About Formby Lawn Tennis Club

Formby Lawn Tennis Club is a friendly, community-focused club offering year round tennis and padel in a welcoming and inclusive environment. Our aim is to provide opportunities for everyone to enjoy the game - from complete beginners to competitive team players.

Our Facilities

We are proud to offer:

• Six all weather floodlit tennis courts
• A brand new LED lit doubles padel court
• Modern clubhouse with bar and kitchen
• Large free on-site car park
• Quiet, leafy surroundings next to Formby Cricket Club

Our Playing Community

We cater for all ages and abilities with weekly club nights, social tennis, adult and junior coaching, cardio tennis and competitive league tennis. The club fields teams in both the Southport & District League and the Liverpool League.

Our History

FLTC has a proud and long-standing heritage in the community. Our first recorded mention dates back to 1881, and tennis has been played at Gores Lane since the late 19th century. Throughout the 1920s and 1930s, the club hosted one of the biggest open tournaments in the North of England, attracting top national and international players.

Over the decades the club has continued to evolve, expanding its courts, modernising its facilities and strengthening its role in local sport. Highlights include hosting England vs Ireland in 1985, winning the national Silk Cut Tennis Challenge at Queen's Club in 1996, and securing the freehold of the grounds in 2002.

Today, FLTC combines this rich heritage with ongoing investment in modern facilities, including full clubhouse refurbishment, LED floodlighting and the introduction of padel in 2024.

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Join Our Community

If you're thinking about joining, we would love to welcome you. Whether you want social play, coaching, or to take part in competitive tennis, there is a place for you at Formby LTC.

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