Thursday 19 March 10.30 Shirley Critchley local tennis player former No.4 veteran player in the world will give an illustrated talk on the history of Wimbledon. Her grandfather was a member of Wimbledon in 1877 and her mother who has had an incredible career in tennis as well as participating in some great adventures around the planet.
Read moreEast Dorset club member David Lloyd is part of the Dorset Tennis and Padel team of 8 taking part in a 24hr Tennis Marathon at the National Tennis Centre on the weekend of 21/22 February. They aim is to raise at least £5 000 to help fund disability tennis, and if successful, two Pro Tennis Players will visit the county to carry out a disability focused event.
Read moreAdditional levelling up sessions are now available from 2 February 2026. For each session to go ahead, there must be at least three particpants as it’s a match scenario where the coach assesses your level. This will enable you to join the correct classes with players of a similar ability along with finding open matches.
Read morePadel players will not be able to rent bats or buy balls when the café and bar is closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s. Over the Christmas and New Year period the veranda (for toilet access etc) will be unlocked at 9am and locked at 5pm (except Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve see below). On Christmas Day car park and toilets will be CLOSED but courts accessible. On New Year’s Eve the site will be locked at 4pm. Do not be locked in our car park!
Read moreChristmas Party Saturday 20 December 7 to 11:30pm
Read moreWE'RE SHOWING HALLOW ROAD AS PART OF THE PURBECK FILM FESTIVAL ON SATURDAY 18 OCT
Read moreSUE’S SUNDAY 9 HOUR TENNISATHON IN AID OF THE ROYAL OSTEPOROSIS SOCIETY AT EAST DORSET LAWN TENNIS & CROQUET CLUB An American doubles style tournament & charity bake-off Sunday 12th October
Read moreFrom Monday 19 May the grounds will be completely closed to ALL vehicles for five days reopening on Saturday 24 May to complete our driveway and car park resurfacing programme. The car parks will reopen on Thursday 22 May.
Read moreOn Saturday and Sunday 10/11 May we will be hosting a qualifying round for the LTA JUNIOR TENNIS COUNTY CUP U10 as well as the prestigious CROQUET WESTERNS. Visitors welcome.
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