Hyde Park sports activities

Sports activities in Hyde Park

The Courts at Hyde Park

The Courts at Hyde Park are some of the finest in London, maintained to a high standard and suitable for all players.

Book one of our six floodlit hard tennis courts for a game, reserve our purpose-built floodlit padel court, or enjoy a match of 5-a-side football or netball on our Astroturf multi-use games area. Bookings can be made up to seven days in advance, with new slots released daily at 7am.

You’ll also find toilets, changing facilities and a waterpoint at The Courts, or stop by our friendly and sociable Courts Café for drinks and refreshments.

Book at The Courts

Group playing tennis at Hyde Park

The Courts at Hyde Park:

Opening times

Monday to Sunday, 7am to 9pm.

Accessibility

Step-free access and accessible restrooms.

Location

The Courts at Hyde Park, South Carriage Drive, London W2 2UH.

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The Courts Café

Open Monday to Sunday, 8am to 8pm. Toilets and changing facilities available.

The Pitches at Hyde Park

Our grass pitches are perfect for a variety of sports, including 5-a-side and 11-a-side football, rugby and touch rugby, rounders, softball and volleyball. You can block book our grass pitches for your local sports club, team, school, or league. 

The pitches are unmarked and not maintained to a premium sports field standard, so bring your own equipment to enjoy a game. The unmarked grass pitches are just a five minute walk from The Courts.

Group socialising at The Pitches at The Regent's Park

The Pitches at Hyde Park:

Opening times

Summer: Monday to Sunday, 7am to 7pm. Winter: Monday to Sunday, 8am to 4pm.

Accessibility

Step-free access and accessible restrooms.

Location

Access via The Courts, Hyde Park, South Carriage Drive, London W2 2UH.

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The Courts Café

Open Monday to Sunday, 8am to 6:30pm. Toilets and changing facilities available.

Coaching

  • Adult coaching at The Courts

    Adult tennis courses and classes

    Hyde Park offers Adult Tennis Courses and Classes for all levels. Join six‑week Beginner, Improver, Intermediate or Advanced Courses, plus weekly sessions, all held at The Courts and led by experienced LTA‑qualified coaches.

  • Junior tennis coaching

    Junior tennis courses

    Friendly LTA‑qualified coaches run term time tennis courses for children aged four to 16. Five age‑based LTA stages (Blue, Red, Orange, Green and Yellow) teach the basics and get everyone playing in a supportive, inclusive atmosphere.

  • Adult Padel Courses at The Courts

    Adult padel courses and classes

    Hyde Park offers Adult Padel Courses and Classes for all levels. Join six‑week Beginner, Improver, Intermediate or Advanced Courses, all held at The Courts and led by experienced qualified coaches.

  • Youth padel coaching

    Junior padel courses

    Children aged ten to 16 can learn padel, stay active and make friends with our term time Junior Padel Courses. Qualified coaches fill lessons with games and dynamic training, ensuring every child has fun while building skills.

Private tennis and padel coaching

Looking to take your tennis or padel skills to the next level?
Whether you want to refine your technique, improve match tactics, or enjoy a focused one-to-one or small group session, our tailored private coaching is designed for you. Led by experienced self-employed coaches, these sessions will help you build confidence and bring out the very best in your game.