The Padel Club Wilmslow

The Padel Club Wilmslow, on the A34 Handforth Bypass, was among the North West’s early dedicated padel venues and now runs four sponsored outdoor crystal courts under LED floodlights. It’s pay-and-play from £32 off-peak per court hour, booked through Playtomic, with an optional Society membership adding priority booking and discounts. Opening hours stretch from 6.30am on weekdays, and coaching runs from beginner classes to club sessions under head of padel Ben Goodeve. The dog-friendly clubhouse has a cafe and bar, changing rooms with showers, lockers and four hours’ free parking. Pickleball features too.

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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