What's On
Beginners and Returners - April 1, 8, 15 & 22
5-6pm.
For the first four Wednesdays in April, we're offering non-members an opportunity to try their hand at tennis. Run by Club Chairman Jeremy Hamer, these free sessions are open to complete beginners as well as lapsed tennis players who want find out more about what Marnhull Tennis Club has to offer. All equipment will be supplied.
If interested, contact Jeremy Hamer (jeremyhamer7@gmail.com), giving your mobile number so you can be added to the WhatsApp group.
Season Opening Social - April 12
From 3pm to 5pm.
Our annual season opener is a chance to catch up with other members of the club over a few friendly games of tennis. Complimentary refreshments will be available, but members are also invited to bring along their own contributions. It's our way of starting the new tennis season right!
Play Your Way to Wimbledon - April 25
From 10am.
Could you see yourself taking centre stage on the world's most prestigious tennis courts? Members at Marnhull Tennis Club are invited to enter the Play Your Way to Wimbledon competition, featuring Men’s Doubles and Women’s Doubles.
This is a fantastic opportunity to compete with fellow club members and enjoy a great day of doubles tennis. The winners will progress to the Area Finals, where they will battle against regional teams for a chance to play on Wimbledon's prestigious courts
- Competition date: Saturday 25 April
- Closing date to apply: Saturday 18 April
- Match format: The match format and timings will be announced once entries are confirmed. This may range from traditional tie-break sets to shorter formats such as FAST4 or Timed Tennis.
If you wish to find out more about the competition, please click here. If you have any queries, please email marnhulltennisclub@gmail.com
Entry will open on 10 March. Just find yourself a partner and sign up!
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Club Championships - From May 1 to September 13
Almost as eagerly anticipated as Wimbledon, every year we host the Marnhull Tennis Club Championships. There are two competitions taking place: a mixed-gender singles and a tombola doubles. After four months of heated action, the contests culminate in Finals Day (September 13), where members are invited to come down and enjoy top tennis alongside complimentary refreshments.
This year, we'll be following in the footsteps of the Aussie Open and hosting a One Point Slam in conjunction with the finals. The rules are simple: each match is just one-point long, with the winner going through to the next round. The contest is open to all members who want to take part on the day, and there will be a prize for the overall winner!
Please register your interest for the mixed-gender singles and/or the tombola doubles by April 30 by emailing jeremyhamer7@gmail.com.
Wimbledon Finals Day - July 12
Each year, our Wimbledon Finals Day gets bigger and better. In 2025, more than 40 people turned up to enjoy Pimm's, strawberries and cream, finger sandwiches, and a truly extraordinary amount of cake. Now in its third year, we hope to continue the event's burgeoning popularity with a suitably summery celebration, complete with lots of refreshments, good company and the biggest tennis stars in the world competing for the most important tournament on the planet - well, at least for die-hard tennis fans! Members are welcome to bring along non-members.
£10 per person. More details will be available nearer the time
Team Tuesdays
From 6.30pm to 8.30pm.
This is an invite-only session for players who compete for the club team in the Shaftesbury League. We are always on the lookout for new blood, so if you like the idea of competing for Marnhull in fun matches against teams from Pythouse, Shillingstone, Donhead, Stourpaine and Chalke Valley, please register your interest with Mike Burch (C Team Captain), Christophe Stourton (B Team Captain) or Liz Lammas (A Team Captain).
Wednesday Beginners and Rusty Rackets
First session 5pm-6.30pm, second session 6.30pm-8.30pm
If you're new to tennis, at an early stage or haven't played for a while and are looking to break back in, then these are the sessions for you! Balls are supplied and rackets are available. Please ensure you wear non-marking shoes with good grip.
For more information and to join the group, contact John Seear on 01747 708100, 079726 99837 or johnseear@hotmail.com
Thursday Club Nights
From 6pm-8pm.
Everybody is welcome at our Thursday evening club sessions. Singles or doubles will be formed depending on numbers. Balls will be supplied.
If you would like to join the Thursday Club Night WhatsApp group or want any further information, contact Chris Gregory on 01258 474646 or c.j.gregory@outlook.com.
Friday Morning Club Sessions
9.30am-11am.
Just turn up and play at our regular Friday morning club sessions. Singles or doubles will be formed depending on numbers. Balls will be supplied.
For further information, contact Chris Gregory on 01258 474646 or c.j.gregory@outlook.com.
NEW Sunday Afternoon Club Sessions - Starting April 19
From 3pm to 5pm.
We're adding a brand-new club session to Sunday afternoons, so that more members than ever can enjoy drop-in doubles tennis. As with our existing club sessions on Thursday evenings and Friday mornings, there's no need to book. Just turn up and hit. Everyone will play multiple games with lots of different partners. Balls will be supplied.
For further information, contact Tom Lee via marnhulltennisclub@gmail.com
League Matches
Marnhull Tennis Club enters teams in the local Shaftesbury League and the county Dorset League. We also have our own club box league for doubles. You can see more details and catch up on the latest results by clicking on the relevant link.
Junior Sessions
For more information on our numerous junior activities, please visit our dedicated juniors section.