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Outdoor tennis courts in West London: the complete guide
Where to play outdoor tennis in West London - parks, public courts, private clubs and pay-and-play venues from Holland Park to Chiswick.
Last updated: 15 May 2026
Key takeaways
- Holland Park, Ravenscourt Park and Hyde Park are the strongest public options.
- Hurlingham, Queen's and Riverside are the premier private clubs.
- Chiswick and Acton offer the best value council-run pay-and-play.
West London has one of the densest concentrations of outdoor tennis courts in the UK - public parks, premier private clubs and friendly council venues all within a 30-minute commute.
Public park courts
- Holland Park - 6 hard courts; ClubSpark booking; central and well maintained.
- Ravenscourt Park - 8 courts; popular with locals; book early at weekends.
- Hyde Park - central; busy; book 5+ days ahead in summer.
- Acton Park - quieter; great off-peak value.
- Pitshanger Park (Ealing) - 4 courts; rarely full.
Private members' clubs
- Hurlingham Club - Fulham; waiting list closed most years.
- Queen's Club - West Kensington; grass and clay.
- Riverside Club - Chiswick; mid-range membership.
- Cumberland LTC - Hampstead (adjacent to NW); grass.
Best pay-and-play
Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham boroughs all use ClubSpark for park courts. Off-peak weekday hire runs £6–£10/hour; weekend peak £10–£14/hour.
Find all West London courts
Browse every West London tennis venue at /tennis/london (filter by area) or use postcode search at /near-me.
Frequently asked questions
Are there free tennis courts in West London?
Off-peak free slots are available in several boroughs via the LTA Park Tennis scheme - book through ClubSpark.
Best courts for serious players?
Holland Park and Ravenscourt Park have the highest standard public courts; Queen's and Hurlingham for clay/grass.