Ashford's athletics stadium runs a Wednesday afternoon session combining pickleball and table tennis, booked by phone. A relaxed midweek option for east Kent players.
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Pickleball courts in Kent
Kent's verified pickleball so far runs through Freedom Leisure's centres in three very different towns: a midweek pickleball-and-table-tennis session at Ashford's Julie Rose Stadium, turn-up-and-play afternoons in Tenterden, and courts to hire in Sandwich. More of the county is on its way; here's every venue checked so far.
Prices verified October 2026.
- Verified venues
- 24
- Courts at 1 venue
- 2
- Indoor / outdoor
- 14 / 7
- Price range
- £8–£15
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Venues across Kent
Ashford, Kent
Tenterden, Kent
Tenterden keeps things beautifully simple: pickleball on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, and there's no need to book. Just turn up and play, which is how a Wealden market town ought to do it.
Sandwich, Kent
Sandwich has added pickleball courts to its hire list, so a foursome from Deal or Ramsgate can book their own game. Free open-weekend sessions have helped build a local crowd.
Ashford
A new school on Ashford's growing southern edge, and one of Eureka Pickleball Club's half-dozen Kent venues. Eureka lends equipment and lets newcomers try a first session free, which removes most excuses.
Beginner friendly Paddles provided
Ashford's main leisure centre, by the river in the town centre, where Eureka Pickleball Club holds sessions. Easy to reach from the station, which matters if you're coming in from the villages.
Beginner friendly Paddles provided
Folkestone
Eureka Pickleball Club's Folkestone venue, in the sports hall at Folkestone Academy. Families are welcome here too: the club takes players from age 11, with an adult in tow for the under-16s.
Beginner friendly Paddles provided
Hawkinge
A community centre in Hawkinge, up on the downs above Folkestone, where Eureka Pickleball Club runs sessions. Equipment is supplied, so the only thing you need to bring is a pair of indoor trainers.
Beginner friendly Paddles provided
Lenham
The sports hall at Lenham School, Eureka Pickleball Club's foothold on the Maidstone side of its patch. A useful venue for the villages along the A20.
Beginner friendly Paddles provided
Kennington, Ashford
A school sports hall in Kennington on Ashford's north side, listed by Eureka Pickleball Club as its Ashford Towers venue. Same friendly club, same free first session, different end of town.
Beginner friendly Paddles provided
Wye
A school in the village of Wye, below the North Downs, and the first venue on Eureka Pickleball Club's list. Rural Kent pickleball at its most agreeable.
Beginner friendly Paddles provided
Hartley, Longfield
Two dedicated pickleball courts in the grounds of a Kent country club, with regular club play and no booking rigmarole. Pleasingly relaxed.
Herne Bay
A club founded in 1891, now based at the Herne Bay Sports Hub with six floodlit courts and a pickleball offer for members. The seaside air is included.
A David Lloyd club at Altira Park on the edge of Herne Bay, with pickleball sessions for members. East Kent's members' option.
Tunbridge Wells
Kent's club of the year in 2021, near the Tunbridge Wells sports centre, with pay-and-play pickleball at £8 an hour per court. Book online up to three days ahead.
From £8
Tonbridge Pickleball Club's venue, in Tunbridge Wells, which the club cheerfully tolerates. Club evenings mix coaching with games, and three league teams cater for the competitive.
Beginner friendly Coaching
A thriving Tunbridge Wells tennis club with a pickleball section. The town now has several places to play, which would have startled the Victorians.
Horsmonden
An award-winning village tennis club at the heart of Horsmonden, in the Kent Weald, with pickleball now part of its programme for members. Hop country, and increasingly racket country too.
Allington, Maidstone
A thriving tennis club in Allington that has added pickleball to its programme. Maidstone's racket scene is broadening nicely.
Maidstone
Maidstone's YMCA, where pickleball courts can be hired by the hour, with long opening hours seven days a week. Good value for a casual game.
From £15
Dartford
David Lloyd's Dartford club, with pickleball and padel courts alongside the tennis. Easy to reach from the A2 and the M25.
Kings Hill, West Malling
David Lloyd's Kings Hill club, with pickleball sessions for members. Mid-Kent's members' option, handy for Maidstone and the M20.
Whitfield, Dover
Dover's modern district leisure centre at Whitfield runs No Strings Pickleball, a relaxed two-hour Tuesday afternoon session. Phone the centre to book.
Deal
Deal's leisure centre, with a four-court sports hall bookable for pickleball. East Kent's coastal towns are well served for the game.
Tonbridge
Tonbridge's town-centre sports hall, where pickleball courts can be hired on a pay-and-play basis seven days a week. Organise your own four and away you go.
Compare Kent venues at a glance
| Venue | Area | Setting | Courts | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julie Rose Stadium | Ashford, Kent | Indoor | – | – |
| Tenterden Leisure Centre | Tenterden, Kent | Indoor | – | – |
| Sandwich Leisure Centre | Sandwich, Kent | Indoor | – | – |
| Chilmington Green School | Ashford | Indoor | – | – |
| Folkestone Academy | Folkestone | Indoor | – | – |
| Hawkinge Community Centre | Hawkinge | Indoor | – | – |
| Lenham School | Lenham | Indoor | – | – |
| The Stour Centre | Ashford | Indoor | – | – |
| Towers School | Kennington, Ashford | Indoor | – | – |
| Wye School | Wye | Indoor | – | – |
| Hartley Country Club | Hartley, Longfield | Outdoor | 2 | – |
| Herne Bay Tennis Club | Herne Bay | Outdoor | – | – |
| St John's Tennis Club | Tunbridge Wells | Outdoor | – | £8 |
| Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre | Tunbridge Wells | Indoor | – | – |
| Horsmonden Lawn Tennis Club | Horsmonden | Outdoor | – | – |
| Maidstone Lawn Tennis Club | Allington, Maidstone | Outdoor | – | – |
| Maidstone YMCA | Maidstone | Outdoor | – | £15 |
| Tunbridge Wells Lawn Tennis Club | Tunbridge Wells | Outdoor | – | – |
| David Lloyd Dartford | Dartford | – | – | – |
| David Lloyd Herne Bay | Herne Bay | – | – | – |
| David Lloyd Kings Hill | Kings Hill, West Malling | – | – | – |
| Dover District Leisure Centre | Whitfield, Dover | Indoor | – | – |
| Deal Leisure Centre | Deal | Indoor | – | – |
| Angel Centre | Tonbridge | Indoor | – | – |
Kent venues by postcode area
- CT14
- Deal Leisure Centre
- CT19
- Folkestone Academy
- ME15
- Maidstone YMCA
- ME17
- Lenham School
- TN9
- Angel Centre
- TN24
- Julie Rose Stadium , Towers School
- TN25
- Wye School
Cost of pickleball in Kent
Across the 24 venues we track in Kent, paid sessions run from £8 to £15 per person. The cheapest regular session is at St John's Tennis Club. Prices were last verified October 2026. Always check the booking link before travelling, and see how Kent compares in our UK pickleball price index.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does pickleball cost in Kent?
Paid sessions we track in Kent run from £8 to £15 per person. The cheapest regular option is St John's Tennis Club.
Are there indoor pickleball courts in Kent?
14 of the 24 venues we list in Kent are indoor: Julie Rose Stadium, Tenterden Leisure Centre, Sandwich Leisure Centre, Chilmington Green School, Folkestone Academy, Hawkinge Community Centre, Lenham School, The Stour Centre, Towers School, Wye School, Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre, Dover District Leisure Centre, Deal Leisure Centre, Angel Centre.
Where can beginners play pickleball in Kent?
Chilmington Green School, Folkestone Academy, Hawkinge Community Centre, Lenham School, The Stour Centre, Towers School, Wye School, Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre 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.