offers racket hire on site.
Does James Taylor play padel in Nottingham?
Yes. Former England cricketer James Taylor describes himself as a "padel addict" and plays at venues including Pure Padel Nottingham. He is co-founding Padelplex Nottingham, a new five-court venue planned to open in summer 2026.
How much does it cost to play padel in Nottingham?
Court prices in Nottingham start from around £14–16 per hour at Advantage Padel and Nottingham Padel Centre. Pure Padel is typically from £20/hr. David Lloyd West Bridgford is available to members and non-members on day rates. All prices are per court, not per player — with four players in doubles that works out at roughly £4–£10 per person per hour.
How much does padel coaching cost in Nottingham?
Introductory beginner sessions typically cost £15–£25 per person. Group coaching sessions usually run £20–£35 per player per hour. Private 1-to-1 lessons typically range from £40 to £70 per hour.