Padium Cardiff Bay
cardiffWales's largest padel venue — eight indoor AFP panoramic courts with Mondo turf across 35,000 sq ft. Opened March 2026 with café, restaurant, lounge, pro shop, sauna and cold plunge pool.
Padel Courts in Cardiff
Find 5+ venues across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan
Cardiff has become the padel capital of Wales in remarkable speed. With more than 26 courts across five venues in the city and surrounding area, Cardiff now offers a padel experience that rivals much larger English cities. The sport arrived here with institutional backing: Cardiff City House of Sport at Leckwith opened six indoor courts in January 2025, establishing an affordable, accessible base for players of all abilities. Padium Cardiff Bay — the largest padel venue in Wales — followed in March 2026 with eight premium indoor courts, a café, restaurant, sauna and cold plunge pool across 35,000 sq ft, transforming the city's ambition for the sport. Welsh Padel Federation fixtures are increasingly played across these venues. Outside the city centre, Smash Padel's six panoramic canopy-covered courts at Llandaff Fields offer a neighbourhood feel with community café and refurbished adjacent tennis courts. David Lloyd Cardiff in Penylan brings five indoor courts for members. And across the border in Penarth, Windsor LTC offers South Wales's oldest padel court — a single uncovered court open to the public since April 2021 via Game4Padel. For players willing to drive 20 minutes west, Unbound Padel at Llantrisant Business Park near Pontyclun adds four high-spec indoor courts with 14.3-metre ceilings.
30+ Courts
6 Venues
4 Zones
3 Indoor
3 Outdoor
Best padel courts in Cardiff — quick picks
Best overall Padium Cardiff Bay Eight premium indoor AFP panoramic courts with Mondo turf, café, sauna and social spaces — Wales's finest padel facility. Best value Cardiff City House of Sport Six indoor courts at just £26/hr — the most affordable padel in Cardiff with Padelspeed coaching on site. Best neighbourhood feel Smash Padel Cardiff Six canopy-covered panoramic courts in Llandaff Fields with community café and a genuinely welcoming social scene. Best for families David Lloyd Cardiff Five indoor courts within a full family leisure club in Penylan, with pools, gym and kids' facilities on site.
Quick answer: There are 30+ padel courts across Cardiff, Wales, spread across 4 zones below. A mix of indoor and outdoor venues serve the area. Most venues are pay-and-play — no membership required. Click any club to book directly.
Padel court prices in Cardiff
Indicative hourly rates per court for 2–4 players sharing the fee. Confirm current prices directly with each venue before booking.
| Area | Off-peak | Peak |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiff Bay | £50/hr | £60/hr |
| Leckwith | £26/hr | £26/hr |
| Llandaff Fields | £20–£26/hr | £26–£32/hr |
| Penarth | £12–£16/hr | £18–£22/hr |
Tip: Off-peak = weekdays before noon and after 9pm. Peak = weekday evenings (6–9pm) and weekends (8am–2pm). Four players sharing halves the cost per person.
All padel courts in Cardiff
Padel in Cardiff Bay
1 indoor
Competitive
The waterfront and Ferry Road — Padium Cardiff Bay occupies a prime position near the Senedd and Mermaid Quay, drawing city-centre and bay players.
Competitive
Padel in South Cardiff
1 indoor
Competitive
Leckwith, Canton and CF11 — Cardiff City House of Sport is one of Wales's largest multi-sport venues, offering padel alongside a full range of elite facilities.
Cardiff City House of Sport
cardiffSix indoor padel courts opened January 2025 at Cardiff City's Leckwith sports campus. Padelspeed operates the coaching programme with seven qualified coaches. Priced at £26/hr — the most affordable indoor padel in Cardiff.
Competitive
Padel in North Cardiff
2 outdoor
Beginner-friendly Intermediate
Roath, Penylan and Ipswich Road — the north of the city, led by David Lloyd Cardiff, which offers padel as part of a premium leisure membership.
David Lloyd Cardiff
cardiffFive padel courts at David Lloyd's Penylan club, launched August 2025 on converted former tennis courts. Membership required. Full facilities include pools, gym, tennis, squash and fitness classes.
Beginner-friendly Intermediate
Smash Padel Cardiff
cardiffSix canopy-covered panoramic courts at Llandaff Fields — opened February 2026 alongside Square + Fair café and refurbished adjacent tennis courts. Open 7am–10pm daily.
Beginner-friendly Intermediate
Padel in Vale of Glamorgan
1 indoor
1 outdoor
Beginner-friendly Intermediate Competitive
Penarth and the coast — Windsor Penarth LTC has added padel to its established tennis facilities, serving the Vale's active sporting community.
Windsor Penarth LTC
cardiffSouth Wales's first padel court, open since April 2021. A single uncovered court at Windsor Lawn Tennis Club in Penarth — open to the public via Game4Padel booking. Floodlit for evening play.
Beginner-friendly Intermediate
Unbound Padel Llantrisant
cardiffFour indoor courts in a former warehouse at Llantrisant Business Park — approximately 20 minutes from Cardiff via the M4. Exceptionally high 14.3m ceilings, Mondo astro surface, the first singles court in Wales, plus café bar and pro shop. Opened late April 2026.
Competitive
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Padel in Cardiff: frequently asked questions
Where can I play padel in Cardiff?
Cardiff has five main padel venues: Padium Cardiff Bay (8 courts), Cardiff City House of Sport Leckwith (6 indoor courts), Smash Padel Llandaff Fields (6 covered courts), David Lloyd Cardiff Penylan (5 indoor courts, members only), and Windsor Penarth LTC (1 outdoor court, pay-as-you-go). Unbound Padel near Pontyclun adds 4 indoor courts within 20 minutes.
How much does padel cost in Cardiff?
Prices range from £26 per hour at Cardiff City House of Sport (the most affordable) to £60 per hour peak at Padium Cardiff Bay. Smash Padel Llandaff Fields typically charges £20–£32 per hour depending on the time. Windsor Penarth LTC is the cheapest option via Game4Padel, usually under £20 per hour.
Is there a padel venue in Cardiff Bay?
Yes. Padium Cardiff Bay opened in March 2026 at Cardiff Bay Retail Park, Ferry Road, CF11 0JR. It is the largest padel venue in Wales with eight indoor AFP panoramic courts, Mondo turf, and a full social and dining offering.
Is padel growing in Wales?
Yes significantly. Wales had 46 padel courts across 13 venues by mid-2025. The Welsh Padel Federation supports a growing competitive circuit and the LTA is investing in padel development through Padelspeed and other coaching providers. Cardiff City House of Sport and Padium are both high-profile venues boosting national interest.
Can I play padel near Cardiff without a membership?
Yes. Cardiff City House of Sport, Smash Padel Llandaff Fields, Padium Cardiff Bay and Windsor Penarth LTC all offer pay-as-you-go court hire. David Lloyd Cardiff requires a membership. Booking at most venues is done via Playtomic or Nettla.