Durham University's sports centre at Maiden Castle, home to the students' pickleball society. Students only, sadly for the rest of the county.
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Pickleball courts in County Durham
Pickleball across County Durham and Teesside runs through the region's leisure trusts and clubs. Tees Active offers courts at Thornaby Pavilion and Billingham Forum, David Lloyd Teesside has member sessions, and Durham University's student society plays at Maiden Castle. Every venue below is verified at source.
Prices verified October 2026.
- Verified venues
- 4
- Indoor / outdoor
- 3 / 0
- Price range
- Varies
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Venues across County Durham
Durham
Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees
A David Lloyd club beside the Tees Barrage in Thornaby, with pickleball sessions for members. Teesside's members' option for the sport, and close to the white-water centre for the truly energetic.
Thornaby
A Thornaby sports centre known for its specialist badminton floor, which now hosts pickleball too, with free enthusiast-led taster sessions to help newcomers start.
Paddles provided
Billingham
Billingham's town-centre leisure centre, where Tees Active offers pickleball on its badminton courts, with paddles to hire.
Paddles provided
Compare County Durham venues at a glance
| Venue | Area | Setting | Courts | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maiden Castle Sports Centre | Durham | Indoor | – | – |
| David Lloyd Teesside | Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees | – | – | – |
| Thornaby Pavilion | Thornaby | Indoor | – | – |
| Billingham Forum | Billingham | Indoor | – | – |
More courts within 25 miles
From £7 Beginner friendly Paddles provided Coaching
Frequently asked questions
Are there indoor pickleball courts in County Durham?
3 of the 4 venues we list in County Durham are indoor: Maiden Castle Sports Centre, Thornaby Pavilion, Billingham Forum.