Tennis in Edinburgh
From the Craiglockhart Tennis Centre, which hosted tennis icons like Jimmy Connors and John McEnroe, to its fantastic public tennis venues across the city, Edinburgh is a popular tennis city with lots of opportunities for you to pick up a racket and play.
If you’re looking to play tennis in Edinburgh, we have all the information you need about clubs and tennis hotspots in the area.
Where to play tennis in Edinburgh
Edinburgh has a great choice of tennis facilities, from outdoor park courts to indoor tennis centres and local clubs. Whether you want to play with friends, join a coaching session or find somewhere to practise regularly, use our online booking system or LTA Play Tennis app to get involved.
Want to take on other players in local competitions? Barclays Local Tennis Leagues might be just the thing for you and with tennis venues in Edinburgh offering competitive leagues on public courts.
The Advantage Tennis programme, mainly based at the Craiglockhart Tennis Centre, also provides fantastic opportunities for players to get involved with disability tennis through LTA Open Court.
Where to find indoor and outdoor tennis courts in Edinburgh
If you're looking for outdoor tennis courts in central Edinburgh, Meadows Tennis on Melville Drive offers a great place to get on court. Inverleith Park and Victoria Park provide further outdoor options, while The Grange Club has both indoor and outdoor facilities.
For indoor tennis and coaching, Craiglockhart Tennis Centre is another option, with facilities for adults and children. Explore the venue listings below to discover more places to play across the city.
Craiglockhart Tennis Centre
- Courts: 6x Indoor & 6x Outdoor
- Address: Craiglockhart Tennis Centre, 177 Colinton Road, Edinburgh, EH14 1BZ
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Meadows Tennis
- Courts: 16x Outdoor & 6x Outdoor floodlit
- Address: Meadows Tennis Park, Melville Drive, Edinburgh, EH8 9NL
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- Make a booking
Inverleith Park
- Courts: 12x Outdoor
- Address: Inverleith Park, 30 Arboretum Place, Edinburgh, EH3 5NZ
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- Make a booking
The Grange Club
- Courts: 4x Outdoor, 6x Outdoor floodlit & 2x Indoor
- Address: The Grange Club, Portgower Place, Edinburgh, EH4 1HQ
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- Make a booking
Victoria Park
- Courts: 2x Outdoor
- Address: Victoria Park, Craighall Road, Edinburgh, EH6 4RG
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- 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 Edinburgh area running coaching sessions at a tennis court near you, with many of them holding a Level 4 qualification.
Find a tennis coach in Edinburgh
Kids tennis in Edinburgh
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.
You can find local FAGE LTA Youth programmes all over Edinburgh, including the Craiglockhart Tennis Centre, which hosts over 1,000 junior players on the programme each week.
Adults' Tennis in Edinburgh
Looking to improve your game or try tennis for the first time? Edinburgh has adult tennis lessons for a range of ages and abilities, including beginner-friendly Tennis Xpress courses. You can also find coaching at venues such as Craiglockhart Tennis Centre and the Meadows, with opportunities to build your skills and confidence on court.
If you'd prefer something that combines tennis and fitness, Cardio Tennis is a fun, sociable way to get moving. You can explore sessions at venues across Edinburgh, including local tennis clubs, and find an activity that suits you.
You can play tennis for free in Edinburgh at a Barclays Free Park Tennis session.
Barclays Free Park Tennis offers free, one-hour group tennis sessions at participating park courts. Sessions are open to people of all ages and abilities, and rackets and balls are provided, so you don't need your own equipment.
To get involved, simply use a free LTA Advantage account to book your place, then search for Edinburgh or your postcode to find participating parks and available sessions.
If playing in tennis competitions is more your style, then Edinburgh is the right place for you. With a huge variety of competitions taking place across Edinburgh for juniors, adults , and seniors of all abilities. You can also check out Tennis Scotland’s competitions page.
We also have a range of Barclays Local Tennis Leagues across the city for those looking for fun, friendly, competitive tennis around your lifestyle.
Edinburgh also plays host to the Scottish Junior Open and Edinburgh Junior International every year, which both take place in the first two weeks of the Scottish Summer holidays at Craiglockhart Tennis Centre. These tournaments are for the highest level of juniors; players attend from across the UK and Europe.
Play tennis competitions in Edinburgh all year round - use the links below to search for your next competition.
We’re proud to have many LTA registered venues and clubs throughout Edinburgh, providing the community with a safe and friendly tennis environment that enables all ages to come along to play 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 Edinburgh 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.
Padel Courts in Edinburgh
Looking for a new sport? Why not play padel in Edinburgh. Discover your nearest padel courts and start playing with friends or family.
Ready to play but unsure about the rules and court availability? Learn more at LTA Padel.
Volunteer in Edinburgh
Another way you can get involved in tennis in Edinburgh is by becoming a tennis volunteer.
Volunteering in tennis gives you the opportunity to give back and connect with people in the Edinburgh 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 are 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 Edinburgh
Edinburgh tennis frequently asked questions
Use our online booking tool to search by Edinburgh or your postcode, select a venue and view its booking options. Many courts can also be booked through the LTA Play Tennis app. Prices and booking arrangements vary by venue.
Craiglockhart Tennis Centre and The Grange Club both offer indoor tennis facilities in Edinburgh. You can explore the venue listings above to find their addresses and booking information.
Yes. Public park courts at the Meadows, Inverleith Park and Victoria Park offer ways to play without joining a tennis club. Search our online booking tool to find a venue and book a suitable court.
Edinburgh has a number of tennis clubs for players of different ages and abilities, including The Grange Club, which has indoor and outdoor courts. Use our online booking tool to discover clubs near you and find out about membership and booking options.
You can search for LTA Accredited Coaches and tennis lessons across Edinburgh, including junior courses, Tennis Xpress for adults and Cardio Tennis. Use the LTA coaching finder to discover options near your home or preferred tennis venue.
Yes. The Advantage Tennis programme, based mainly at Craiglockhart Tennis Centre, provides opportunities for disabled players to get involved in tennis. The programme works through LTA Open Court to support inclusive tennis activities for different abilities.