Padel Oxford 2026: 2 Best Venues, 6 Courts & Prices

Oxford Padel Courts at a Glance

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Prices shown are approximate and reflect information published at the time of research. Court operators regularly adjust rates, so live prices should always be confirmed through the relevant booking platform before a session is booked. Prices may vary by day, time, membership status and booking duration.

This table covers Oxford city only, confirming the two venues and six courts referenced in the title and Quick Answer above. Bicester, Witney and Abingdon options are covered separately in the “Padel Courts Near Oxford and Across Oxfordshire” section below, including distances, court counts and pricing.

Best Padel Courts in Oxford

The two venues below are the only currently open, publicly bookable padel courts confirmed inside Oxford city at the time of writing. Recommendations reflect factual differences in price, court type, booking method and coaching provision, based on information published by each venue, its booking platform, and local reporting, rather than personal visits or first-hand play.

1. Smash Padel Oxford

Oxford Lawn Tennis Club, North Hinksey Village, Oxford OX2 0NA

Outdoor | 3 Courts | Pay-and-Play

Smash Padel Oxford has three outdoor, panoramic floodlit padel courts at Oxford Lawn Tennis Club in North Hinksey. It is the strongest all-round Oxford option for beginners, with public pay-and-play access, free introductory sessions, structured coaching, social games, racket hire and no membership requirement. Three additional canopy-covered courts are planned for later in 2026 but are not currently open.

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Court Price

Typical published range: approximately £24-£36 per court, per hour

Equivalent to around £6-£9 per player when four people share the court. Exact peak and off-peak pricing varies, so check Nettla for the live rate before booking.

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Booking

NETTLA app

Select Smash Padel Oxford, choose the available court, date and time, then complete payment through the app.

Membership is not required for court bookings.

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Coaching & Social Play

Free introductory sessions are offered for players trying padel for the first time.

The six-week Padel Xpress programme provides a more structured beginner pathway.

Group coaching, private coaching, junior programmes, social matches, leagues and other events are also available. Check Nettla for current sessions.

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Membership

Not required.

The venue operates on a public pay-and-play basis.

Student and Blue Light Card discounts are advertised. Check current terms before booking.

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Racket Hire & Equipment

Racket hire: £3 per hour

Rackets are also available to purchase at the venue.

Check current ball availability and equipment charges before arriving.

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Facilities

Three outdoor panoramic floodlit padel courts.

The venue is typically open approximately 7am-10pm daily.

Three further canopy-covered courts have planning permission and are planned for later in 2026. They should not be treated as open until live booking is confirmed.

WHY PLAY HERE?

• 3 outdoor floodlit courts
• No membership required
• Public pay-and-play access
• Free beginner introduction sessions
• Padel Xpress beginner programme
• Adult and junior coaching
• Social games, leagues and events
• £3 racket hire
• Student discounts advertised
• Three covered courts planned

THINGS TO CONSIDER

• All currently open courts are fully outdoor
• Rain and wind can affect play
• Live court prices vary by date and time
• Covered courts are planned but not yet open

Best For: Beginners, public pay-and-play, coaching and social padel 3 outdoor floodlit courts – book through Nettla and check live pricing before travelling

2. North Oxford Lawn Tennis Club

Banbury Road North Sports Ground, 546 Banbury Road, Oxford OX2 8EG

Outdoor | 3 Courts | Members & Pay-and-Play

North Oxford Lawn Tennis Club has three permanent outdoor floodlit padel courts on Banbury Road. Both members and non-members can book through ClubSpark, with members receiving lower court rates. The club also offers Friday coaching sessions, racket hire, social activity and the wider facilities of an established Oxford racquets club.

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Court Price

Members off-peak: £12 per court/hour

Members peak: £16 per court/hour

Non-members off-peak: £24 per court/hour

Non-members peak: £32 per court/hour

Four non-members sharing an off-peak £24 court pay approximately £6 each. Check ClubSpark for live pricing before booking.

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Booking

ClubSpark via North Oxford Lawn Tennis Club

Non-members can book without joining the club.

Booking availability and advance-booking windows can change, so check the current ClubSpark calendar before travelling.

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Coaching & Social Play

Friday coaching currently includes:

6pm-7pm: Beginner / Improver

7pm-8pm: Improver / Intermediate

Previous Tuesday social sessions have also been advertised, but current availability should be confirmed directly with the club.

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Membership

Not required for public booking.

Members receive reduced padel court prices.

Regular players should compare the current membership cost with pay-and-play rates before joining.

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Racket Hire & Balls

Racket hire is available through the club.

Padel balls can also be purchased.

Check current equipment prices and availability before your session.

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Facilities & Parking

Three outdoor floodlit padel courts within the wider North Oxford Lawn Tennis Club site.

Club facilities include a clubhouse and other racquets facilities.

Parking is listed among the venue facilities. Check current access arrangements before travelling.

WHY PLAY HERE?

• 3 outdoor floodlit courts
• Public booking available
• No membership required
• Lower rates for members
• ClubSpark online booking
• Beginner and improver coaching
• Racket hire available
• Social-play opportunities
• Established club environment
• Clubhouse facilities

THINGS TO CONSIDER

• All courts are fully outdoor
• Rain and weather can affect availability
• Non-member peak pricing reaches £32 per court/hour
• Best value is generally for regular members
• Social-session availability should be checked before travelling

Best For: Regular players, value, coaching and a traditional club atmosphere 3 outdoor floodlit courts – book through ClubSpark and check current prices before travelling

How Much Does Padel Cost in Oxford in 2026?

Padel prices in Oxford vary by venue, time of day and membership status. The lowest published rates are currently at North Oxford Lawn Tennis Club, where members can book from £12 per court per hour off-peak and non-members from £24 per hour. Smash Padel Oxford typically costs around £24–£36 per court per hour, depending on the booking time.

Because a standard padel court is usually shared by four players, the actual cost per person can be relatively low. For example, a £24 court works out at approximately £6 per player when four people split the booking.

• Approximate per-player cost is calculated by dividing the full court price by four players. It is not a separately published per-player rate. Live prices can change by date, time and booking conditions, so always check the venue’s booking platform before paying.

Which Oxford Padel Court Has the Lowest Published Rates?

North Oxford Lawn Tennis Club currently has the lowest published padel court rates in Oxford. Members can book from £12 per court per hour off-peak, while non-members can book from £24 per hour.

For a group of four, that works out at approximately £3 per member or £6 per non-member during off-peak periods.

Smash Padel Oxford is still competitive for public pay-and-play, with typical court prices of around £24–£36 per hour. This works out at roughly £6–£9 per player when four people share the court.

Is Padel Expensive in Oxford?

Padel in Oxford can be reasonably affordable when four players split the court fee. A typical off-peak booking can cost around £6 per person for non-members, while NOLTC members may pay as little as approximately £3 per person.

Regular players should compare membership costs with pay-and-play rates, particularly at North Oxford Lawn Tennis Club, where member court prices are substantially lower than non-member rates.

Players should also budget for optional extras such as racket hire, balls and coaching. Smash Padel Oxford currently offers racket hire from £3, while equipment availability and charges at North Oxford Lawn Tennis Club should be checked directly before playing.

Which Oxford Padel Court Has the Lowest Published Rates?

North Oxford Lawn Tennis Club publishes the lowest padel rates in Oxford for both members and non-members, undercutting Smash Padel Oxford’s published off-peak range of approximately £24 per hour either way. Current NOLTC pricing differs between published sources, so the exact figure isn’t repeated here – see the venue review above for the full breakdown, and check ClubSpark for the live rate before booking.

Beyond NOLTC, Oxford’s other venues fall into a broadly similar per-player range once averaged across the day, so the practical difference between Smash Padel Oxford, Smash Padel Bicester and Courtside at The Leys in Witney is smaller than the headline hourly figures suggest. Players should also factor in racket hire, where applicable, since this is charged separately at every venue covered here.

Indoor vs Outdoor Padel Courts in Oxford

Understanding the difference between indoor, covered and outdoor courts matters in Oxford, where autumn and winter bring regular rain and shorter daylight hours.

Indoor means the court sits fully inside an enclosed building, sheltered from rain, wind and temperature swings.

Covered means the court has a roof or canopy but is partly open-sided, offering rain protection without fully enclosing the space.

Outdoor means the court is fully exposed to the weather, typically with floodlights for evening play.

No fully indoor padel court is currently confirmed anywhere in Oxford or the nearby Oxfordshire towns covered in this guide. Every currently open Oxford city venue, Smash Padel Oxford and North Oxford Lawn Tennis Club, offers outdoor courts only. Covered courts are confirmed nearby at Smash Padel Bicester (canopy covers over its five courts, per Cherwell District Council’s planning approval) and at Courtside at The Leys in Witney (three courts, reported consistently across sources as two covered and one open-air). Smash Padel Oxford’s own planned expansion, due later in 2026, would add Oxford’s first covered courts inside the city itself, though these are not bookable at the time of writing.

Best Padel Courts in Oxford for Beginners

Both currently open Oxford venues accept beginners on a pay-and-play basis, but they differ in how structured their coaching and introductory offers are.

Best overall beginner venue: Smash Padel Oxford. Its Padel Xpress six-week beginner programme, free taster sessions and LTA-accredited coaching team currently represent the most structured entry point into padel published by any Oxford venue, and no membership is required to book.

Potential budget option: North Oxford Lawn Tennis Club. Its previously advertised Tuesday social sessions charged non-members a modest £5 guest fee with racket hire thrown in free, a lower financial commitment than a full court booking elsewhere, but current availability and pricing for these sessions should be confirmed directly with the club before relying on them.

Best option for lessons: Smash Padel Oxford, based on its published range of coaching formats, from six-week beginner courses through to private and junior coaching, compared with North Oxford Lawn Tennis Club’s two weekly coached slots on Fridays.

Players should check current availability directly with each venue, since taster sessions and beginner slots can book up quickly, and newcomers to the sport’s format may also find PadelGameplan’s padel rules for beginners guide useful before a first session.

Padel Lessons and Coaching in Oxford

Coaching in Oxford is currently concentrated at Smash Padel Oxford, with North Oxford Lawn Tennis Club offering a weekly Friday coaching programme (two sessions: Beginner/Improver and Improver/Intermediate) alongside its social sessions.

Smash Padel Oxford’s coaching programme includes free introductory sessions for complete beginners, the six-week Padel Xpress course, group coaching in a “You, Three and Me” format, private 1:1 to 1:4 coaching, and junior programmes; specific prices for each format are not consistently published outside the booking app, so players should confirm current rates directly with the venue.

North Oxford Lawn Tennis Club runs coaching with coach Manuel Flores on Friday evenings, split into a Beginner/Improver hour at approx. 6-7pm and an Improver/Intermediate hour at approx. 7-8pm, bookable through the LTA’s own class booking system at £12.50 per session; players must be 16 or over. This is a change from the club’s earlier Wednesday coaching slot referenced in some older sources, so players relying on that day should check the current LTA listing before travelling. A more informal social session has previously run on Tuesday evenings and welcomed newcomers and non-members, though this should be confirmed as still current.

Bicester adds a further coaching option: Smash Padel Bicester publishes a free one-hour introductory session for newcomers and runs a junior academy reported to include more than 120 junior players across academy and performance squads, making it a relevant option for parents in the wider Oxford area researching junior padel.

How to Book a Padel Court in Oxford

Oxford’s two city venues use two different booking systems, and nearby venues add a third and a fourth.

1. Select your venue (Smash Padel Oxford, North Oxford Lawn Tennis Club, or a nearby option).
2. Choose your court and preferred date on the relevant platform.
3. Select your session duration.
4. Add the other players to the booking where the platform requires this.
5. Pay online to confirm the booking.
6. Check whether racket hire is needed and, if so, whether it can be reserved in advance or is available on arrival.

Only booking platforms confirmed for these specific venues are listed above. Playtomic and MATCHi, widely used elsewhere in the UK, have not been confirmed as the primary booking method for any currently open Oxford city venue at the time of writing; Smash Padel Oxford’s own current page names NETTLA as its booking platform.

Padel Courts Near Oxford and Across Oxfordshire

If the two padel venues in Oxford are fully booked, there are several worthwhile alternatives elsewhere in Oxfordshire. The strongest nearby options are in Bicester and Witney, while a new covered padel facility is also planned for Abingdon.

These venues are not included in Oxford’s total of 2 venues and 6 courts, because they are outside Oxford city. However, they can be practical alternatives for players willing to drive around 20–35 minutes.

Smash Padel Bicester – Best Nearby for Weather Protection

Smash Padel Bicester is based at Bicester Hotel Golf and Spa in Chesterton and is one of the strongest alternatives for players looking for padel near Oxford.

The venue has 5 outdoor panoramic padel courts, with 3 of the courts protected by canopies. That makes Bicester particularly useful when Oxford’s fully outdoor courts are less appealing because of uncertain weather.

Booking is through the NETTLA app, and the venue also offers coaching, leagues, social sessions and racket hire. Membership is not required, so occasional players can book on a pay-and-play basis.

Address: Bicester Hotel Golf and Spa, Chesterton, Bicester, OX26 1TE

Approximate drive from central Oxford: around 15–18 miles or 30–35 minutes, depending on traffic and route.

Best for: Players wanting more weather protection, public booking and a larger choice of courts.

David Lloyd Bicester – Best for Existing David Lloyd Members

David Lloyd Bicester provides another three padel courts north of Oxford. The courts are outdoor and floodlit and form part of the wider David Lloyd health and racquets club.

Unlike Smash Padel Bicester, this is primarily a members-only option. It therefore makes the most sense for players who already hold an eligible David Lloyd membership or are considering joining for access to padel alongside the gym, swimming pools and other club facilities.

Court reservations and club activities are managed through the David Lloyd Clubs app. Because standalone public padel pricing is not consistently published, check the club directly for the latest membership access and booking conditions.

Address: Wendlebury Road, Bicester, OX25 2BX

Approximate drive from central Oxford: around 15–18 miles or 30–35 minutes, depending on traffic and route.

Best for: Existing David Lloyd members who want padel combined with premium health-club facilities.

Courtside at The Leys, Witney – Best West of Oxford

Courtside at The Leys is the main verified padel option west of Oxford and is particularly convenient for players based around Witney and West Oxfordshire.

The venue has 3 padel courts in total: 2 covered courts and 1 open-air court. The covered courts provide useful protection from rain while still retaining the feel of an outdoor facility.

Court prices start from approximately £24 per hour, although live rates should be checked before booking. Bookings are handled through the venue’s own booking system rather than NETTLA, Playtomic or MATCHi.

Coaching and social play may also be available, making Courtside a useful alternative for beginners and regular players who live west of Oxford.

Address: The Leys Recreation Ground, Witney, OX28 6BT

Approximate drive from central Oxford: around 11–12 miles or approximately 20–25 minutes in normal traffic.

Best for: Witney and West Oxfordshire players, covered play and anyone wanting an alternative to Oxford’s fully outdoor courts.

Planned Padel Courts in Abingdon

Players south of Oxford may soon have another option at Tilsley Park in Abingdon. Plans include 3 covered outdoor padel courts as part of the site’s sports development.

The facility is planned rather than currently open, so it should not yet be included when counting playable Oxfordshire padel courts.

Location: Tilsley Park, Northcourt Road, Abingdon, OX14 1PU

Approximate drive from central Oxford: around 10 miles or approximately 20–25 minutes.

Check the venue or local authority updates before travelling, as opening dates and final booking arrangements may change.

Other Oxfordshire Areas

At the time of this guide’s latest update, we could not verify a currently open public padel venue in Kidlington, Didcot or Banbury.

Players in these areas will generally need to travel to Oxford, Bicester, Witney or another nearby town to find a verified public court.

Further into Oxfordshire, additional padel courts operate around Thame, including a small club at Postcombe and a separate court referred to as Jet Padel. Public information about pricing and access is more limited, so players considering these venues should check current availability directly before travelling.

Driving distances and times are approximate from central Oxford and can vary depending on traffic and route. Check each venue for current opening status, court availability and booking information before travelling.

Which Oxford Padel Venue Should You Choose?

What to Bring to a Padel Court in Oxford

• A padel racket (hire is confirmed at Smash Padel Oxford, North Oxford Lawn Tennis Club, Smash Padel Bicester and David Lloyd Bicester; free bat borrowing is reported at Courtside at The Leys in Witney)
• Padel balls (available to buy at North Oxford Lawn Tennis Club’s clubhouse; check availability and cost at other venues before arriving)
• Non-marking court shoes suitable for artificial turf or hard court surfaces
• Comfortable, breathable sportswear
• Water, particularly for peak-time or summer sessions
• A light rain layer, since every currently open Oxford city court is outdoor rather than fully covered

Some product mentions may include affiliate links. Players building a full kit from scratch may find PadelGameplan’s best padel rackets UK and best padel shoes UK guides useful before a first session.

Padel in Oxford for Students

Given Oxford’s large student population, it is worth stating clearly what could and could not be verified. Neither the University of Oxford nor Oxford Brookes University currently operates dedicated, publicly confirmed padel courts on its own campus, based on the information published by each institution at the time of writing.

Both universities do have student-run or affiliated padel activity. Oxford University Padel Club exists as a student society, with an official presence on Instagram, though a confirmed dedicated venue partnership was not published at the time of research. Oxford Brookes Padel Club is an official Brookes Sport club, recruiting at the Sport & Active Wellness Fair during Freshers’ Week and offering taster sessions before students commit to a paid club membership, which includes a Brookes Sport Affiliation Fee; Brookes Sport also references bursary support for eligible students. Neither club’s public page confirms exactly where its sessions are played, so students should contact the relevant society directly for current venue and session details.

In the absence of confirmed on-campus courts, the nearest verified public alternative for students is Smash Padel Oxford, which publishes a specific discount for students as well as Blue Light Card holders, alongside its existing pay-and-play, no-membership model.

New and Planned Padel Courts in Oxford

Confirmed and under development

• Smash Padel Oxford has secured planning permission for three additional canopy-covered courts, due later in 2026 per the venue’s own 31 July 2026 announcement, which would add Oxford’s first covered courts inside the city itself once open.
• Tilsley Park, Abingdon, is developing three outdoor, covered padel courts, with an autumn 2026 target reported by the operator and local press; a “register your interest” sign-up had already closed at the time of writing, ahead of opening, but no live booking system had gone live yet.

Proposed / planning stage

• Radley College, near Abingdon in the Vale of White Horse district, has submitted a planning application for two padel courts as part of its own sports facilities. This proposal is private to the school and boarding community, with no indication of public access, and had not yet been approved by the local planning authority at the time of writing.

No official opening dates beyond “autumn 2026” for Tilsley Park, and “later in 2026” for Smash Padel Oxford’s expansion, have been published, so both should be treated as indicative rather than confirmed until each operator publishes a live booking page.

Final Verdict: Where Should You Play Padel in Oxford?

For most players new to the sport, Smash Padel Oxford is the best overall choice in the city, combining structured beginner coaching, pay-and-play access with no membership required, and student and Blue Light Card discounts. North Oxford Lawn Tennis Club offers the best value in Oxford for existing members, and remains a reasonable entry point for non-members too, though its exact current pricing and the status of its informal Tuesday sessions are both worth confirming directly before relying on this guide’s figures.

Neither city venue currently offers covered or indoor courts, so players prioritising weather protection may prefer Smash Padel Bicester, which has the largest confirmed court count in the wider area and canopy-covered courts, or Courtside at The Leys in Witney for a smaller, covered local option. Availability, pricing and court counts should always be checked directly before travelling, since Oxford’s padel scene is still expanding and several details, particularly North Oxford Lawn Tennis Club’s exact current pricing, vary between sources.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can you play padel in Oxford?

Padel Oxford currently means two confirmed, currently open venues inside the city: Smash Padel Oxford in North Hinksey Village and North Oxford Lawn Tennis Club on Banbury Road. Nearby, Bicester has two further venues and Witney has one.

How many padel courts are there in Oxford?

Oxford city currently has six confirmed outdoor padel courts across its two venues: three at Smash Padel Oxford and three at North Oxford Lawn Tennis Club.

How much does padel cost in Oxford?

Padel in Oxford currently costs from £12 per court per hour for members at North Oxford Lawn Tennis Club and from £24 per hour for non-members. Smash Padel Oxford typically costs around £24–£36 per court per hour. Prices vary by venue, time and membership status, so check the booking platform for the live rate before booking.

Are there indoor padel courts in Oxford?

No. Every currently open padel court in Oxford, and in the nearby Oxfordshire towns covered in this guide, is outdoor or covered rather than fully indoor. Smash Padel Oxford has planning permission for covered courts due later in 2026, and Courtside at The Leys in Witney already offers a mix of covered and open-air courts.

What is the cheapest padel court in Oxford?

North Oxford Lawn Tennis Club currently has the lowest published padel court rates in Oxford. Member prices start from £12 per court per hour off-peak, while non-members can book from £24 per hour. When four players share an off-peak booking, this works out at approximately £3 per member or £6 per non-member.

Can beginners play padel in Oxford?

Yes. Both Oxford venues welcome beginners without requiring membership. Smash Padel Oxford offers the more structured beginner pathway, including free introductory sessions and the six-week Padel Xpress programme. North Oxford Lawn Tennis Club offers Beginner/Improver coaching and public ClubSpark booking.

Are padel lessons available in Oxford?

Yes. Smash Padel Oxford has an LTA-accredited coaching team offering group, private and junior coaching. North Oxford Lawn Tennis Club runs two weekly coached sessions on Friday evenings (Beginner/Improver and Improver/Intermediate), priced at £12.50 per session via the LTA’s booking system. Exact prices for Smash Padel Oxford’s individual coaching formats are not consistently published and should be confirmed directly with the venue.

Can you hire a padel racket in Oxford?

Yes. Smash Padel Oxford offers racket hire from £3. Racket hire is also available at North Oxford Lawn Tennis Club, although current equipment charges should be checked directly with the club before playing.

How do you book a padel court in Oxford?

Smash Padel Oxford is booked through the NETTLA app, and North Oxford Lawn Tennis Club is booked through the LTA’s ClubSpark platform. Neither city venue currently uses Playtomic or MATCHi as its primary booking system, though third-party directories may index them.

Are there padel courts near Oxford?

Yes. Bicester has two verified venues, Smash Padel Bicester (5 courts, canopy-covered) and David Lloyd Bicester (3 courts, members only), roughly 25 minutes from central Oxford. Witney has one verified venue, Courtside at The Leys, roughly 20-25 minutes away. Abingdon has a covered facility planned at Tilsley Park, not yet open. Kidlington, Didcot and Banbury do not currently have a verified public padel venue.

Sources

This article draws on information published by the following venues, booking platforms, planning authorities and local publications:

• Smash Padel Oxford’s official venue page
• Smash Padel Oxford on iPadel
• Smash Padel Oxford’s announcement of additional covered courts
• North Oxford Lawn Tennis Club’s padel booking page
• North Oxford Lawn Tennis Club’s official padel launch announcement
• North Oxford Lawn Tennis Club’s Friday padel coaching class via the LTA
• North Oxford Lawn Tennis Club’s membership categories and fees
• Padel Underground’s Oxford padel guide
• Padel Underground’s Bicester padel guide
• Padel Underground’s Witney padel guide
• Oxfordshire Guardian on padel in Oxfordshire
• Playskan’s Oxford padel market report
• Cherwell District Council planning decision for Smash Padel Bicester’s courts
• David Lloyd Clubs’ Bicester padel page
• Abingdon Sports and Leisure’s padel page for Tilsley Park
• Independent School Management on the Radley College padel court planning application
• Oxford Brookes University’s Padel Club page
• Tennis Oxfordshire’s padel page

Readers should always confirm live pricing, opening hours, court numbers and booking availability directly with each venue before travelling to play, since this information changes over time and this guide reflects information available as of September 2026. North Oxford Lawn Tennis Club’s current padel pricing in particular could not be fully resolved between two differing published sources at the time of writing; players should treat the club’s live ClubSpark listing as the definitive current price.