Padel Venues
Padel is one of the UK's fastest growing sports. It’s easy to learn, extremely sociable and a great way to get a low impact, high-energy cardio workout. Played on an enclosed court about a third the size of a tennis court, groups of mixed ages and abilities can play together.
With more than 1,000 courts across 325 venues nationwide, and 400,000 players nationwide (as of July 2025), it's a fantastic new way to get active. There were just 68 courts in 2019, when the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) took on governance of the sport. This growth has seen impressive annual increases in courts from: 87 in 2020, 150 in 2021, 220 in 2022, 350 in 2023 and to 763 at the end of 2024.
Norfolk Tennis supports padel venue growth and opportunities across the region. As of January 2026, there are eight padel venues (and 23 courts) in the County.
📍Current LTA Registered Padel Venues:
Norfolk Padel, East Barsham/Fakenham
Diss-Heywood Tennis & Padel Club, Diss
The first Norfolk Padel County Championships, consisting of nine events, was held in 2025 with the Finals Day at Norfolk Padel.
Norfolk Tennis has two Padel Ambassadors: Suzie Scarlett and Paula Trudgill.
The rules are much the same as tennis, although you hit an underarm serve and the walls are used as part of the game. Padel is a great way to attract new members. Learn More
General Guidance On Planning, Building & Operating A Padel Court (PDF)
Competition
Padel Officiating
Existing tennis referees can do a free one-hour LTA Padel Referee Conversion Course.