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Tennis Thursdays Summer 2026

Welcome to the Tennis Thursdays programme for Summer 2026!

All activities are free of charge but must be booked in advance. Age ranges vary depending on the activity so please check to make sure you are booking something suitable for your child. We cannot accept bookings outside of the given age ranges.

All sessions are led by qualified coaches with all equipment provided.

Tots and parents tennis - ages 3 to 5 (each child must be accompanied by an adult on a 1-2-1 basis)

A fun, play-based introduction to the sport packed full of games to help your little one learn.

ActivityAge rangeDate and timeLocationBook
Tots and parents tennis at Saltwell Park3 to 5Thursday 23 July
9:30 - 10:15
Saltwell Park, NE9 5AX
 
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Tots and parents tennis at Saltwell Park3 to 5Thursday 30 July
9:30 - 10:15
Saltwell Park, NE9 5AXEmail [email protected]
Tots and parents tennis at Saltwell Park3 to 5Thursday 6 August
9:30 - 10:15
Saltwell Park, NE9 5AXEmail [email protected]

 

Family tennis - all ages 5 plus (children must be accompanied by at least one adult)

An ideal introduction to the sport or a chance to develop skills whilst getting the whole family active together.

ActivityAge rangeDate and timeLocationBook
Family tennisOver 5Thursday 23 July
10:30 - 12 noon
Saltwell Park, NE9 5AX
 
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Family tennisOver 5Thursday 30 July
1 to 2:30pm
Derwent Park, NE39 1LGEmail [email protected]
Family tennisOver 5Thursday 6 August
10:30 to 12 noon
Saltwell Park, NE9 5AXEmail [email protected]


Junior tennis - ages 6 to 11

Led by qualified coaches, sessions are designed to build strong foundations in movement, coordination, and racket skills through engaging games and activities.

ActivityAge rangeDate and timeLocationBook
Junior tennis at Derwent Park6 to 11Thursday 23 July
1 to 2:30pm
Derwent Park, NE39 1LGBook now
Junior tennis at Saltwell Park6 to 11Thursday 30 July
9.30 to  10:15am
Saltwell Park, NE9 5AXBook now
Junior tennis at Derwent Park6 to 11Thursday 6 August
1 to 2.30pm
Derwent Park, NE39 1LGBook now
Junior tennis at Saltwell Park6 to 11Thursday 27 August
9.30 to  10:15am
Saltwell Park, NE9 5AXBook now

 

Tennis and bowling combo session - ages 6 to 11

Try something a little different this summer with this 2 in 1 sport session! First up is tennis where children will get the chance to play on our new courts at Marley Hill in a session packed full of fun skills, drills and games. Then Marley Hill Bowling Club is opening their green to give children the chance to try out the fantastic sport of bowling where they'll be introduced to the basics and try to win points in some friendly challenges.

ActivityAge rangeDate and timeLocationBook
Tennis and bowling combo6 to 11Thursday 20 August
10 to 12 noon
Church Street, behind Marley Hill Community Centre
 
Book now

 

For more information on how to book a court for pay and play tennis, please visit LTA.