The Essex
Tennis & Padel
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Padel and tennis are included in your membership at The Essex. With the best indoor padel and tennis courts in the area, plus outdoor tennis, it’s the ultimate place to connect with a club community all year round.
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Whether you’re playing for the first time or fine-tuning your serve, The Essex is a welcoming place to play tennis and padel all year round with indoor and outdoor courts. Join our friendly community, improve your skills and enjoy every game.
📍 Earls Colne, Colchester, Essex, CO6 2NS
📞 0300 373 5888
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With four indoor courts, three in our stunning tennis dome, rain will never stop play.
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Your membership includes full use of club facilities including gym, pool, studio classes and spa.
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Play the fastest-growing racquet sport on our outdoor padel courts, included in all memberships.
Padel Tennis
FAQs
What is Padel Tennis?
Padel tennis is often described as a cross between tennis and squash. It is played using a solid racket with holes and balls with lower compression than those used for tennis. It is played in doubles on an enclosed court that is about a third the size of a tennis court.
What are the rules of Padel?
Padel is scored similarly to tennis but with different rules. It involves underarm serves and basic forehand and backhand shots. The ball can also be played off the back wall. Learn more here: https://www.lta.org.uk/play/ways-to-play/padel/how-to-get-started-playing-padel/
Is Padel hard to learn?
Padel is easier than other racket sports to master, with an underarm serve and basic forehand/backhand shots. After learning the basics, most people will be able to have a basic rally soon after. Harder shots involve hitting the ball off the glass/perspex at the back of the court, which may take a little longer to master.
Which clubs offer Padel Tennis?
Benton Hall, The Essex, The Tytherington and Woodbury Park currently offer Padel facilities.
Is Padel open to members and non-members?
Yes. Both members and non-members will have access to the padel courts. Members will have the opportunity to bring friends and family along to play with them.
How much is it to book a court?
All club members can gain access to the courts for FREE, as an additional benefit to your membership at no additional cost.
For non-members the cost per court are;
Benton Hall, Woodbury Park & The Tytherington: £28 per hour
The Essex: From £40 per hour (£10 per player for a group of 4)* for a Doubles court and £25 per hour for the Singles court (£12.50 per player)*
*pricing from (depending on location)
Is there a discount for members?
Yes, all members can book a Padel Tennis Court at the club for FREE.
How do I book a Padel Court?
Members and non-members can book courts and make single or split payments for private and group bookings by downloading and creating an account on the Playtomic App. Members can access this via The Club Company App where membership information will pull through to the App for access to member only sessions and to apply the discount.
Will I be able to hire equipment?
Yes, we will have rackets and balls available for hire.
What do you wear for Padel?
Players can wear any suitable sportswear and should use non-marking soled trainers.