Tennis
Tennis is more than just a sport — it’s a fun, fast-paced game that people of all ages can enjoy for life. As one of the most popular individual sports in the world, tennis is the perfect way to stay active, improve coordination, and challenge yourself both physically and mentally. Whether you're playing singles or teaming up for doubles, the goal is simple: use your racket to rally the ball over the net and into your opponent's court. But the real thrill comes from the energy, strategy, and excitement every match brings. Ready to get started? Join thousands who’ve made tennis their go-to game for fitness, fun, and lifelong enjoyment.
An Overview of Tennis
In Glasgow, there are plenty of ways to get involved in tennis — all year round! Whether you're looking for a casual hit with friends or family at one of our five FREE public tennis venues (Monday- Friday 9-4pm- All other times chargeable), or something more structured like our junior and adult coaching programmes, Glasgow Sport has something for everyone.
And when the weather isn't playing ball, we've got you covered — quite literally! Play indoors at one of our top-class facilities:
- 8 indoor courts at Scotstoun Community Indoor Tennis Centre
- 4 indoor courts at Gorbals Community Indoor Tennis Centre
Both venues offer a wide range of coaching options for all ages and abilities. From mini tennis for the kids to social sessions and Cardio Tennis for adults, there's a class to suit every player — whether you're picking up a racket for the first time or getting back into the game.
Active Glasgow East Community Sport Hub
Drumchapel Sports
East End
Dennistoun & Area Community Sports Hub
We are a partnership of local sports & activity providers supporting the community in all things sport and physical activity. We are made of committee members and partners with the focus of our community at the centre of the discussions.
KG Community Tennis Club
We are a community tennis club located in the beautiful surroundings of Kelvingrove Park. All our sessions are open to the public and we work in partnership with Glasgow Life to welcome and encourage people to play at a competitive level.
Kelvingrove Community Tennis Club
We are a small community tennis club located in the beautiful surroundings of Kelvingrove Park. All our sessions are open to the public and we work in partnership with Glasgow Life to welcome and encourage people to play tennis at all levels.
Kelvingrove Lawn Bowls and Tennis Centre
Bookings can be made on the Glasgow Club app, download it here:
https://download.mobilepro.uk.com/a/A240?p=6
Queens Park Community Tennis Club
We offer a full programme for adults & juniors so if you've never played before, haven’t played for a long time, or indeed you play regularly and want to compete or improve your technique we can help. New players & members are always welcome
Titwood Lawn Tennis Club
Friendly tennis club for all abilities in Pollokshields. Registered with the Lawn Tennis Association. Five all-weather floodlit courts open all year round, plus two blaes (clay) courts. Professional coach. Varied social programme.
Glasgow Afghan United
GLASGOW Afghan United (GAU) was founded in 2004 to promote the values of unity, equality, peace and diversity in Scotland by supporting the Afghan community and other diverse ethnic minority groups.
Western Health & Racquets Club
In the heart of Glasgow's West End, Western Health & Racquets Club is the ideal place for everyone to play sport, get fit and have a good time. Our site will provide you with lots of information about the club, its facilities, sport sections, membership,
Langside Sports Club
Langside Sports Club is a friendly, multi-sports club on the south side of Glasgow and operates as a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SC049764).
Langside Sports Club - Tennis
We provide opportunities to take part in tennis all year around through social play, competitive matches and coaching that caters for all abilities
We also offer non-members a pathway into enjoying sport and physical exercise.
Hillhead Tennis Club
Hillhead Tennis Club is a section of Hillhead Sports Club and Community Sport Hub, which hosts cricket, rugby, tennis, shinty, frisbee and more, with a gym and Fitness Club.
Hillhead Sports Club
Hillhead Sports Club has been a multi-sport and social club at Hughenden since 1924. Today, with a Fitness Club and a restaurant, we serve the people of Glasgow and surrounding areas, as a Community Sport Hub.
Newlands Park Community Tennis Centre
Newlands Park Community Tennis Centre (NPCTC) is located within Newlands Park in the southside of Glasgow.
Broomhill Lawn Tennis and Squash Club
We are a friendly member's club located in Broomhill, in the West End of Glasgow. We have four floodlit artificial-grass tennis courts and two squash courts.
New members are very welcome.
Maryhill Community Tennis Club
We are focussed on providing fun, accessible and affordable tennis for the local community.
Mount Vernon Tennis Club
Mount Vernon Bowling and Tennis Club is a private club where members can play both tennis and bowls.
Woodend Bowling and Tennis Club
Situated at the heart of Jordanhill, Woodend is a hub for tennis, bowling, running and hockey. With an events space and bar, it offers fantastic facilities with something for everyone. New members welcome.
Glasgow Disability Tennis Club
Glasgow Disability Tennis was started in 2013 by Lesley Whitehead and champions Tennis for All. We are the only tennis club in Scotland that runs coaching for all four disability groups.
Easthall Residents Association
We deliver projects supporting:
• Increasing Health and Wellbeing
• Reducing loneliness and risks of isolation
• Supporting Employment, volunteering, and Skills Development
• Tackling Food Poverty
• Promoting Active Community Engagement and
Active Glasgow East
Active Glasgow East serving the areas of: Baillieston, Garrowhill and Mount Vernon by working with a range of clubs and community organisations.
Drumchapel Tennis Club
Welcome to Drumchapel Tennis Club.
We are passionate about tennis. All ages and standards welcome.
Drumchapel Sports
Drumchapel Sports is a Community Sports Hub made up of local voluntary led sports clubs, working towards the vision of a healthy, confident and inspiring community in Drumchapel.
Drumchapel Park Tennis and Bowls
With 13 gyms, 11 pools, and fitness classes across the city Glasgow Club has something for everyone, and membership gives you access to them all.
Mini-Orange Tennis (8-9 years) (Kelvingrove Friday 5-6pm)
Mini Tennis Orange is a great way for players to continue their progress from Mini Tennis Red and is for players aged 8 and 9. It is played with shorter rackets, softer balls and courts are bigger and wider than the red stage but still smaller than full-size tennis courts allowing players to develop a rounded game whilst learning a range of techniques and tactics.
Mini-Red Tennis (6-8 years) (Kelvingrove Friday 4-5pm)
Mini Tennis Red is for players aged 8 and under. It is played on small courts with short rackets and soft balls. It's just like the real game and gives players opportunities to have long rallies and play different types of shots.
Mini-Yellow Tennis (14+ years) (Scotstoun Friday 7-8pm)
Mini Tennis Yellow is a great way for players to continue their progress from Mini Tennis Green. It is played on a full size tennis court, with bigger rackets and balls which are a little softer than yellow balls.
Mini-Orange Tennis (8-9 years) (Scotstoun Friday 5-6pm)
Mini Tennis Orange is a great way for players to continue their progress from Mini Tennis Red and is for players aged 8 and 9. It is played with shorter rackets, softer balls and courts are bigger and wider than the red stage but still smaller than full-size tennis courts allowing players to develop a rounded game whilst learning a range of techniques and tactics.
Mini-Orange Tennis (8-9 years) (Gorbals Friday 6-7pm)
Mini Tennis Orange is a great way for players to continue their progress from Mini Tennis Red and is for players aged 8 and 9. It is played with shorter rackets, softer balls and courts are bigger and wider than the red stage but still smaller than full-size tennis courts allowing players to develop a rounded game whilst learning a range of techniques and tactics.
Mini-Red Tennis (6-8 years) (Scotstoun Friday 4-5pm)
Mini Tennis Red is for players aged 8 and under. It is played on small courts with short rackets and soft balls. It's just like the real game and gives players opportunities to have long rallies and play different types of shots.
Mini-Red Tennis (6-8 years) (Gorbals Friday 5-6pm)
Mini Tennis Red is for players aged 8 and under. It is played on small courts with short rackets and soft balls. It's just like the real game and gives players opportunities to have long rallies and play different types of shots.
Mini-Red Tennis (6-8 years) (Kelvingrove Saturday 9-10am)
Mini Tennis Red is for players aged 8 and under. It is played on small courts with short rackets and soft balls. It's just like the real game and gives players opportunities to have long rallies and play different types of shots.
Mini-Orange Tennis (8-9 years) (Kelvingrove Saturday 11-12pm)
Mini Tennis Orange is a great way for players to continue their progress from Mini Tennis Red and is for players aged 8 and 9. It is played with shorter rackets, softer balls and courts are bigger and wider than the red stage but still smaller than full-size tennis courts allowing players to develop a rounded game whilst learning a range of techniques and tactics.
Mini-Orange Tennis (8-9 years) (Scotstoun Saturday 11-12pm)
Mini Tennis Orange is a great way for players to continue their progress from Mini Tennis Red and is for players aged 8 and 9. It is played with shorter rackets, softer balls and courts are bigger and wider than the red stage but still smaller than full-size tennis courts allowing players to develop a rounded game whilst learning a range of techniques and tactics.
LTA - The Community Tennis Fund
Any registered venue that can demonstrate the ability to grow community participation through tennis facility development. This fund will be allocated throughout the year.
LTA Quick Access Loan Scheme
The LTA's mission is to grow tennis and padel by making them accessible, welcoming, and enjoyable. Ensuring local communities have access to quality facilities is critical to attracting and retaining more players.
LTA Foundation Grants
We want to partner with other tennis charities and a wide range of organisations across the ‘sport for development’ and third sectors more broadly to improve lives through tennis.
https://volunteersport.glasgowlife.org.uk/