Are there free public tennis courts in London?

Yes — many of London's public courts are free to use, including courts in Hyde Park, Regent's Park, and Victoria Park, with the Royal Parks Trust and borough councils managing free access at dozens of locations across the city.

How many tennis courts are in London?

Tennis courts in London span public parks, recreation centers, and private clubs, with the count shifting as facilities are renovated or rebuilt.

Do I need to book a tennis court in advance in London?

It depends on the facility. Most public park courts in London are first-come, first-served, while private clubs and indoor centers typically require a reservation.

Tennis Courts in London, GB

London has an exceptional public court network shaped by Wimbledon's cultural influence, with popular facilities in Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens, Regent's Park, Battersea Park, and the famous free courts at Lincoln's Inn Fields — all maintained by Royal Parks and borough councils.

Notable venues:All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club The Queen's Club LTA National Tennis Centre

£53.5M

Wimbledon Prize Money (2025)

14,979

Centre Court Capacity

548,770

Annual Attendance (2025)

1877

Wimbledon First Held

Top tennis courts in London

Archbishop’s park Tennis Courts

4.4(10 reviews)

London SE1 7LG, UK

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Lincoln's Inn Fields Tennis and Netball Courts

4.4(71 reviews)

44 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London

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Uol Tennis Courts Cartwright Gardens

4.2(17 reviews)

Cartwright Gardens, London WC1H 9EL, UK

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London Fields Tennis Courts

4.7(34 reviews)

Richmond Rd, London E8 3QN, UK

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Queen's Park Tennis Courts

4.5(134 reviews)

6SG, London NW6 6SG, UK

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Tennis in London

A local guide to the London tennis scene.

Notable Facilities

All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club

Home of Wimbledon, the world's oldest Grand Slam tournament (since 1877).

The Queen's Club

Hosts the cinch Championships (ATP 500), the premier Wimbledon warm-up event.

LTA National Tennis Centre

Britain's high-performance training base for elite players.

Tennis History

1877

First Wimbledon Championships held — 22 men compete in the inaugural tournament

1937

First Wimbledon match broadcast on television by the BBC

2001

Goran Ivanisevic wins as a wildcard ranked 125th — the only wildcard to win a Grand Slam singles title

2008

Nadal defeats Federer 6-4, 6-4, 6-7, 6-7, 9-7 — widely called the greatest tennis match ever played

2009

Centre Court retractable roof opens, enabling play in rain for the first time

Did You Know?

Home to Wimbledon, the world's oldest tennis tournament (since 1877) and the only Grand Slam on grass
London hosted Olympic tennis in 2012 at Wimbledon

Best Time to Play

Grass court season June–July; indoor and hard courts year-round.

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