Pace Padel

Pace Padel opened on Beech Avenue in Taverham, on the edge of Norwich, in January 2026, styling itself as the city’s first purpose-built padel venue. Four courts make up the site, three of them enclosed under 9.5-metre canopy roofs for weatherproof, year-round play, with a fourth left fully outdoor. Bookings run through the Padel Mates app. It sits distinct from the operator-run Court de Padel club also in Norwich, giving the city a second dedicated padel option as demand for the sport continues to grow across East Anglia.

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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