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Our London tennis leagues

Tennis on your doorstep wherever you live in London
Local Tennis Leagues has its roots in London - our first league was at Highbury Fields in north London. Now we have a growing number in the capital. Most are associated with a single set of specific courts, often attractively located in public parks. Sometimes more than one neighbouring venue has been combined to form a hub for a league (as in Kennington and Brockwell Parks). But elsewhere, as in Haringey, our leagues are borough-wide, encouraging players to utilise sometimes hidden gems of courts in tucked away places.

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Follow the links below to find out more about the individual leagues and the courts used to play matches. All our London leagues are for adults and for players of all standards. In most cases, rounds are run four times a year, so you never have to wait too long to join. Choose a league close to you and see the individual league pages for more information. If you would like to suggest a new venue for a league we would love to hear from you. Follow this link, or send an email to localtennisleagues@gmail.com

Highbury Fields – Where it all started in 2005. Now up to 150 players play in the summer, and nearly 100 in the winter.  There are four singles and three mixed doubles rounds a year, mixed doubles being an increasingly popular and very sociable option. Highbury Fields is Islington’s biggest park and only a short walk from Highbury & Islington Tube (on your way to the courts, why not stop of an say hello at 2 Highbury Place and buy a can of tennis balls from us!
Regents Park – Expertly run by Will 2 Win, these excellent courts (some are floodlit) couldn’t have a more attractive setting. Surrounded by trees, in the middle of one of London’s famous Royal Parks, it is an oasis of calm where you will find some furious and high-class hitting. As the centre is so popular, we play a special short match format here. See the Regents Park pages for details.
Haringey – A borough-wide league, and a very successful one at that, Haringey offers a wide variety of different places to play, from the free courts of Finsbury Park, to the floodlit courts at White Heart Lane. The standard of play is always good in this league which offers something for everyone.
Paddington Rec – Quite simply one of the best public tennis centres in London, with a choice of floodlit outdoor carpet and hard courts. It’s a busy centre, so you have to be organised with booking courts, but not surprisingly the standard of player our league attracts is impressive. That’s not to say there isn’t room for beginners too.
Southwark City – Plenty of great tennis battles are fought on these courts located in Burgess Park just south of the river which, as they are a stone’s throw from the Imperial War museum, is appropriate enough. Our league here is run in association with Southwark City Tennis Club, and both the club and the league extend a huge welcome to all standards of player.
Wimbledon Park – It’s the ambition of all tennis players to play at Wimbledon, and here is your chance. Virtually in the shadow of the world-famous All England Club, this is a superb set of 20 public courts and our thriving league is made up of some of the friendliest players in London.
Hyde Park – Many people don’t associate tennis with London’s most famous park, but the brilliantly run tennis centre here is one of the best in London. It doesn’t have lights, but the courts are good and there are plenty of coaching courses and programmes on offer. The league is new, and as with Regents Park, is based on short-format matches. Perfect if you can grab an hour to play in the day.
Clapham Common – Recently refurbished, this is one of London’s premier public tennis facilities. Our league here has been running since 2008. With great courts, a friendly cafe and new floodlights, you can see why this league is growing. But to fulfil its promise, we still need more players... Is that you?
Kennington and Brockwell Parks – Affectionately known as the KB League, this league spans two south London sets of park courts. Kennington has a modern, multi-purpose sports centre with well-maintained courts, while the courts at Brockwell Park enjoy a spectacular views across to the city. This is one of our longest-standing leagues. It is friendly and fun and could be just right for you.
Acton & Southfields Parks – The very essence of park tennis, this league is centred on the two sets of local Acton courts. There are nice cafes, and the carefree atmosphere of local London parks makes this a magical experience on a pleasant day. We are trying to grow this league, so if the courts are near you, do join up!
Bishops Park – Tennis fit for a king. Well for a prosperous bishop at any rate! The courts in this beautiful and historic park are currently being refurbished. When the work is complete in early 2011 Bishops Park will be confirmed as one of London’s premier tennis venues. Our well-established league (it began in 2009) is one of our most successful and we are always on the lookout for new players.
Broomfield Park – A century ago, Broomfield Park was known as a place to come and swim. The attractive ponds are still there, but the swimmers have gone. Instead this beautiful Enfield park is home to a thriving tennis league. With other nearby courts acting as alternative places to play when the park is busy, The Broomfield Park Tennis League is set to go from strength to strength.

Bush Hill Park – There have been tennis courts in this typical London park at least since 1935 and the park itself has been serving the local community since 1908. Our league isn’t anything like as old, but it is already a popular addition, full of really keen and friendly players. "I've really enjoyed playing in the Bush Hill Park league. I had some smashing games and met some super people" says Jacky, one of our pioneers. Come and join us!
Gladstone Park – Time Out listed it as one of London’s best parks (and American writer Mark Twain was a fan too), and now the park named after the famous prime minister, has its own tennis league! It’s quite new, and still quite small, but in time we’re confident this will be one of our strongest. Come and put your playing weight behind it.
Golden Lane – For the time being everything is on hold in this city-centre location. The facility, which has a swimming pool as well two outdoor courts, is closed for a year-long refurbishment and probably won’t reopen till the end of 2011. When it does, the friendly, short-match-format league will reconvene. Watch this space.
Greenwich Park – The setting could hardly be more attractive, or more historic and with Regents Park and Hyde Park, this is the location for one of our Royal Park tennis leagues. But things aren’t to be rushed in the park which is the home to time itself (don’t forget to visit the observatory and see the Meridian Line.) The league here remains small and we really need it to grow. Can you help?
Plumstead and Bostall Gardens – Take two pretty ordinary sets of courts tucked away Greenwich parks, add the enthusiasm of local players and what do you get? One of the friendliest of our new leagues and a real community feel. All standards of player are very welcome.
Redbridge – Locals know the centre, its popular indoor and outdoor courts, its cafe and sports bar, well. But this brilliant tennis centre is also very accessible from the centre of London – just a few stops on the Central Line. If you like the comfort and precision of indoor play, don't want to risk the weather in the winter and are looking for a new set of indoor courts, this could be the league for you.
Westway – One of London’s premier indoor centres, not surprisingly the Westway attracts some pretty good players and our league here always boasts a very strong top group. But there is certainly room for all standards of player here and in the summer, there is the extra attraction of using the only clay courts open to the public in London.
Hendon Park – Easy to get to, a friendly cafe (great Kosher food) and pretty good courts, it is no wonder this local league is proving very popular. The park is pleasant too, dating back to Edwardian times and was once owned by the Goodyear tyre family.
Raphael Park and Romford – The club based in Raphael Park has been recognised as one of Britain’s Beacon tennis sites, and our league hopes to complement what's already  on offer by providing a Romford-wide focus for local players. The league is just starting out here, but it has the potential to be one of the strongest of the lot.
Barnes – Freindly, leafy Barnes is home to one of our newest leagues. The home courts are at the Barn Elms Tennis Centre (a bit of a tennis secret) though you can also play at Rocks Lane.
Battersea Park – Based on possibly the biggest tennis centre in London and one of the best, this is a brand-new league and a partnership with Wandsworth Borough Council. We are particularly keen on attracting players from the local community, whether experienced or beginner.
Pavilion, Albert Road Rec  – One of our newest leagues, and based on what has become a model for community tennis - the brilliant Pavilion tennis centre.

Bromley 'Tennis for Free' League – Our Bromley league is based on the public courts managed by the Parklangley courts under the innovative "Tennis for Free" scheme. If you live or work nearby, it is a great way to play more tennis.
West Ham – Our newsest London league will have its first round in 2012, which is appropriate enough as the courts are a stone's throw from the Olympic Park. The home courts are in West Ham Park, a magnicicent space looked after by the City of London. nis.
Holland Park – Another new league for 2012, based in one of London's most beautiful and peaceful parks.