Tennis in Manchester
Looking for somewhere to play tennis in Manchester? Explore park courts, tennis clubs and indoor facilities, including Alexandra Park, Wythenshawe Park and Manchester Tennis Centre. Use the court finder below to find local courts and booking options, or discover lessons for adults and children, competitions and free tennis sessions across the city.
Where to play tennis in Manchester
Manchester has 27 LTA registered venues, boasting 92 courts; so, you’ll never be short of opportunities to pick up a racket and get involved. Manchester also has 21 park venues with a many readily available to book through our online booking system and on the LTA Play Tennis app.
Want to take on other players in local competitions? Barclays Local Tennis Leagues might be just the thing for you and with Manchester Parks offering friendly, competitive leagues throughout the city.
Manchester is also home to a number of first-class disability specific programmes at venues such as the Manchester Tennis Centre, which runs a variety of sessions run through the LTA Open Court programme.
Choosing a tennis court in Manchester
There are many tennis courts in Manchester and they all offer different facilities. Manchester Tennis Centre at Sportcity has indoor tennis courts, while Alexandra Park in Moss Side, Wythenshawe Park and Fletcher Moss Gardens offer outdoor play. The Northern in West Didsbury offers club-based tennis facilities, with same-day booking also available to non-members through the club.
Here are just a few of Manchester’s fantastic tennis courts:
Northern Lawn Tennis Club
- Courts: Indoor x3, Outdoor x7, Floodlit x14
- Address: Palatine Road, West Didsbury, Manchester, M20 3YA
- Facilities / activities
- Make a booking
Alexandra Park
- Courts: Outdoor floodlit x4
- Address: Alexandra Park (Manchester/Moss Side, M16 7JL)
- Price: From free
- Facilities / activities
- Make a booking
Manchester Tennis Centre
- Courts: Indoor x6, Outdoor floodlit x4
- Address: Manchester Tennis and Football Centre, Sportcity Way, Gate 2 Sportcity Etihad Campus, Manchester, M11 3DU
- Facilities / activities
- Make a booking
Wythenshawe Park
- Courts: Outdoor x6
- Address: Wythenshawe Park, Manchester, M23 0AB
- Facilities / activities
- Make a booking
Fletcher Moss Gardens
- Courts: Outdoor floodlit x4
- Address: Fletcher Moss, Wilmslow Road, Didsbury, Manchester, M20 2SW
- 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 Manchester area running lessons at a tennis court near you, with many of them holding a Level 4 qualification.
Find a tennis coach in Manchester
Kids' tennis in Manchester
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 tennis for kids and junior coaching programmes across many of Manchester’s fantastic tennis venues, including courses at the Northern LTC and Fletcher Moss Gardens.
Adults' tennis in Manchester
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 Manchester there’s always plenty of opportunities to get out and enjoy playing with other members of the community completely for free. Alexandra Park, Wythenshawe Park and Chorlton Park for example, host successful Tennis for Free sessions that run weekly and welcome a wide range of local players.
You can play tennis for free in Manchester at a Barclays Free Park Tennis session.
Hosted every week at park tennis courts around Manchester - Barclays Free Park Tennis sessions are open to players of all ages and abilities who want to get out and have fun on court.
Barclays Free Park Tennis sessions are free, one-hour group sessions for players of all ages and abilities. Rackets and balls are provided, so you do not need your own equipment. Book your place in advance using a free LTA Advantage account, then use the session finder to discover participating Manchester parks and available dates.
If playing in tennis competitions is more your style, then Manchester 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 Manchester all year around - use the links below to search for your next competition.
We're proud to have a large number of LTA registered venues and tennis clubs throughout Manchester, providing the community with a safe and friendly tennis environment that enables all ages to come along to a local court and have fun playing tennis.
We're also continuing to lead the way in providing opportunities for underserved communities to get involved in tennis through its 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. There are 9 SERVES sites across the city in a range of local community settings including youth centres, faith centres and school facilities.
If you live in Manchester and would like to know more about playing tennis locally or want to keep up to date with everything in the world of tennis, find out how to become an LTA Advantage member below:
Padel Courts in Manchester
How about playing padel in Manchester? 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 Manchester
Another way you can get involved in tennis in Manchester is by becoming a tennis volunteer.
Volunteering in tennis gives you the opportunity to give back and connect with people in the Manchester 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 Manchester
Frequently asked questions
Use our online booking tool to search by Manchester or your postcode, select a venue and view its booking options. Prices and booking arrangements vary by venue.
Yes. Public park courts offer ways to play without joining a tennis club. Search our online booking tool to find a venue and book a suitable court.
Yes. For example, Manchester Tennis Centre at Sportcity has indoor tennis courts. Its venue listing on this page includes a booking link.
Beginners can get started through local tennis coaching, beginner-friendly group sessions and Tennis Xpress courses for adults. Barclays Free Park Tennis is also great for beginners and free to join. Search for a local coach or class to find a session that suits your experience and availability.
Adults can find individual or group coaching, beginner courses and Cardio Tennis sessions in Manchester. Use our class search tools to find local sessions based on your playing ability and goals.
Yes, there are inclusive tennis opportunities in Manchester, including sessions delivered through the LTA Open Court programme. Check local venue listings to find accessible facilities and sessions suited to your requirements.