Surbiton Racket & Fitness Club
One of England's oldest racket clubs, founded in 1881 with around 1,700 members. Houses 20 tennis courts across four surfaces including world-class grass courts, 5 floodlit padel courts, 4 squash courts, a fully equipped gym, and a fitness studio with daily classes. The licensed bar serves food seven days a week.
At a Glance
Go Here If...
...you want serious racket sports in a genuinely welcoming club — padel beginners and county-level tennis players train side by side
Sports & Activities
The Padel Story
Surbiton has emerged as one of the strongest padel setups in Southwest London. The five floodlit courts are busy enough that beginner sessions have a waiting list — a sign of just how fast the sport has taken hold here. The club runs mix-ins, coaching, and leagues across all levels, so the pathway from first-timer to regular player is well-worn.
World-Class Grass
The grass courts at Surbiton have hosted the pre-Wimbledon Surbiton Trophy, attracting players including Roger Federer, Andy Murray, Tim Henman, and Billie Jean King. That pedigree filters down: the junior tennis academy is an LTA Local Player Development Centre regularly producing county-level U10 players. More than 600 juniors train weekly in tennis alone, with holiday camps running from age 3 upwards.
The Club Culture
Members regularly describe the same thing: “you could pay more to go to a fancier club, but you’ll never get the warmth of the Surbiton club.” Mix-in sessions run across tennis, padel, and squash, making it easy to find playing partners. The licensed bar serves food seven days a week and shows live sport, giving the place a social centre that many sports clubs lack. Compared to David Lloyd, Surbiton wins on racket sports depth, grass courts, community, and value — David Lloyd wins on pool and spa amenities.
Facilities
Junior Programmes
600+ juniors weekly in tennis alone, holiday camps for tots (3+) through teens, junior squash coaching, junior padel camps (10+), supervised junior gym sessions in summer
Location
Details
- Berrylands, Surbiton
KT5 8JT - Membership pricing not published — enquire for tour. One report cites approximately £95/month for gym + tennis + squash.
