Club Founded 1915
The club was founded with the first meeting Chaired by Reverend Warner, with local Vicar Canon Houghton, becoming the Club’s President. Five grass courts were rented on land adjacent to the Prince of Wales, Bowling Green.

Wounded soldiers from the Wharncliffe Base and Winter Street Hospital entertained by Ecclesall Lawn Tennis Club, 20th August 1915.

1920
Ecclesall survives the difficult times of WWII, additional ash courts added, creating a total of 9 courts. This photo from the 1950s shows the extent of the club, with the clubhouse in the same position as it is today. Older members may recall the SAAB garage set to the front of the site on Ecclesall Road.

1936 & 1937

Ecclesall Ladies win the Ladies Sheffield and District Davison 1 for two years in a row. The men win the Sheffield and
District Division 2. The club’s performance is helped by an influx of players from the recent demise of Silver Hill Tennis Club only a stones throw away.

1951
Another Ladies Division One title for Ecclesall with Nora Jessop Captaining the team.

1971

Ecclesall win the Men’s Sheffield and District Division One title for the first time. Team players included Wilf Jessop, Mick Glover, Steve Howard, John Denton, John Howard and Clive Gilmour. A major celebration for the Club.

1985
Another Division One title for Ecclesall Men. Team included Mick Glover, Richard Riley & Freddie Fogg.

2004
The club falls on hard times in the 1990s with the condition of the facilities and courts deteriorating. To save the club from closure Club Chairman Martin Gilmour and Members redeveloped the site, with land sold for
OAP flats and four new synthetic grass courts created.

2005

Ecclesall receive the prestigious Club of the Year award from the Sheffield & District LTA, a sign that after some troubled times the Club are well and truly back on their feet.

2015 

Ecclesall celebrated 100 years with a Club Centenary day of celebrations including current and old members. 

2017 & 2018 

Ecclesall win the Men’s Sheffield and District League Division One two years in a row! Team led in the main by Club Coach Richard Furness. 4 Division One titles in their history now, impressive for a Club of Ecclesall's size.

April 2024

Ecclesall makes history with Sheffield's first Padel Court!