David Lloyd Bicester

David Lloyd Bicester brings three floodlit outdoor padel courts to this fast-growing Oxfordshire town, part of a large health-and-racquets club that opened in 2022. Padel sits alongside tennis, a two-storey gym, indoor and outdoor pools and an extensive spa, so a match easily turns into a half-day out. Courts are booked through the David Lloyd app, and the club’s coaching team runs lessons for newcomers and improvers alike. Access is via membership, and a lively padel community has grown quickly since the courts opened. It’s a polished, all-round option for padel near Bicester.

New to padel? What you need for your first session

Most UK padel venues hire rackets by the hour, so you do not need to buy anything before your first game. Check this club’s booking page for hire availability and prices.

Once you have played a few times and want your own kit, this is the order we would buy in.

• Court shoes first. Clubs hire rackets, they do not hire shoes, and running trainers slide on padel courts. This is the single purchase that most improves your first month. See our best padel shoes for UK players.
• Then a racket. Once your technique has settled you will know whether you want control or power. Start with our best beginner padel rackets, or read how to choose your first padel racket.
• Balls last. Most clubs provide balls for casual sessions. When you start playing regularly, see our best padel balls for UK courts.

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Never played before? Read the rules of padel and how padel differs from tennis before you turn up.

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