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 have all the information you need about courts, clubs and tennis hotspots in the area.
Where to 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. 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.
Indoor and outdoor tennis courts in Sheffield
Sheffield has a range of tennis facilities to suit how and when you want to play. Hallamshire Tennis & Squash Club on Ecclesall Road offers indoor courts alongside outdoor facilities, while Hillsborough Park has floodlit outdoor courts for players looking to get on court later in the day.
You can also explore club tennis at Rustlings LTC, Brentwood LTC and Ecclesall Lawn Tennis Club. Find out more about each venue and access their booking options below.
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 FAGE LTA Youth programme for ages 4-18, is just for you.
You can find local FAGE 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.
Barclays Free Park Tennis is a great way to get on court, meet new people and enjoy tennis for free. These one-hour group sessions are open to players of all ages and abilities, with rackets and balls provided.
You can book a place using a free LTA Advantage account. Search for Sheffield or your postcode to find participating park courts and available sessions near you.
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.
Sheffield offers opportunities for disabled players and people with long-term health conditions to enjoy tennis through the LTA Open Court programme. This includes tennis activities at Brentwood Lawn Tennis Club, with opportunities for players of different abilities to get involved.
The LTA Open Court programme supports inclusive tennis, including adapted sessions for wheelchair users, visually impaired players and people with learning disabilities. Discover more about Open Court and how to get involved.
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
- 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 Sheffield
Sheffield tennis frequently asked questions
Use our online booking tool to search by Sheffield or your postcode, select a venue and view its booking options. You can also book courts through the LTA Play Tennis app. Prices and booking arrangements vary by venue.
Yes. Public park courts, such as Hillsborough Park, offer a way to play without joining a tennis club. Search the online booking tool to find a venue and book a suitable court.
Hallamshire Tennis & Squash Club on Ecclesall Road has indoor tennis courts, alongside outdoor facilities. You can find the club's facilities and booking link in the venue listings above.
Yes. Hillsborough Park, Rustlings LTC, Brentwood LTC and Ecclesall Lawn Tennis Club all have floodlit outdoor tennis courts. Use the venue listings above to find more information and access booking options.
Yes. Tennis Xpress is designed for adults who are new to tennis or returning to the sport. You can also explore other adult coaching opportunities in Sheffield, including Cardio Tennis, which combines tennis activities with fitness.
Yes. Barclays Local Tennis Leagues give players in Sheffield the chance to enjoy friendly, competitive matches on local courts, arranged around their own schedule. Search for a league near you to get involved.