Hove's seafront leisure centre offers pickleball courts in its sports hall, though in limited numbers and only by booking direct with the centre. Phone ahead, grab your slot, and you've a sea view between games. Worth knowing: the site is earmarked for redevelopment, so check arrangements before you travel.
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Pickleball courts in Brighton
Brighton and Hove has pickleball on the seafront and inland. Hove Beach Park's new courts run Saturday intro and social sessions, King Alfred takes limited hall bookings by phone, and Withdean's refurbished outdoor courts book through reception. Here's every verified venue, with the practical details that save a wasted trip.
Prices verified October 2026.
- Verified venues
- 4
- Indoor / outdoor
- 2 / 2
- Price range
- Varies
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The 4 best places to play in Brighton
The newest courts on the coast, part of the council's Hove Beach Park regeneration and run by Game4Padel. Saturday mornings go from an hour-long intro straight into social matchplay, which is about as good a first morning as pickleball offers. Booking a court yourself? Bring a net or hire one for a fiver.
Beginner friendly Paddles provided
Brighton's big outdoor sports site refurbished its multi-use games area in 2025 with pickleball lines, and courts are booked through reception. Plans also include an indoor pickleball court, so it's worth asking about when you call.
A Hove school sports hall used by LLPS, a pair of Pickleball England-qualified coaches running social play and beginner tasters across Sussex. They also run themed events, costumes encouraged.
Beginner friendly Coaching
Compare Brighton venues at a glance
| Venue | Area | Setting | Courts | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Alfred Leisure Centre | Hove | Indoor | – | – |
| Hove Beach Park | Hove | Outdoor | – | – |
| Withdean Sports Complex | Withdean, Brighton | Outdoor | – | – |
| King's School Hangleton | Hove | Indoor | – | – |
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Frequently asked questions
Are there indoor pickleball courts in Brighton?
2 of the 4 venues we list in Brighton are indoor: King Alfred Leisure Centre, King's School Hangleton.
Where can beginners play pickleball in Brighton?
Hove Beach Park, King's School Hangleton run beginner-friendly sessions, and most lend paddles; see each venue page for equipment details. New to the sport? Read our how-to-play guide first.