York's padel scene is compact — three clubs with 7 courts — but it has genuine character. The Padel Farm stands out as one of the most distinctive padel venues in England: two indoor courts in a converted barn at Fridlington Farms, with a coffee bar in a converted horse box and outdoor sofas overlooking the countryside. It's padel, but not as most people know it.
York St John University adds 3 outdoor floodlit courts open to the public with free 4-hour parking, while David Lloyd York offers a membership-based option. The mix of quirky and conventional means there's something for different preferences.
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Top Rated Padel Clubs in York
The Padel Farm
York's premier padel destination nestled in a converted barn at Fridlington Farms in the picturesque village of Sutton on the Forest. Features two panoramic indoor courts, a coffee bar in a converted horse box, and outdoor sofas for a unique countryside padel experience.
Google rating: 4.8/5 from 25 reviews
York St John University Padel
Three outdoor floodlit premium padel courts at York St John University's Haxby Road Sports Park. Open to the public year-round with blue artificial grass surfaces, racket hire available, and free 4-hour parking on site.
Google rating: 4.5/5 from 189 reviews
David Lloyd York
Two outdoor padel courts at David Lloyd's York health club on Hull Road in Heslington. Part of a comprehensive health club offering pools, gym, spa, tennis courts, and a clubroom restaurant. Padel courts bookable via the David Lloyd app.
Google rating: 4.5/5 from 805 reviews
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many padel clubs are there in York?
York has three padel venues with 7 courts between them. The scene is small but distinctive, with The Padel Farm offering one of the most unique padel experiences in England.
What does padel cost in York?
Prices range from 20 GBP per hour off-peak at The Padel Farm (just 5 GBP per person split four ways) to standard David Lloyd membership rates. York St John University charges around 24 to 36 GBP per hour.
What is The Padel Farm?
A padel venue in a converted barn in Sutton on the Forest, just north of York. Two indoor courts, a coffee bar in a converted horse box, and an atmosphere that's completely different from a typical sports centre.