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Outdoor Tennis Courts in Tower Hamlets

8 venues

Some of Tower Hamlets’s outdoor tennis courts let you turn up and play, and most need booking first.

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Places to play

01

Bethnal Green Gardens

A lively public park court in Bethnal Green, east London, set among basketball, football and netball pitches, playgrounds and green space for lounging. It's a popular, easy-to-book spot for locals and a handy stop for visitors exploring this part of the city.

Courts
4 courts · Hard · Outdoor
Access
Public
Hours
Open 24 hoursHours from Google Maps (these are the park's hours); the venue's own page may state different court hours.
Price
from £5
Hours, booking and sources
02

King Edward Memorial Park

King Edward Memorial Park currently has two bookable outdoor hard tennis courts behind the bowling green. Book through the Courtside operator and confirm availability before travelling.

Courts
4 courts · Hard · Outdoor
Access
Public
Hours
Open 24 hoursHours from Google Maps (these are the park's hours); the venue's own page may state different court hours.
Hours, booking and sources
03

Tower Hamlets Tennis - Victoria Park, East London

Play tennis in Victoria Park during a visit to East London. These public park courts welcome players without a membership fee, with a café, drinking water, toilets and wheelchair access listed on site.

Courts
4 courts · Hard · Outdoor
Access
Public
Hours
Daily: 7:00 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 £5
Hours, booking and sources
04

St John's Park Tennis Courts

Two floodlit outdoor hard courts tucked into St John's Park on the Isle of Dogs, a short walk from South Crossharbour DLR. It's a no-frills, pay-and-play spot popular with locals for a cheap, easy game, with a playground and kiosk on site for the rest of the family.

Courts
2 courts · Hard · Outdoor
Access
Public
Hours
Daily: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Price
from £5
Hours, booking and sources
05

John Orwell Sports Centre

A single outdoor hard tennis court at this public sports centre near Wapping, part of a multi-sport hub that also offers badminton, basketball, football, hockey, netball and volleyball. It runs on a pay-and-play basis, so you can simply turn up and play when a slot is free.

Courts
1 court · Hard · Outdoor
Access
Public
Hours
Mon–Fri: 6:30 AM – 10:00 PMSat–Sun: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Price
from £10
Hours, booking and sources
06

Poplar Recreation Ground Tennis Courts

Poplar Recreation Ground has two outdoor hard courts in Tower Hamlets. Courtside publishes pay-and-play prices and online booking for this park; confirm the current walk-on rule before visiting.

Courts
2 courts · Hard · Outdoor
Access
Public
Hours
Daily: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AMHours from Google Maps (these are the park's hours); the venue's own page may state different court hours.
Hours, booking and sources
07

Wapping Gardens

A single outdoor hard court tucked inside Wapping Gardens, a well-loved local park near the Thames in Tower Hamlets. It's a simple, no-fuss pay-and-play spot — book online and you're on court within seconds, no membership needed. The park itself has a café, a kids' play area and space for football and basketball, making it an easy stop for a casual game.

Courts
1 court · Hard · Outdoor
Access
Public
Hours
Open 24 hoursHours from Google Maps (these are the park's hours); the venue's own page may state different court hours.
Hours, booking and sources
08

Tower Hamlets Tennis - Ropemakers Fields East London

Play tennis in the park at Tower Hamlets Tennis - Ropemakers Fields East London. Trees shelter the courts from some wind and noise, and there’s a playground nearby. A local option for a casual hit or practice session.

Courts
2 courts · Hard · Outdoor
Access
Public
Hours
Daily: 7:00 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 £5
Hours, booking and sources

Plan your visit

Where can I find outdoor tennis courts in Tower Hamlets?

We list 8 venues in Tower Hamlets, including Bethnal Green Gardens; King Edward Memorial Park; and Tower Hamlets Tennis - Victoria Park, East London.

Do I need to book outdoor tennis courts in Tower Hamlets?

Of these venues, 2 allow walk-in use and 5 require booking. Each venue page shows how to book.