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Hard Tennis Courts in Southwark

13 venues

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01

JAGS Sports Club

JAGS Sports Club is a private members' club set on spacious grounds in Dulwich, south London, with tennis alongside swimming, squash, badminton and a full gym. Members book one of six outdoor hard courts online or by phone, then unwind at the on-site Copper Beech Café.

Courts
6 courts · Hard · Outdoor
Access
Members and guests
Hours
Mon, Wed, Fri: 6:30 AM – 8:30 AM, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PMTue, Thu: 6:30 AM – 7:30 AM, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PMSat–Sun: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Price
from £10
Hours, booking and sources
02

Dulwich Park

Four outdoor tennis courts sit inside Dulwich Park, one of south London's best-loved green spaces, alongside a duck pond, wide tree-lined paths and a café. It's a relaxed, community-run public park court — easy to reach and welcoming to visitors as well as locals.

Courts
4 courts · Hard · Outdoor
Access
Public
Hours
Daily: 7:30 AM – 9:00 PMHours from Google Maps (these are the park's hours); the venue's own page may state different court hours.
Price
from £3
Hours, booking and sources
03

Dulwich Sports Club

Dulwich Sports Club is a leafy multi-sport club off Giant Arches Road in south London, alongside cricket, squash and croquet. Its tennis section has clay, grass and hard courts. Members book the courts and may bring guests for a per-visit fee; independent pay-and-play court hire is unconfirmed.

Courts
11 courts · Outdoor
Access
Members and guests
Hours
Daily: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Hours, booking and sources
04

Old College Lawn Tennis Club

Old College Lawn Tennis Club offers a friendly place to play in south London, with group coaching for all levels. After a game, there’s a clubhouse and bar, plus changing rooms and showers.

Courts
8 courts
Access
Members and guests
Hours
Daily: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Price
from £2
Hours, booking and sources
05

Burgess Park Tennis Centre

A well-used public park tennis centre in Burgess Park, south London, with seven outdoor hard courts open to everyone. It suits everything from a casual weekend hit to a properly booked practice session, and there's a free Sunday morning social tennis session for all levels.

Courts
7 courts · Hard · Outdoor
Access
Public
Hours
Daily: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Price
from £4
Hours, booking and sources
07

Southwark Park Tennis Courts

Southwark Park's four outdoor hard courts sit inside a leafy public park in southeast London, footsteps from a lakeside café and plenty of green space. Recently renovated, they're a relaxed pay-and-play option for casual games or family visits, with weekend free-play sessions welcoming all levels.

Courts
4 courts · Hard · Outdoor
Access
Public
Hours
Daily: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Price
from £4
Hours, booking and sources
08

Colombo Tennis

Colombo Tennis offers two floodlit outdoor hard courts tucked just off the South Bank in Southwark, an easy stop for anyone playing London on a trip. The multi-use courts double for netball and basketball, giving the space a lively, community-centre feel rather than a private-club one, with lessons on offer if you want a coach for the session.

Courts
2 courts · Hard · Outdoor
Access
Public
Hours
Mon–Fri: 6:45 AM – 10:00 PMSat–Sun: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Price
from £18
Hours, booking and sources

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Where can I find hard tennis courts in Southwark?

We list 13 venues in Southwark, including Dulwich Park, Burgess Park Tennis Centre and Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Tennis Courts.

Do I need to book hard tennis courts in Southwark?

Of these venues, 5 require booking. Each venue page shows how to book.

Are there free hard tennis courts in Southwark?

Yes. Of these venues, 2 can be used free of charge; each venue page lists the conditions.

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  1. 01
    JAGS Sports Club Hours · Mon, Wed, Fri: 6:30 AM – 8:30 AM, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Tue, Thu: 6:30 AM – 7:30 AM, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Sat–Sun: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
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    Dulwich Park Hours · Daily: 7:30 AM – 9:00 PM · Hours from Google Maps (these are the park's hours); the venue's own page may state different court hours.
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    Dulwich Sports Club Hours · Daily: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
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    Old College Lawn Tennis Club Hours · Daily: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
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    Burgess Park Tennis Centre Hours · Daily: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
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    Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Tennis Courts Hours · Daily: 7:00 AM – 8:30 PM
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    Southwark Park Tennis Courts Hours · Daily: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
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    Colombo Tennis Hours · Mon–Fri: 6:45 AM – 10:00 PM; Sat–Sun: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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    Belair Park Tennis Courts Hours · Daily: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM · The courts are not floodlit; bookable hours vary with daylight and the live ClubSpark calendar. Google park hours are not confirmed court hours. Hours from Google Maps (these are the park's hours); the venue's own page may state different court hours.
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    Brunswick Park Tennis Courts Hours · Daily: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM · Hours from Google Maps (these are the park's hours); the venue's own page may state different court hours.
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    Tanner Street Tennis Courts Hours · Unconfirmed — check before you go
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    Honor Oak Recreation Ground Hours · Bookings open 7 days in advance, with new slots released daily at 8pm; one booking per day of 30 minutes or 1 hour. The courts are not floodlit, so players are asked not to book a slot when it will be dark.
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    Mary Datchelor Playing Fields Hours · Unconfirmed — check before you go