How to find us
Bearsted & Thurnham Tennis Club
Church Landway
Bearsted,
Maidstone
Kent
ME14 4EE
At the heart of the community... A family orientated tennis club for all ages and abilities
We welcome everyone from absolute beginners to serious players
The Club was founded in 1979, and with this continuing evolution, maintains its original ethos – to offer excellent well-maintained facilities for all ages and abilities, as well as having a superb reputation for being a very social and family orientated club alongside a high standard of competitive tennis. Coaching programmes are available for all and the Club is particularly keen to encourage juniors.
Play tennis all year round on 5 floodlit all-weather poraflex courts and 2 artificial clay courts.
There are no court fees – just one simple annual subscription plus initial joining fee covers everything.
The Club prides itself on being managed and maintained through the goodwill of its Members, ensuring subscriptions remain low – the only paid staff are the cleaner and gardener. All other work at the club is purely on a voluntary basis, so Members are encouraged to play their part and offer their time or skills to help maintain the Club’s standards and reputation for having fantastic facilities and beautiful grounds.
Annual Club Championships 2025
Entries are now closed and the draw took place on 17th March. Finals weekend this year will be on Friday 5th (from 6pm), Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th September (all day). For more information visit our tournament page.
Online booking of courts
It is not compulsory to pre-book courts but we would highly recommend you continue to do so to ensure you get a good amount of time to play. Alternatively you can just turn up and if there is a court available and nobody has booked it, then you may play. Book a court and read the rules here.
Club-branded clothing
The Club has partnered with an organisation that produces on-demand branded clothing and accessories such as t-shirts, polo shirts, sweatshirts, skorts, hoodies, fleeces, jackets, water bottles and mugs. The club logo is either printed or embroidered onto each item, depending on the type of material.
Visit the store here: bttc.theshopstore.co.uk
The Chairman's charity - Hungry Hearts for the homeless
It is a long-standing tradition at the club that the Chairman chooses a charity to support. In 2023 Richard Laurent nominated the Hungry Hearts charity who's mission is to ensure that everyone that needs a hot meal can access one in a safe and friendly environment. Hungry hearts provides meals for anyone that visits, no questions asked. They meet every Monday and Wednesday outside All Saints church to look after the homeless of Maidstone. (They are in Medway on other nights).
To find out more visit hungryheartsuk.co.uk
Latest news
Mens 3 team were feeling good today after a 3-1 victory in the Kent Winter League Division 8 final against Kings Hill
2 months ago
Congratulations to Ladies 4 today after a 3-1 victory in the Kent Winter League Division 9 final against Broadstairs
2 months ago
Our Chairman Richard Laurent provides news on what's been happening at the club in recent months.
2 months ago
Never played before?... Think it’s too difficult?... Nobody to play with?...
If you are thinking of joining but have some reservations, don't worry, we can help in various ways.
• We can introduce you to players of a similar ability.
• You can enrol on one of our great value 6 week coaching courses.
• Try before you buy – pay a pro-rata membership fee after the course if you wish to continue.
• Or why not come along and meet us at one of our Open Days?
And remember, there's no joining fee and we don't charge court fees either, so it's great value. Take a look at the benefits of membership here.
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