Padel Derby 2026: 4 Best Padel Courts, Prices & Clubs
By the Padel Gameplan Editorial Team | Published: 30 Aug 2026 | Updated: 30 Aug 2026
Padel Derby players now have four main venues to choose from in 2026, including a large indoor club, a city-centre facility at Derbion, and two outdoor options. This guide compares the best padel courts in Derby by price, number of courts, indoor or outdoor setup, booking method, coaching and beginner suitability. It also explains the difference between We Are Padel Derby and Just Padel Derby, plus how S3 Padel Derby, Social Sports Society and Derbion are connected, since these naming changes can be confusing for anyone searching for padel in Derby.
All four venues covered here operate in or immediately around Derby city, two of them indoor and two outdoor, with published prices ranging from a single-figure per-player rate up to around £46 for a full court at peak times. Information below is drawn from each venue’s own website, its booking platform listing, and local reporting, and any discrepancies between sources are flagged rather than resolved by guesswork.
Quick Answer
Padel Derby currently means four bookable venues: Just Padel Derby (formerly We Are Padel Derby) at Pride Park, S3 Padel Derby at Derbion, Mickleover Padel Club, and Derbyshire Tennis Centre. Two are indoor or covered (Just Padel Derby and S3 Padel Derby), and two are outdoor (Mickleover Padel Club and Derbyshire Tennis Centre).
Prices start at approx. £4.50 per player when four share Derbyshire Tennis Centre's lowest published rate, and can reach around £15 per player at other venues depending on time and booking type, with all four bookable without a membership.
Padel Derby Courts at a Glance
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| Venue | Area | Courts | Indoor/Outdoor | Typical Price | Booking | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Just Padel Derby (formerly We Are Padel Derby) | Pride Park | 11 | Indoor | Approx. £42/hour (court) | Playtomic | Families, casual pay-and-play |
| S3 Padel Derby (Social Sports Society, Derbion) | Derby city centre | 10 | Covered/indoor | Approx. £20-46/hour (court), membership from £7.50/month | Playtomic | Beginners, social play, leagues |
| Mickleover Padel Club | Mickleover | 4 | Outdoor, floodlit | £12 off-peak / £15 peak per player | Playtomic | Local casual and social players |
| Derbyshire Tennis Centre | Derby (Ashe Place) | 1 | Outdoor | Approx. £18-26/hour (court) | LTA ClubSpark | Budget-conscious players |
Prices checked: August 2026. Prices can change, so confirm directly with the venue before booking.
1. Just Padel Derby
Derwent Parade, Pride Park, Derby DE24 8BW
Indoor | 11 Courts | Pay-and-Play
Derby’s largest confirmed padel venue by court count, with 11 fully indoor courts, long opening hours, equipment rental, coaching and social sessions. Its Pride Park location also offers free parking and useful family facilities.
Court Price
Approx. £42 per hour for a court.
Live Playtomic pricing should take precedence.
Booking
Playtomic
Coaching
Group coaching, improver sessions, social activities and tournaments are listed through Playtomic.
Membership
Not required.
Pay-and-play access.
Racket Hire
Equipment rental available on site.
Transport / Parking
Free and private parking listed by the venue.
Convenient for Pride Park and Derby Arena.
- 11 indoor courts
- Largest confirmed Derby court count
- Weatherproof year-round play
- Free parking
- Equipment rental
- Café, snack bar and changing rooms
- Lockers, WiFi and children’s play area
- Approx. £42/hour is above Derby’s cheapest options
- Some activity prices are easiest to see inside Playtomic
- Pride Park is outside the central shopping district
2. S3 Padel Derby – Derbion
Derbion, Crown Walk, Derby DE1 2PL
Covered / Indoor | 10 Courts | Pay-and-Play
A large city-centre padel hub run by Social Sports Society inside Derbion. S3 combines 10 covered courts with structured sessions for beginners through advanced players, memberships, leagues, tournaments and extensive social facilities.
Court Price
Approx. £20-£46 per hour.
Live Playtomic pricing varies by time and demand.
Booking
Playtomic
Coaching
Intro to Padel, beginner, intermediate and advanced socials, Women’s Sessions, Family Socials, technical sessions, levelling and 1:1 coaching.
Membership
Players Pass: £7.50/month
Unlimited Off-Peak: £20/month
All Access: £45/month
Racket Hire
Racket hire available.
ID may be required as a deposit.
Transport / Parking
Located inside Derbion in Derby city centre.
Derbion shopping centre parking nearby.
- 10 covered / indoor courts
- Central Derby location
- Excellent beginner pathway
- Optional memberships for regular players
- Leagues and tournaments
- Bar and social space
- Co-working facilities
- Changing rooms, showers and lockers
- Peak pricing can be considerably higher than off-peak
- Operator terminology describes the courts as covered
- City-centre parking is not the same as free on-site parking
3. Mickleover Padel Club
Don Amott Arena, Station Road, Mickleover, Derby DE3 9FB
Outdoor | 4 Courts | Floodlit
A four-court outdoor venue at the Don Amott Arena in west Derby. Mickleover Padel Club combines floodlit evening play with group sessions, social events and tournaments, making it a convenient option for local and social players.
Court Price
Approx. £12 off-peak per player.
Approx. £15 peak per player.
Based on a 90-minute session.
Booking
Playtomic
Coaching / Sessions
Group sessions for different playing levels, social events and tournaments.
Membership
No compulsory membership published.
Pay-and-play access.
Racket Hire
Racket rental is listed as available.
Confirm any current charge in Playtomic.
Transport / Parking
Based at the Don Amott Arena.
On-site parking available.
- Four outdoor courts
- Floodlit evening play
- Convenient for west Derby
- Group sessions available
- Regular social activity
- Tournaments
- Community-focused atmosphere
- Outdoor courts are weather dependent
- Only four courts compared with larger Derby venues
- Detailed formal coaching prices are not widely published
4. Derbyshire Tennis Centre
Ashe Place, Derby DE23 8BF
Outdoor | 1 Court | Pay-and-Play
A community-focused padel option at Derbyshire Tennis Centre. The single outdoor floodlit court provides the lowest published entry price in this Derby comparison, with coaching, beginner equipment and support for finding playing partners.
Court Price
Approx. £18-£26 per hour.
Approx. £4.50-£6.50 each when four players share the court.
Booking
LTA ClubSpark
The centre’s padel page links its Book Now button to ClubSpark.
Coaching
Padel coaching programmes are available, including beginner-friendly support.
Membership
Not required.
Members and non-members can play.
Racket / Equipment
Equipment is available to borrow for beginners.
Ball rental is also listed.
Transport / Parking
On-site parking available.
Community sports-centre setting on Ashe Place.
- Lowest published price in this Derby comparison
- Open to non-members
- Beginner equipment available
- Padel coaching available
- WhatsApp group for finding players
- On-site parking
- Community and not-for-profit environment
- Only one padel court
- Outdoor play is weather dependent
- Peak-time availability can be limited
We Are Padel Derby vs Just Padel Derby
We Are Padel Derby and Just Padel Derby refer to the same physical venue at Pride Park, Derwent Parade, Derby, not two separate clubs. The venue’s current Playtomic listing now displays it as “Just Padel – Derby”, and reporting on the venue describes it as having rebranded from We Are Padel to Just Padel, with the address, 11-court count and layout unchanged.
Some directories, social accounts and older articles still show the “We Are Padel Derby” name, which is why both terms continue to generate meaningful search volume, but this should be treated as historical branding for the same venue rather than a separate or closed club. It is still worth confirming the current name in the booking app before a first visit, since some third-party sites take time to update.
Is S3 Padel Derby the Same as Social Sports Society and Derbion Padel?
S3 Padel Derby, Social Sports Society Derby, and padel derbion or derbion padel all describe the same venue: the padel courts run by Social Sports Society inside Derbion shopping centre, in the former Eagle Market unit. Social Sports Society is the operating company and wider UK brand, “S3 Padel” is the padel-specific name for its court offering, and “derbion padel” simply reflects the shopping-centre location. This is not three separate venues, and every term above leads to the same Playtomic listing and the same set of 10 indoor courts. The venue opened in autumn 2025 as part of Derbion’s redevelopment of its former market space, reported at the time as Social Sports Society’s first Midlands location.
Cheapest Padel Courts in Derby
Cost per player below assumes four players sharing a court booking, except where a venue already prices per player. These are worked examples based on published rates, not fixed prices.
| Venue | Off-Peak | Peak | Approx. Cost Per Player | Membership Saving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire Tennis Centre | Approx. £18/hour | Approx. £26/hour | £18 ÷ 4 = £4.50 to £26 ÷ 4 = £6.50 | No membership scheme; already pay-and-play |
| S3 Padel Derby (Derbion) | Approx. £20/hour | Approx. £46/hour | £20 ÷ 4 = £5 to £46 ÷ 4 = £11.50 | Unlimited Off-Peak membership from £20/month can reduce per-session cost for frequent players |
| Just Padel Derby | Approx. £42/hour (single published rate) | Approx. £42/hour | £42 ÷ 4 = £10.50 | No published membership discount |
| Mickleover Padel Club | £12 per player (90-minute session) | £15 per player (90-minute session) | £12 to £15 (already per player) | No membership scheme published |
Derbyshire Tennis Centre currently publishes the lowest per-player cost in Derby, followed by S3 Padel Derby’s off-peak rate. These figures exclude any booking fees, racket hire, or ball costs that may apply on top of court time.
Mickleover Padel Club’s per-player, 90-minute pricing is not directly comparable to the hourly, per-court rates above without converting it. As a worked example only: four players at £12 each for 90 minutes comes to £48, and at £15 each to £60. Scaled to an hourly, per-court equivalent, that is approximately £32 to £40 per hour, which places Mickleover in a similar bracket to Just Padel Derby and S3 Padel Derby’s peak rate rather than at the budget end alongside Derbyshire Tennis Centre.
Indoor vs Outdoor Padel in Derby
Indoor and outdoor padel each suit different priorities in Derby’s climate, where autumn and winter bring frequent rain and shorter daylight hours.
Indoor
- Just Padel Derby
- S3 Padel Derby (Derbion) – Social Sports Society’s own site describes these as “covered padel courts”; since they sit inside the Derbion building, they function as an indoor, weatherproof facility rather than an open-air canopy court
Outdoor
- Mickleover Padel Club (floodlit)
- Derbyshire Tennis Centre
Indoor courts at Just Padel Derby and S3 Padel Derby remove weather as a factor almost entirely, which matters for regular winter bookings. Outdoor courts at Mickleover Padel Club and Derbyshire Tennis Centre are floodlit for evening play, but sessions can still be affected by wind, rain or cold, and outdoor surfaces can be slower to dry after rain. Indoor and covered venues in Derby also tend to sit at the higher end of the price range once converted to a like-for-like hourly rate, while Derbyshire Tennis Centre’s outdoor court currently publishes the cheapest available rate.
Best Padel Court in Derby for Beginners
Based on published facilities rather than personal testing, S3 Padel Derby at Derbion is the venue best suited to complete beginners in Derby. Its programme includes dedicated “Intro to Padel” sessions, skill-level assessments to match new players with a similar standard, and Women’s Sessions and Family Socials, giving first-time players more structured entry points than are currently published elsewhere in the city.
Just Padel Derby’s pay-and-play model, free parking and family play area also suit beginners, particularly families, though its adult coaching pathway is less clearly documented online. Derbyshire Tennis Centre offers the lowest financial barrier and equipment to borrow, useful for anyone unsure whether padel is for them, though its single court limits availability at busy times. Mickleover Padel Club’s group sessions are accessible to newer players too, but its coaching structure is less established given how recently it opened.
Padel Lessons in Derby
Players searching for padel lessons in Derby currently have the clearest range of structured options at S3 Padel Derby, with other venues offering coaching in more general terms and without full published pricing.
| Venue | Lesson Type | Approx. Price | Suitable For |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3 Padel Derby (Derbion) | Intro to Padel, group socials, Women’s Sessions, Family Socials, 1:1 coaching | Not consistently published; confirm via Playtomic | Beginners through to more experienced social players |
| Just Padel Derby | Coaching available | Not published | General coaching enquiries |
| Derbyshire Tennis Centre | Padel coaching programmes | Not published | Beginners, including equipment to borrow |
| Mickleover Padel Club | Group sessions and social events | Not published | Casual and social players |
Junior-specific coaching is not clearly published for any Derby venue at the time of writing, so parents looking for padel lessons for children should contact venues directly to ask about current junior provision.
How Much Does Padel Cost in Derby?
Overall cost for a padel session in Derby depends on the venue, the time of day, and whether racket hire or balls are charged separately. Court hire is the main cost at three of the four venues, while Mickleover Padel Club already prices per player.
Example cost for four players (S3 Padel Derby, off-peak) Court: £20 Racket hire: Not consistently published; confirm current hire cost with the venue Balls: Not consistently published; confirm current cost with the venue Total (court only): £20 Approximate cost per player (court only): £5
This example uses only the published court-hire figure, since racket and ball hire fees are not consistently published across Derby venues and can vary by session. Where hire fees are charged, they are typically a modest addition to the court cost rather than a significant one, but readers should check the current price shown in the venue’s booking app before assuming a total.
How to Book a Padel Court in Derby
| Venue | Booking Platform | Membership Required? | Pay & Play? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Just Padel Derby | Playtomic | No | Yes |
| S3 Padel Derby (Derbion) | Playtomic | No (optional membership tiers available) | Yes |
| Mickleover Padel Club | Playtomic | No | Yes |
| Derbyshire Tennis Centre | LTA ClubSpark | No | Yes |
Three of Derby’s four venues use the Playtomic app or website, which allows players to check live availability and pay online. Derbyshire Tennis Centre’s own website links its padel “Book Now” button directly to the LTA’s ClubSpark system, the same platform used for its tennis courts.
Best Derby Padel Venue by Player Type
| Player Type | Recommended Venue | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Complete beginner | S3 Padel Derby (Derbion) | Published intro sessions and skill-level assessments |
| Casual player | Just Padel Derby | Flexible pay-and-play, long opening hours, free parking |
| Regular player | S3 Padel Derby (Derbion) | Optional monthly membership tiers reduce cost for frequent bookings |
| Competitive player | S3 Padel Derby (Derbion) | Published leagues, tournaments and 1:1 coaching |
| Indoor-only player | Just Padel Derby | Largest number of indoor courts in the city |
| Budget-conscious player | Derbyshire Tennis Centre | Lowest published hourly price in Derby |
| Families/juniors | Just Padel Derby | On-site children’s play area and free parking |
Padel Near Derby
In Derby
- Just Padel Derby (Pride Park)
- S3 Padel Derby (Derbion)
- Mickleover Padel Club
- Derbyshire Tennis Centre
Near Derby
- Church Broughton Tennis Club, Church Broughton (approx. 9 miles / approx. 20 minutes’ drive from Derby city centre) – a single outdoor padel court at an established community tennis club, described locally as Derbyshire’s first padel tennis court, bookable on a pay-and-play basis via the club’s ClubSpark page.
- Club Padel at Branston Golf & Country Club, Burton upon Trent (approx. 12 miles / approx. 25 minutes’ drive) – three outdoor, floodlit courts at a golf and country club, with LTA-approved coaching, a pro shop and clubhouse facilities.
- Nottingham Padel Centre, Nottingham (approx. 16 miles / approx. 30-35 minutes’ drive) – four outdoor courts close to Nottingham city centre, published at approx. £20-28 per hour, booked via a separate app rather than Playtomic.
These options may suit readers in south or east Derbyshire, or those willing to travel slightly further for a specific facility or price point, but none is inside Derby itself, so they are listed separately from the four core Derby venues above.
Map of Padel Courts in Derby
- Just Padel Derby – Derwent Parade, Pride Park, Derby, DE24 8BW
- S3 Padel Derby (Social Sports Society) – Derbion, Crown Walk, Derby, DE1 2PL
- Mickleover Padel Club – Don Amott Arena, Station Road, Mickleover, Derby, DE3 9FB
- Derbyshire Tennis Centre – Ashe Place, Derby, DE23 8BF
What to Bring to a Derby Padel Court
- A padel racket (hire is confirmed at Just Padel Derby, S3 Padel Derby, and via borrowed equipment at Derbyshire Tennis Centre; Mickleover Padel Club listed hire as complimentary at the time of research)
- Padel balls (availability and any charge vary by venue; confirm when booking)
- Non-marking padel or court shoes suitable for artificial turf
- Comfortable sportswear appropriate for indoor or outdoor conditions
- Water, particularly for longer sessions or warmer indoor courts
- Booking confirmation, usually shown in the Playtomic app or ClubSpark account
Players without their own equipment yet may find PadelGameplan’s best padel rackets UK, best padel shoes UK and padel starter kit UK guides useful before a first session, and newcomers to the sport’s format can check PadelGameplan’s padel rules guide beforehand.
Which Derby Padel Club Should You Choose?
Choose Just Padel Derby if you want the widest court availability, free parking, and a family-friendly venue for casual, pay-and-play sessions.
Choose S3 Padel Derby (Derbion) if you prioritise structured beginner coaching, a central city-centre location, or a social hub with a bar and co-working space attached.
Choose Mickleover Padel Club if you are based in west Derby and prefer outdoor, floodlit padel with simple per-player pricing.
Choose Derbyshire Tennis Centre if price matters most and you are comfortable with a single-court, community-style venue.
Final Verdict: Where Should You Play Padel in Derby in 2026?
Padel Derby in 2026 offers a realistic spread of options for most budgets and playing styles across four confirmed venues, from a single community court to a 10-court city-centre hub. Just Padel Derby stands out as the best overall choice thanks to its court count, opening hours and family amenities, while its approx. £42 hourly rate sits towards the upper end of Derby’s published prices, alongside S3 Padel Derby’s peak-time rate.
S3 Padel Derby at Derbion is the strongest option for beginners and for players who want structured coaching and a social atmosphere. Derbyshire Tennis Centre remains the best value entry point for anyone counting the cost of a first few sessions, and for players outside the city, Church Broughton, Burton upon Trent and Nottingham offer realistic alternatives within a short drive. Wherever you choose to play padel in Derby in 2026, check the venue’s live booking platform before travelling, since prices, sessions and availability can change.
FAQs
Where can I play padel in Derby?
There are four confirmed padel venues in Derby: Just Padel Derby at Pride Park, S3 Padel Derby at Derbion in the city centre, Mickleover Padel Club at the Don Amott Arena, and a single court at Derbyshire Tennis Centre.
How much does padel cost in Derby?
Published rates range from approx. £18 per hour at Derbyshire Tennis Centre up to approx. £46 per hour at S3 Padel Derby during peak times, while Mickleover Padel Club prices per player at £12 to £15 for a 90-minute session. Costs should be confirmed on the relevant booking platform before playing.
Are there indoor padel courts in Derby?
Yes. Just Padel Derby is fully indoor, and S3 Padel Derby at Derbion is described by its operator as “covered”, functioning as an indoor, weatherproof facility inside the Derbion building. Mickleover Padel Club and Derbyshire Tennis Centre are outdoor venues.
Is Just Padel Derby the same as We Are Padel Derby?
Yes, based on current booking platform and directory evidence, both names refer to the same Pride Park venue. The club appears to have rebranded from We Are Padel Derby to Just Padel Derby, with the same address, court count and layout.
Where is S3 Padel Derby?
S3 Padel Derby is inside Derbion, Derby’s main shopping centre, in the former Eagle Market unit on Crown Walk. It is operated by Social Sports Society and is the same venue referred to as Social Sports Society Derby, padel derbion or derbion padel.
Can beginners play padel in Derby?
Yes. All four Derby venues accept pay-and-play bookings with no membership required, and S3 Padel Derby publishes the most structured beginner programme, including introductory sessions and skill-level assessments.
Where can I get padel lessons in Derby?
S3 Padel Derby at Derbion currently publishes the clearest coaching programme, including group, Women’s Sessions and 1:1 sessions. Just Padel Derby, Mickleover Padel Club and Derbyshire Tennis Centre also offer coaching, though detailed pricing is not consistently published for these three venues.
Can I hire a padel racket in Derby?
Racket hire is confirmed at Just Padel Derby and S3 Padel Derby, while Derbyshire Tennis Centre offers equipment to borrow for beginners. Mickleover Padel Club listed racket hire as complimentary at the time of research, but this is worth confirming when booking.
Do I need a membership to play padel in Derby?
No. All four Derby venues offer pay-and-play access without a required membership. S3 Padel Derby additionally offers optional monthly membership tiers for players who book regularly.
How do I book a padel court in Derby?
Just Padel Derby, S3 Padel Derby and Mickleover Padel Club are all booked through the Playtomic app or website. Derbyshire Tennis Centre’s own padel page links its “Book Now” button directly to the LTA’s ClubSpark system instead.
Sources
This article draws on information published by each venue’s own booking platform and official pages, alongside local and community reporting, including Just Padel Derby on Playtomic, Just Padel Derby via Visit Derby, S3 Padel Derby on Playtomic, Social Sports Society’s official Derby venue page, Derbion’s official announcement on S3 Padel courts at Derbion, Mickleover Padel Club on Playtomic, Derbyshire Tennis Centre official padel page, Derbyshire Tennis Centre’s court booking page, Derbyshire Tennis Centre padel via LTA ClubSpark, Church Broughton Tennis Club padel page via LTA ClubSpark, Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce on Burton upon Trent’s first padel court, and Nottingham Padel Centre listing via Playskan.
Readers should always confirm live pricing, opening hours 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 August 2026.
