Lansdown Tennis, Squash & Padel Club Bath
Northfields, Bath, BA1 5TN
Data last verified: May 2026
About Lansdown Tennis, Squash & Padel Club Bath
Lansdown offers a mixed experience that hinges on what you're after. The team are genuinely welcoming, and the café is a proper asset—decent coffee, comfortable seating, and friendly service make it a fine spot to socialise. The courts themselves are artificial grass and relatively new. However, the layout is a significant drawback for serious players. The courts are tightly packed with shared fencing, low ceilings with structural supports, and some dead spots on the playing surface. This design means balls regularly spill into neighbouring games and out-of-court play is virtually impossible. It's workable for casual social padel, but if you're looking for proper competitive play or solid technical development, the cramped setup and court quality will frustrate you.
Outdoor padel courts
Lansdown Tennis, Squash & Padel Club Bath has outdoor courts on artificial grass surface. Outdoor padel is a great experience in good weather — courts feel more spacious and sessions under open sky have a different energy to indoor play. That said, outdoor courts are weather-dependent, so it's worth checking conditions before booking, particularly in autumn and winter. Many outdoor venues floodlight their courts for evening sessions. The weather widget below shows current and forecast padel conditions for this venue. New to the sport? Start with our beginner's guide.
Opening hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 7 AM to 12 AM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM to 12 AM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM to 12 AM |
| Thursday | 7 AM to 12 AM |
| Friday | 7 AM to 12 AM |
| Saturday | 8 AM to 12 AM |
| Sunday | 8 AM to 12 AM |
Hours may vary on public holidays. Always confirm with the venue before visiting.
Facilities & amenities
- Parking
- Changing rooms
- Showers
- Cafe / bar
- Equipment hire
- Coaching available
- Wheelchair accessible
Useful reading
Frequently Asked Questions
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No. The courts share fencing and are closely interconnected, which eliminates the possibility of out-of-court play. Balls from neighbouring games regularly spill into your space, and you'll need to walk across active courts to retrieve them or enter the facility.
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The café offers tea, coffee, smoothies, and paninis in a bright, spacious dining area. Staff are generally friendly and welcoming. Quality and wait times can be inconsistent, so manage expectations accordingly.
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The courts have some technical limitations. Ceilings are low with structural supports that interfere with lobs, and there are dead spots on the artificial grass surface. Better suited to casual and beginner-level play than serious competitive matches.
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Parking can be limited, and the lot fills up during busy times. If the main car park is full, check with staff about alternative parking options before assuming it's safe to park elsewhere.