Tennis in Sheffield
There aren’t many places better than Sheffield if you fancy a game of tennis. For players of all ages and abilities, the city has everything you could need to get involved with tennis.
If you want to play tennis in Sheffield, we haves all the information you need about clubs and tennis hotspots in the area.
Play tennis in Sheffield
Whatever your age or ability, in Sheffield you’re never short of an opportunity to pick up a racket and play tennis. The city is home to 32 tennis venues with 138 tennis courts across its many clubs, parks and community centres, where players can practice their skills. 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? Sheffield’s Barclays Local Tennis Leagues might be just the thing for you and will give you a chance to meet and compete with players in the local area.
Sheffield also has a number of disability tennis programmes, which are available through the LTA Open Court programme, at clubs such as Brentwood LTC. In 2019 alone, Sheffield’s wide range of disability sessions saw nearly 1,300 monthly attendances.
Here are just a few of Sheffield’s fantastic tennis venues, courts and clubs:
Rustlings LTC
- Courts: 2x Outdoor & 3x Outdoor floodlit
- Address: Rustlings Lawn Tennis Club, Collegiate Crescent, Sheffield, S10 2BR
- Facilities / activities
- Make a booking
Hallamshire Tennis & Squash Club
- Courts: 4x Indoor, 1x Outdoor & 7x Outdoor floodlit
- Address: Hallamshire Tennis & Squash Club Limited, 716 Ecclesall Road, Sheffield, S11 8TA
- Facilities / activities
- Make a booking
Brentwood LTC
- Courts: 4x Outdoor & 2x Outdoor floodlit
- Address: Brentwood LTC, Brentwood Rd, Sheffield, S11 9BU
- Facilities / activities
- Make a booking
Hillsborough Park
- Courts: 5x Outdoor floodlit
- Address: Hillsborough Park, Parkside Road, Sheffield, S6 2AA
- Facilities / activities
- Make a booking
Ecclesall Lawn Tennis Club
- Courts: 3x Outdoor & 2x Outdoor floodlit
- Address: Ecclesall Lawn Tennis Club, Bartin Close, Off Dunkeld Road, Sheffield, S11 9HP
- 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 Sheffield area running lessons at a tennis court near you, with many of them holding a Level 4 qualification.
Find a tennis coach in Sheffield
Kids' tennis in Sheffield
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 LTA Youth programme for ages 4-18, is just for you.
You can find local LTA Youth programmes all over Sheffield, including excellent courses at Fulwood Tennis Club, Graves Health and Sports Centre and Hallam Grange.
Adults' tennis in London
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.
In Sheffield, Hallamshire Tennis and Squash Club and Grove LTC offer a range of brilliant Cardio Tennis sessions that you can get involved with.
You can play tennis for free in Sheffield at a Barclays Free Park Tennis session.
Hosted every week at park tennis courts around Sheffield - 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 Sheffield 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 Sheffield 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 Sheffield, 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. Sheffield runs a SERVES session at the Stocksbridge Leisure Centre and is looking to progress throughout more sites across the city.
If you live in Sheffield 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.
Volunteer in Sheffield
Another way you can get involved in tennis in Sheffield is by becoming a tennis volunteer.
Volunteering in tennis gives you the opportunity to give back and connect with people in the Sheffield 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
- 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 Sheffield