Knighton Tennis Centre

Knighton Tennis Club was formed in January 2010.

Situated on the site of Sir Jonathan North College, the centre benefits from a partnership with the college. The students take advantage of the fantastic facility for their curriculum tennis and providing players for the clubs teams. Sir Jonathan North College is part of the Lionheart Academy Trust.

Since 2010 the club have been successful in all levels and age groups of team tennis and in 2012 Knighton became the Tennis Leicestershire club of the Year due to its success in the AEGON team tennis competitions.

In the following years Knighton maintained its high achievements winning divisions in all Mini tennis ratings and tennis ball levels.

In October 2019 the centre invested in new LED energy efficient lighting, providing high standard visibility and reducing our carbon footprint.

In October 2020 the centre invested again in completely resurfacing all 4 indoor courts offering a top level playing surface.

The club offers various options for membership. Please see separate heading for details

The club has a wide range of coaching courses available from beginners to top level junior and adult performance.

The tennis centre houses 4 acrylic indoor courts and a viewing balcony and has refreshment facilities. 

The centre also offers:

• All levels of coaching (LTA Youth blue, red, orange & green as well as tennis ball and adult)
• LTA Youth Programme
• Cardio tennis
• Tennis Xpress 
• Membership 
• AEGON team tennis 
• Social tennis 
• GBTW (Great British Tennis Weekend)
• Local tennis leagues
• LTA Youth Start
• Strength and conditioning

Coming 2021

Grand launch of the new facilities with external providers being present offering a wide range of services. This will include all coaching and other activities available at the centre throughout 2021.

Outdoor tennis courts - The centre will update the external tennis courts with new tennis markings at the rear of the indoor centre) This will create 6 outdoor tennis courts for usage during the summer weekday evenings and weekends.

Knighton Tennis Centre

Sir Jonathan North College

Knighton Lane East

Leicester

LE2 6FU

Tel: 0116 2708 696

Email: [email protected]