How many padel courts are in Suffolk?

There are 9 padel courts across 8 clubs in Suffolk, including The Padel Shed Whepstead, Pigs Padel, PADALL Haverhill, Risbygate Sports Club, The Warehouse, Ipswich Sports Club.

Where can I find padel venues in Suffolk?

TrustPadel lists 8 clubs in Suffolk, spread across towns and cities including Bury St Edmunds, Reydon, Haverhill, Ipswich, Sudbury. Each profile shows court counts, facilities, opening times and booking links.

How much does it cost to play padel in Suffolk?

Court hire in Suffolk typically costs £10–25 per person per hour. Check each club's profile for current prices.

Where can I play padel in Suffolk?

As of 2025, there are no padel courts within Suffolk’s borders. The closest options are in Essex (e.g., Chelmsford, Colchester), Norfolk (Norwich area) and Cambridgeshire (Cambridge). Some local tennis clubs have expressed interest in adding padel facilities, but no permanent sites are open yet.

What are the nearest padel hubs for Suffolk residents?

The nearest significant padel hubs are in Essex, with multiple venues in Chelmsford and Colchester, and in Norfolk, with courts in Norwich and surrounding towns. Cambridge also offers several venues. Travel times range from 30–90 minutes depending on your location within Suffolk.

Is padel growing in Suffolk?

Yes, interest is growing. Several groups have been formed on social media to gauge demand, and some leisure centres have conducted surveys. Temporary pop-up courts have appeared at events in Ipswich, but no permanent installations have been confirmed yet. The county is considered a potential market for new padel centres.

How does Suffolk compare to neighbouring counties for padel?

Suffolk lags behind Essex, Norfolk and Cambridgeshire, all of which have multiple dedicated padel venues. Essex leads with over 20 courts, while Norfolk and Cambridgeshire have around 10 each. Suffolk’s lack of courts makes it an outlier in the East of England region.

Are there any plans to build padel courts in Suffolk?

No official planning applications for padel courts have been approved as of early 2025, but several leisure operators are scouting locations. Ipswich and Bury St Edmunds are considered prime candidates. Community lobbying and the success of nearby hubs may accelerate development.

Padel Courts in Suffolk · TrustPickleball

0 padel venues span Suffolk, making it one of the few English counties without a dedicated padel court. Despite the growing popularity of the sport across the UK, Suffolk currently lacks any permanent padel facilities, with players needing to travel to neighbouring regions such as Essex, Norfolk or Cambridgeshire to enjoy the game. This absence places Suffolk behind many other counties that have embraced the padel boom over the past five years.

However, the situation may change soon. With padel being one of the fastest-growing sports in the UK, several leisure operators are reportedly scouting locations in Ipswich, Bury St Edmunds and along the Suffolk coast. Community interest groups have also formed, lobbying local councils to consider padel courts in existing tennis centres or new sports hubs. For now, residents must look outside the county, but the foundation for future growth is being laid.

Padel Courts in Suffolk

The Padel Shed Whepstead

Pigs Padel

PADALL Haverhill

Risbygate Sports Club

The Warehouse

Ipswich Sports Club

Padel Evolution

Utopia Padel Ipswich

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