Padel Newcastle 2026: 5 Best Courts, Prices & Booking

Best Padel Courts in and Near Newcastle 2026

The table below compares the five currently open venues verified for this guide, including one venue within Newcastle upon Tyne and useful nearby options in Gateshead and Northumberland. It can be scrolled horizontally on mobile devices.

Prices checked: September 2026, using each venue’s own published rates where available. Where a venue’s own pricing could not be verified, this is stated clearly rather than estimated, and current court pricing should be checked directly with the venue before booking.

Individual Venue Reviews

1. Project Padel Newcastle (Benton)

Unit 40, Number 33 Bellingham Drive, Benton, Newcastle upon Tyne NE12 9SZ

Indoor | 3 Courts | Pay-and-Play

Project Padel Newcastle is the original dedicated padel venue within Newcastle upon Tyne itself. The Benton club has three fully indoor courts, public pay-and-play booking through Playtomic, coaching, racket hire, a café/lounge area and free parking. It is one of the most practical options for beginners and city-based players who want weather-protected padel without joining a private club.

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Court Price

Off-Peak: approx. £30 per court, per hour

Peak: approx. £45 per court, per hour

Equivalent to approximately £7.50 to £11.25 per player when four players share the court. Check Playtomic for the latest rate before booking.

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Booking

Playtomic

Courts can normally be booked up to 14 days in advance through the Playtomic app.

No membership is required for ordinary court booking.

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Coaching & Social Play

Coach-led sessions for different ability levels are available through the Academy section in Playtomic.

The club also operates a coaching WhatsApp community to help players find suitable sessions and playing partners.

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Membership

Not required.

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

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Racket Hire & Balls

Racket hire: approx. £3 per racket

Padel balls are available to buy on-site.

Check current equipment prices before travelling because charges can change.

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Facilities & Parking

Café/lounge area, juice bar, changing rooms, lockers, shop, vending facilities, WiFi and disabled access.

Approximately 25 free parking spaces are available for players.

WHY PLAY HERE?

• 3 fully indoor courts
• Within Newcastle upon Tyne
• No membership required
• Published peak and off-peak prices
• Beginner coaching available
• Racket hire available
• Café and social space
• Free parking
• Playtomic booking

THINGS TO CONSIDER

• Only three courts
• Peak-time slots may fill quickly
• Coaching prices vary by session
• Check live Playtomic prices and hours before travelling

Best For: Newcastle-based beginners, locals and fully indoor pay-and-play 3 indoor courts – book through Playtomic and check live availability before travelling

2. Padel Up – Tyneside

Metro Riverside Park, Gateshead NE11 9DJ

Indoor | 3 Courts | Pay-and-Play

Padel Up – Tyneside is a three-court indoor padel club at Metro Riverside Park in Gateshead, close to the Metrocentre. It combines padel with a café-led social atmosphere, coaching, racket hire, changing facilities and free parking, making it particularly attractive to players who want social play within easy reach of Newcastle.

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Court Price

Live pricing: Check Playtomic

The venue does not currently publish a fixed hourly court rate on its main website.

Indicative third-party rates vary by booking time and duration, so use the live Playtomic price rather than relying on an estimated hourly figure.

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Booking

Playtomic

Select Padel Up – Tyneside, choose an available court and time slot, and complete payment through the app.

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Coaching & Social Play

Coaching is offered for different levels alongside organised social padel.

The venue places a strong emphasis on community, relaxed social play and its café atmosphere.

Check Playtomic for the current coaching and social-session schedule.

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Membership

Not required.

Public court booking is available through Playtomic.

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Racket Hire & Balls

Racket hire is available for players without their own equipment.

Rackets and balls are also available to purchase.

Check current equipment charges when booking.

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Facilities & Parking

Three indoor courts, changing facilities, lockers, WiFi and café/social facilities.

Free on-site parking is confirmed.

WHY PLAY HERE?

• 3 fully indoor courts
• Close to the Metrocentre
• No membership required
• Strong café and social atmosphere
• Coaching available
• Racket hire available
• Free on-site parking
• Playtomic booking
• Easy access from Newcastle

THINGS TO CONSIDER

• Only three courts
• Located in Gateshead rather than Newcastle itself
• No fixed hourly rate published directly
• Check Playtomic for current pricing

Best For: Social padel, coaching, Metrocentre visitors and Gateshead players 3 indoor courts – book through Playtomic and check the live rate before travelling

3. Pikup Padel Gateshead

17B Follingsby Lane, Follingsby Park, Gateshead NE10 8YA

Indoor | 11 Courts | Pay-and-Play

Pikup Padel Gateshead is the largest confirmed padel venue serving the wider Newcastle and Tyneside area, with nine doubles courts and two singles courts. The large court inventory, coaching programme, players’ lounge, pro shop, showers, parking and EV charging make it particularly useful for groups and regular players who want the widest choice of court times.

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Court Price

Live pricing: Check Playtomic

The venue does not currently publish one fixed hourly rate on its main website.

Indicative rates vary depending on the time of day and booking duration. Check the live Playtomic rate before booking.

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Booking

Playtomic

Court bookings are handled through Playtomic, including open matches where players can join other players.

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Coaching & Social Play

Private coaching is available for one to four players.

Group lessons are offered for beginners and improvers, alongside dedicated over-50s sessions.

Check the venue and Playtomic for current lesson availability.

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Membership

Not required.

Public pay-and-play court booking is available.

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Rackets & Balls

The pro shop stocks rackets, balls, bags and other padel equipment.

Rackets and balls are supplied for organised group lessons.

General pay-and-play racket hire is not clearly confirmed, so check before travelling.

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Facilities & Parking

Nine doubles courts, two singles courts, players’ lounge, TVs, changing facilities, showers and pro shop.

Ample on-site parking and EV charging are available.

WHY PLAY HERE?

• 11 fully indoor courts
• Largest court count in this guide
• 9 doubles courts
• 2 singles courts
• Strong court availability
• Private and group coaching
• Over-50s sessions
• Players’ lounge and pro shop
• Parking and EV charging
• Playtomic booking

THINGS TO CONSIDER

• Located at Follingsby Park rather than central Newcastle
• No fixed hourly price published on the main website
• Live rates vary by booking time and duration
• General racket hire is not clearly confirmed

Best For: Maximum court choice, groups, coaching and regular Tyneside players 11 indoor courts – 9 doubles and 2 singles – book through Playtomic

4. Vallum Padel

Vallum Farm, Military Road, East Wallhouses, Northumberland NE18 0LL

Indoor | 2 Courts | Pay-and-Play

Vallum Padel has two fully indoor courts at Vallum Farm on the Military Road, around 15 miles west of Newcastle. Its simple per-player pricing, beginner intro sessions, group coaching, long opening hours and relaxed countryside setting make it a strong option for newer players and anyone based west of Newcastle.

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Court Price

Off-Peak: £7 per player, per hour

Peak: £9.50 per player, per hour

Equivalent to approximately £28 off-peak or £38 peak when four players share a court.

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Booking

Padel Mates

Bookings are handled through the Padel Mates app.

A door-entry code is sent after a booking is confirmed.

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Coaching & Social Play

Group coaching is available for different ability levels.

The venue also offers intro-to-padel sessions, tournaments, leagues and social mix-ins.

This makes Vallum one of the clearest beginner-focused options covered in this guide.

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Membership

Not required.

Players can book on a public pay-and-play basis.

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Racket Hire & Balls

Rackets and balls are available through the on-site vending facilities.

Useful for beginners travelling without their own equipment.

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Facilities & Parking

Two indoor courts, changing room, shower and equipment vending facilities.

Parking is available in Vallum Farm’s main car park.

Published opening hours are approximately 5am to 11pm.

WHY PLAY HERE?

• 2 fully indoor courts
• Transparent per-player pricing
• From £7 per player off-peak
• No membership required
• Beginner intro sessions
• Group coaching available
• Social mix-ins and tournaments
• Racket and ball availability
• Changing room and shower
• Relaxed countryside setting

THINGS TO CONSIDER

• Approximately 15 miles west of Newcastle
• Only two courts
• Uses Padel Mates rather than Playtomic
• Access can be via door code rather than staffed reception

Best For: Beginners, transparent pricing and countryside padel 2 indoor courts – £7 to £9.50 per player – book through Padel Mates

5. Hexham Tennis Club – Community Padel Court

Priors Flat, Hexham, Northumberland NE46 3EW

Outdoor | 1 Court | Pay-and-Play

Hexham Tennis Club’s Community Padel Court is the lowest-cost verified option in this Newcastle-area guide. The single outdoor court can be booked without joining the tennis club, while members receive a 25% discount. Racket hire, beginner coaching and organised padel events are also available.

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Court Price

Off-Peak: £16 per court, per hour

Peak: £20 per court, per hour

Equivalent to approximately £4 to £5 per player when four people share. Club members receive a 25% discount.

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Booking

Playtomic

Court booking and payment are managed through Playtomic.

The off-peak rate normally applies on weekdays from approximately 9am to 4pm.

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Coaching & Social Play

The club offers beginner coaching as well as more advanced padel sessions through its coach.

Organised competitions and community padel events are also held.

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Membership

Not required.

Public booking is available without joining the tennis club.

Members receive a 25% discount on court hire.

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Racket Hire & Balls

Racket hire: approx. £3 per person

Equipment can be accessed through a court-side lockbox.

Check current equipment arrangements when booking.

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Facilities & Weather

One fully outdoor community padel court with no permanent roof.

Play is weather-dependent.

If weather prevents a booked session from going ahead, the club allows players to request a booking credit.

WHY PLAY HERE?

• Lowest verified court price in this guide
• From approximately £4 per player
• No membership required
• 25% discount for members
• Racket hire available
• Beginner coaching available
• Community-club atmosphere
• Playtomic booking

THINGS TO CONSIDER

• Only one padel court
• Fully outdoor
• Weather-dependent
• Approximately 21 to 22 miles from Newcastle city centre

Best For: Lowest-cost padel, beginners and players around Hexham and Tynedale 1 outdoor court – £16 to £20 per hour – book through Playtomic

Padel Newcastle Courts Compared

The table below compares all five verified venues in more detail, including a per-player estimate calculated only where a court price has been directly verified. On mobile devices, this table can be scrolled horizontally.

*Approximate cost per player based on four players sharing the court, calculated only where the underlying court price has been verified directly with the venue.

Indoor Padel Newcastle

For this guide, indoor means fully inside an enclosed building, covered means protected by a roof or canopy without being fully enclosed, and outdoor means open-air with no permanent roof. Among the five currently open venues serving Newcastle, four are fully indoor and one is fully outdoor; no covered-canopy court is currently confirmed as open in the area.

For readers specifically searching indoor padel Newcastle or indoor padel courts Newcastle, Project Padel Newcastle in Benton is currently the only fully indoor venue located within Newcastle’s own city boundary, while Padel Up – Tyneside, Pikup Padel Gateshead and Vallum Padel add three further indoor options within a short drive, in Gateshead and Northumberland respectively. There is currently no verified outdoor padel Newcastle option inside the city boundary itself; Hexham Tennis Club’s outdoor court, the only outdoor option in this guide, sits further out in Northumberland.

Newcastle’s climate brings frequent rainfall and cool temperatures across autumn, winter and spring, along with shorter daylight hours in winter months. This makes indoor venues a more predictable choice for regular winter bookings, since play is not affected by rain, wind or low light. Hexham Tennis Club’s outdoor court remains bookable year-round, but sessions can be affected by weather, and the club offers a credit if conditions prevent a booked session going ahead. Two further indoor developments, Pure Padel Gosforth and Project Padel Silverlink in North Tyneside, are under construction and will add significantly more indoor court capacity once open (see the Coming Soon section below).

Padel Newcastle Prices

Anyone comparing padel court prices in Newcastle and the surrounding area will find a fairly wide spread, from a single-figure per-player rate at a community club to a premium indoor rate at peak times.

Typical padel court prices in Newcastle and the surrounding area currently range from approx. £16 per hour for a single outdoor community court up to approx. £45 per hour for a full indoor court at a purpose-built club during peak times. Where a venue prices per court rather than per player, this guide calculates an approximate cost per player based on four players sharing a single court booking, and only where the underlying court price has been verified directly with the venue; this figure excludes any separate racket hire, ball costs or booking fees. No venue covered in this guide currently requires a membership to book, though Hexham Tennis Club offers members a 25% discount on court hire, and several venues offer optional add-ons such as coaching packages rather than a required membership fee.

Cheapest Padel Near Newcastle

Among the venues included in this Newcastle-area guide, Hexham Tennis Club’s Community Padel Court has the lowest verified published court rate, at £16 per hour off-peak and £20 per hour at peak times (approx. £4-£5 per player when four share, as calculated in the venue review above). This is a genuine pay-and-play court rate, not a members-only headline price, and members receive a further 25% discount on top. It is worth noting that this is a single outdoor court without a roof, in Northumberland rather than Newcastle itself, so the low cost comes with more limited availability and exposure to weather compared with the indoor venues covered elsewhere in this guide.

Among fully indoor venues, Vallum Padel currently publishes the lowest transparent rate, at £7 per player off-peak, priced directly per player rather than per court. Padel Up Tyneside and Pikup Padel Gateshead may also offer competitive rates, but since neither publishes a confirmed hourly price directly, they cannot currently be compared on a like-for-like basis with the venues above.

Project Padel Newcastle

Project Padel Newcastle currently refers primarily to the open Benton club, although Project Padel is also developing additional sites around Newcastle and North Tyneside. The original and currently open venue is in Benton, in the north-east of Newcastle, which is why the terms project padel newcastle and project padel benton both point to the same three-court indoor venue at Unit 40, Number 33 Bellingham Drive, NE12 9SZ. This was Newcastle’s first dedicated padel club, opening in March 2024, and it remains open and bookable via Playtomic at the time of writing.

Project Padel has since expanded with two further sites still in development rather than open. Newcastle City Council granted temporary planning permission, valid until May 2028, for a second Project Padel venue on vacant land in the Stephenson Quarter, close to Central Station, between the Pattern Shop offices and North East Futures University Technical College. This second site will have three outdoor courts across two levels, with floodlighting, reception, changing rooms and toilets, but no opening date has been confirmed at the time of writing.

Separately, Project Padel has also signed for a much larger site at Unit C, Merlin Way, in the Silverlink area of North Shields, North Tyneside, reported in spring 2026 as an 11-court padel facility (8 doubles and 3 singles) plus 2 pickleball courts, a gym, spa and reformer studio, inside a 53,000 sq ft converted warehouse. This was reported as expected to open in summer 2026, but its opening had not been independently confirmed at the time of writing, so readers should check Project Padel’s own channels before assuming it is open.

In short: anyone searching project padel newcastle today can book a court now at the original Benton site, while the city-centre and Silverlink locations remain under development and should be treated as coming soon rather than currently bookable. For now, it also has the longest operating history of the dedicated Newcastle venues covered in this guide.

Padel in Gosforth

Gosforth, a suburb to the north of Newcastle city centre, is the site of Pure Padel’s flagship North East venue, which is why the terms pure padel newcastle and pure padel gosforth both refer to the same development. This explains a common point of confusion for search: the venue is genuinely in Gosforth, within Newcastle upon Tyne’s boundary, rather than being a separate “Newcastle” location.

Pure Padel Gosforth is being built at Salter’s Lane, Gosforth Business Park, NE12 8EG, inside a 40,000 sq ft converted warehouse. Construction began in February 2026, and the venue’s own website currently advertises an opening in Winter 2026; earlier trade press reporting from February 2026 referred to a December 2026 opening specifically, so a precise month has not been consistently confirmed and should be checked closer to the time. It is planned as Pure Padel’s first “Centre of Excellence”, with a hospitality-led clubhouse with a café and licensed bar, a sports lounge, premium changing facilities, and space for corporate and business events.

The operator’s own page headlines the venue as having 10 indoor courts including a tournament-grade show court, though an FAQ further down the same page currently states 7 fully indoor courts; this is a genuine inconsistency on the operator’s own site rather than a typo this guide can safely resolve, so the final confirmed court count should be checked directly with Pure Padel closer to opening. The operator has stated it will run on a pay-to-play basis via the Playtomic app, with no membership fees required, and that LTA-qualified coaches will be based on-site to support players of all levels once it opens.

As of September 2026, Pure Padel Gosforth is not yet open, and no pricing has been published. Readers searching padel gosforth or gosforth padel should treat this as a confirmed, under-construction development rather than a currently bookable venue, and check the operator’s own channels for the confirmed opening date and final court count closer to launch.

Padel Gateshead and Tyneside

For readers specifically focused on padel Tyneside and padel Gateshead options, Gateshead, across the River Tyne from Newcastle city centre, currently has two confirmed, open padel venues: Padel Up – Tyneside at Metro Riverside Park, and the much larger Pikup Padel Gateshead at Follingsby Park, which opened in mid-to-late July 2026 as the North East’s largest standalone padel facility with 11 courts. Both are covered in full in the venue reviews above.

A third Gateshead padel development, proposed for the rooftop car park of the Blue Mall at the Metrocentre by operator Powerleague, was submitted for planning permission in 2023 for four canopied courts alongside eight five-a-side football pitches. No confirmed update on this proposal’s progress was found at the time of writing, so its current status is unclear, and it should not be assumed to be moving forward or opening soon.

For players searching padel up tyneside, padel up gateshead or pikup padel gateshead, both currently open venues sit within a few miles of Newcastle city centre, on the Gateshead side of the Tyne, making them realistic options for Newcastle-based players as well as those based locally in Gateshead and wider Tyneside.

Padel Up Tyneside

Padel Up Tyneside is one of the most searched padel terms in this guide, and it refers specifically to the Padel Up group’s Gateshead club, distinct from Padel Up’s other UK locations and from Pikup Padel Gateshead, a separate operator at a different Gateshead site.

Location: Unit 1B, Metro Riverside Park, Gateshead, NE11 9DJ, close to the Metrocentre and a short drive across the Tyne from Newcastle city centre Courts: 3, indoor Booking: Playtomic Membership: Not required Price: Not published directly by the venue; check the live Playtomic rate before booking Best for: Social padel and coaching close to the Metrocentre

Full facility and pricing detail for this venue, including opening hours, racket hire and the wider Padel Up group, is covered in the individual venue review earlier in this guide.

Padel Lessons and Coaching in Newcastle

Padel coaching Newcastle and padel lessons Newcastle players ask about most often break down into a handful of categories, and coaching is available at all five currently open venues verified for this guide, though the level of published detail varies.

• Beginner lessons: Confirmed at Project Padel Newcastle (Benton), via Playtomic’s Academy tab, and at Vallum Padel, via its group coaching for all abilities and intro-to-padel sessions. Hexham Tennis Club also confirms beginner basics through its named club coach.
• Private coaching: Confirmed at Pikup Padel Gateshead, for one to four players at all levels.
• Group coaching: Confirmed at Project Padel Newcastle, Pikup Padel Gateshead, and Vallum Padel.
• Social sessions: Confirmed at Padel Up – Tyneside, built around its on-site café, and at Vallum Padel’s social mix-in sessions.
• Junior coaching: Not clearly published at any venue covered in this guide at the time of writing; parents should contact venues directly to check current provision.
• Women’s sessions: Confirmed at Hexham Tennis Club, via the Hexham Ladies Padel Tournament running September to December 2026.
• Leagues/tournaments: Confirmed at Vallum Padel (tournaments and leagues) and Hexham Tennis Club (Hexham Ladies Padel Tournament, plus general tournament entry at £15 per person).
• Over-50s sessions: Confirmed at Pikup Padel Gateshead.

Exact coaching prices are not consistently published across the venues covered here, so current lesson costs are best checked through each venue’s booking platform, via Playtomic or, for Vallum Padel, its Padel Mates listing, before booking a session. Hexham Tennis Club separately lists general club tournament entry at £15 per person, which is a competition fee rather than a coaching rate.

Best Padel Courts in Newcastle for Beginners

Based on verified facilities rather than personal testing, the strongest beginner options in the Newcastle area are Project Padel Newcastle (Benton) and Vallum Padel. Project Padel Newcastle offers a straightforward pay-and-play model within Newcastle itself, confirmed racket hire, and coach-led group sessions via Playtomic’s Academy tab, making it a practical first stop for anyone based in the city. Vallum Padel, though further from the city centre, publishes clear per-player pricing, dedicated intro-to-padel sessions, and confirmed beginner-level group coaching in a countryside setting.

Hexham Tennis Club’s outdoor court offers the lowest financial barrier to trying padel for the first time, along with beginner coaching from a named coach, though its single court and exposure to weather make it less predictable for a first booking than the fully indoor options. Padel Up – Tyneside’s social, café-led atmosphere also suits beginners who want a relaxed introduction alongside more experienced players, though its coaching timetable is less clearly published than at Project Padel Newcastle. Pikup Padel Gateshead’s dedicated group lessons for beginners and improvers make it a strong option for anyone who wants the widest choice of court times while learning.

How to Book Padel in Newcastle

Padel court booking Newcastle and padel court hire Newcastle both work in a similar way across venues, and checking live availability directly through these apps is usually the fastest way for anyone asking where to play padel Newcastle to confirm a court on a given day. Most Newcastle-area padel venues use the Playtomic app or website for booking, allowing players to check live availability and pay online. One confirmed venue, Vallum Padel, uses the separate Padel Mates app instead.

No venue confirmed for this guide uses MATCHi, LTA ClubSpark, or Padel Mates’ rival platforms other than Vallum Padel’s own use of Padel Mates. Pure Padel Gosforth has stated it will also use Playtomic once it opens. For anyone new to booking padel, the general process is the same across most venues: download the relevant app, search for the venue by name, choose an available time slot, and pay online in advance; Vallum Padel additionally sends a door-entry code once a booking is confirmed.

What to Bring to a Newcastle Padel Court

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• A padel racket (hire is confirmed at Project Padel Newcastle, Padel Up – Tyneside, Vallum Padel and Hexham Tennis Club; not clearly confirmed for pay-and-play sessions at Pikup Padel Gateshead)
• Padel balls (availability is confirmed for purchase or hire at most venues covered in this guide, though this is not separately confirmed for pay-and-play sessions at Pikup Padel Gateshead, so check directly when booking)
• Non-marking court shoes suitable for artificial turf surfaces
• Comfortable, breathable sportswear suited to indoor or outdoor conditions
• Water, particularly for indoor venues where courts can warm up during peak hours
• A weather layer for outdoor sessions at Hexham Tennis Club, given Newcastle and Northumberland’s typically cool, changeable climate

Players without their own equipment should check racket hire and ball availability directly with the venue before arriving, since this varies between venues. For readers building a full kit from scratch, PadelGameplan’s Padel Starter Kit UK 2026 guide covers equipment selection in more detail, alongside dedicated guides to best padel rackets UK, best padel shoes UK , and best padel balls UK. Newcomers to the sport’s format may also find it useful to check PadelGameplan’s rules of padel tennis UK and padel for beginners guides before a first session.

Padel Courts Near Newcastle

For readers based in Newcastle upon Tyne itself, four of the five venues covered in this guide count as “near Newcastle” rather than inside the city: Padel Up Tyneside and Pikup Padel Gateshead, both a short drive across the Tyne in Gateshead, and two padel Northumberland options, Vallum Padel and Hexham Tennis Club’s Community Padel Court, both further out to the west. Full details for each, including exact location, price and facilities, are set out in the venue reviews earlier in this guide, and are not repeated here.

Which Newcastle Padel Venue Should You Choose?

These categories are based on the verified facts set out earlier in this guide – court counts, published prices and confirmed facilities – rather than a personal or first-hand ranking of the venues.

New Padel Courts Coming to Newcastle in 2026 and Beyond

Several significant padel developments are underway in and around Newcastle, none of which is currently open or bookable. Readers should treat all of the below as confirmed developments in progress rather than available venues, and check for updated announcements before assuming an opening date.

Confirmed development, under construction:

• Pure Padel Gosforth (Salter’s Lane, Gosforth Business Park, NE12 8EG) – Construction began February 2026; the operator’s own site headlines 10 indoor courts but its FAQ states 7, a discrepancy not yet resolved; advertised as opening Winter 2026 (earlier press reporting referred to December 2026 specifically).

Confirmed development, planning approved, opening date not yet set:

• Project Padel Newcastle city centre (Stephenson Quarter, near Central Station) – Temporary planning permission granted by Newcastle City Council, valid until May 2028; 3 outdoor, floodlit courts across two levels; opening date not yet confirmed.

Confirmed development, reported timeline not independently verified as met:

• Project Padel Silverlink (Unit C, Merlin Way, North Shields, North Tyneside) – 53,000 sq ft converted warehouse; 8 doubles and 3 singles padel courts (11 total) plus 2 pickleball courts, gym, spa and reformer studio; reported in April 2026 as expected to open summer 2026, but opening had not been independently confirmed at the time of writing.

Planned, limited information available:

• The Padel House (West Newcastle, near Ponteland and Kingston Park) – 2 indoor courts; described as “launching in 2026” with a founding membership scheme capped at 100 members; exact address, opening date, pricing and booking platform have not been confirmed and should be checked directly with the operator.

Proposal, current status unconfirmed:

• Powerleague Metrocentre (Blue Mall car park rooftop, Gateshead) – Planning permission was submitted in 2023 for 4 canopied padel courts alongside 8 five-a-side football pitches; no confirmed update on this proposal’s progress was found at the time of writing, so it should not be assumed to be moving forward.

Frequently Asked Questions About Padel Newcastle

Where can you play padel in Newcastle?

As of September 2026, five verified venues are open and bookable in the wider Newcastle area: Project Padel Newcastle in Benton, Padel Up – Tyneside and Pikup Padel Gateshead in Gateshead, and Vallum Padel and Hexham Tennis Club’s Community Padel Court in Northumberland.

How much does padel cost in Newcastle?

Published rates range from £16 per hour off-peak at Hexham Tennis Club’s single outdoor court up to approx. £45 per hour at Project Padel Newcastle during peak times. Padel Up – Tyneside and Pikup Padel Gateshead do not publish confirmed hourly rates directly, so live pricing should be checked via Playtomic before booking.

Are there indoor padel courts in Newcastle?

Yes. Project Padel Newcastle in Benton is currently the confirmed fully indoor venue within Newcastle upon Tyne itself. Nearby indoor options include Padel Up Tyneside and Pikup Padel Gateshead, both in Gateshead, and Vallum Padel in Northumberland. Hexham Tennis Club’s court, also in Northumberland, is outdoor with no roof.

What is the best padel club in Newcastle?

No single venue is universally best. Pikup Padel Gateshead offers the widest choice of courts and coaching, Project Padel Newcastle is the only fully indoor venue within Newcastle’s own boundary, and Vallum Padel and Hexham Tennis Club suit beginners and budget-conscious players respectively.

Where is Project Padel Newcastle?

The original, currently open Project Padel venue is in Benton, at Unit 40, Number 33 Bellingham Drive, NE12 9SZ. A second Project Padel site is planned for Newcastle city centre near Central Station, and a third, much larger site is planned for Silverlink in North Shields; neither of these two is confirmed as open yet.

Can beginners play padel in Newcastle?

Yes. Project Padel Newcastle and Vallum Padel both offer structured beginner coaching and pay-and-play access with no membership required, and Hexham Tennis Club offers low-cost beginner sessions with a named coach.

Can you hire a padel racket in Newcastle?

Racket hire is confirmed at Project Padel Newcastle in Benton, within Newcastle itself, and at three nearby venues: Padel Up Tyneside in Gateshead, and Vallum Padel and Hexham Tennis Club in Northumberland. It is not clearly confirmed for general pay-and-play sessions at Pikup Padel Gateshead, so players should check directly when booking.

How do you book a padel court in Newcastle?

Most venues, including Project Padel Newcastle, Padel Up – Tyneside, Pikup Padel Gateshead and Hexham Tennis Club, use the Playtomic app or website. Vallum Padel uses the separate Padel Mates app instead.

Are there padel courts in Gateshead?

Yes. Padel Up – Tyneside at Metro Riverside Park and Pikup Padel Gateshead at Follingsby Park are both confirmed, open venues in Gateshead, with Pikup Padel Gateshead offering 11 courts, the largest count of any venue in this guide.

Are more padel courts opening in Newcastle in 2026?

Yes. Pure Padel Gosforth is under construction and advertised as opening in Winter 2026, with a court count of either 7 or 10 depending on which part of the operator’s own site is checked, a Project Padel venue in Newcastle city centre has planning permission but no confirmed opening date, a large Project Padel site at Silverlink in North Tyneside was reported as expected in summer 2026 but not independently confirmed as open, and The Padel House is described as launching in 2026 with limited published detail.

Final Verdict

Padel Newcastle in 2026 means five verified, bookable venues spanning Newcastle itself, Gateshead and Northumberland, with 20 courts between them. Project Padel Newcastle in Benton remains the natural first stop for anyone who wants a fully indoor club inside Newcastle’s own city boundary, while Pikup Padel Gateshead offers by far the widest choice of courts and coaching formats a short drive away.

Hexham Tennis Club’s Community Padel Court is the clear choice on price, from £16 per hour, Vallum Padel is the strongest beginner-friendly option, and Padel Up Tyneside remains a convenient, established, socially-focused venue close to the Metrocentre.

With Pure Padel Gosforth, a second Project Padel venue in the city centre, and a major new site at Silverlink all in development, Newcastle’s padel scene is set to expand significantly through late 2026 and beyond. It is worth checking each operator’s own channels for updates, confirmed court counts and opening dates before planning a visit.

Sources

This article draws on information published by the following venues, booking platforms and news sources.

Project Padel Newcastle (Benton, Stephenson Quarter and Silverlink)

• Project Padel – official site
• Project Padel FAQs
• Project Padel Newcastle on Playtomic
• Yahoo News UK on the Project Padel Stephenson Quarter planning approval
• Place North East on Newcastle’s city-centre padel courts
• Place North East on Design North’s appointment at Silverlink
• Insider Media on the Silverlink padel complex
• Northumberland Gazette on the Silverlink padel centre
• Bdaily on Design North’s Silverlink appointment

Pure Padel Gosforth

• Pure Padel Clubs – official Gosforth venue page
• citybiz on Pure Padel’s Gosforth planning approval
• Bdaily on Pure Padel Gosforth’s construction start

Padel Up – Tyneside

• Padel Up – official site
• Padel Up – Tyneside on Playtomic
• RacketRise on Padel Up – Tyneside

Pikup Padel Gateshead

• Pikup Padel – official site
• Insider Media on Pikup Padel’s Follingsby Park opening
• Follingsby Park on Pikup Padel’s summer 2026 launch
• Padel Underground on padel in Gateshead

Vallum Padel

• Vallum Farm – official padel page
• High Life North on Vallum Padel

Hexham Tennis Club – Community Padel Court

• Hexham Tennis Club – Community Padel Court page
• Hexham Tennis Club on LTA ClubSpark

Other developments and cross-checks

• The Padel Paper on the proposed Powerleague Metrocentre padel courts
• The Padel House – official site
• Playskan’s Newcastle-upon-Tyne padel directory (used as a secondary cross-check for pricing ranges only, where a venue’s own site did not publish a rate)

Prices and venue details were checked against official venue and booking sources in 2026. 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 September 2026.