Tennis in Swansea
Looking to play tennis in Swansea? From outdoor park courts to indoor facilities at Swansea Tennis Centre, there are plenty of ways to enjoy the sport across the area.
Discover places to play in Uplands, Pontardulais and nearby Neath, or find coaching for adults and children. Whether you're picking up a racket for the first time or getting back on court, explore local venues and booking options below.
Where to play tennis in Swansea
Swansea boasts over 18 public tennis venues, with 45 total courts including indoor, floodlit and all-weather facilities, so you can play all year around. A number of these are readily available to book through our online booking system and on the LTA Play Tennis app.
Swansea Tennis Centre also runs specific disability specific sessions through the LTA Open Court programme, which includes Visually Impaired, Learning Difficulties and Wheelchair Tennis.
Here are just a few of Swansea's fantastic tennis courts:
Coed Bach Park
- Courts: 3x Outdoor
- Address: Coed Bach Park, Gwynfryn Rd, Pontardulais, Swansea, SA4 8LG
- Facilities / activities
- Make a booking
Neath Community Tennis Courts
- Courts: 7x Outdoor floodlit
- Address: Neath Community Tennis and Pickleball Courts, Dyfed Road Sports Ground, Dyfed Road, Neath, SA11 3AW
- Facilities / activities
- Make a booking
Swansea Tennis Centre
- Courts: 4x Outdoor floodlit & 4x Indoor
- Address: Swansea Tennis Centre, Brunel Way, Pentrechwyth, Swansea, SA1 7DS
- Facilities / activities
- Make a booking
Cwmdonkin Park
- Courts: 4x Outdoor
- Address: Cwmdonkin Park, Eden Ave, Uplands, Swansea, SA2 0QS
- Facilities / activities
- Make a booking
Looking for tennis lessons in Swansea? Whether you're completely new to the sport or want to take your game to the next level, there are LTA Accredited Coaches offering sessions for different ages and abilities.
Swansea Tennis Centre is one of the city's coaching venues, with opportunities for children and adults to develop their skills and enjoy more time on court.
Find a tennis coach in Swansea
Kids tennis in Swansea
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 throughout Swansea, including the award-winning Ace Tennis Academy at Swansea LTC.
Adults' tennis in Swansea
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.
The Swansea Tennis Centre is renowned for its coaching programme, which attracts over 500 players, and runs a number of adult coaching sessions for all ages and abilities, including Cardio Tennis.
If playing in tennis competitions is more your style, then Swansea 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 Swansea 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 Swansea, 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.
If you live in Swansea 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.
Swansea Tennis Centre offers disability tennis opportunities through the LTA Open Court programme, including sessions for wheelchair tennis, visually impaired players and people with learning disabilities. Open Court helps make tennis more accessible, with activities designed for different needs and abilities.
Find out more about the LTA Open Court programme and the opportunities available to get involved.
Padel Courts in Swansea
Get ready to play padel in Swansea. 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 our LTA padel website.
Volunteer in Swansea
Another way you can get involved in tennis in Swansea is by becoming a tennis volunteer.
Volunteering in tennis gives you the opportunity to give back and connect with people in the Swansea 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.
Swansea tennis frequently asked questions
Yes. Swansea Tennis Centre in Pentrechwyth has four indoor tennis courts, as well as outdoor floodlit facilities. You can find its address and booking link in the venue listings above.
Coed Bach Park in Pontardulais and Cwmdonkin Park in Uplands both offer outdoor tennis courts. You can also explore nearby venues using the online booking tool to find a suitable place to play.
Yes. Some Swansea venues offer pay-and-play court hire, so you can book a court without committing to club membership. For example, Swansea Tennis Centre offers pay-and-play bookings. Check the venue's booking terms and availability before visiting.
There are tennis lessons available in Swansea for players of different ages and abilities, from beginners learning the basics to experienced players looking to improve their game.
Use our online booking tool to explore local coaching options and find lessons that suit your experience and goals.