Quick Answer
David Lloyd Acton Park is the chain's west London family and racquets club, on East Acton Lane, W3 7HB. The site offers gym, pools, tennis, brand new padel courts, group exercise classes, and family programming under one roof.
It sits in the Tier 1 to Tier 2 pricing band: Platinum individual membership is roughly £160 to £200 a month in 2026, with family bundles working out cheaper per person.
Facilities at a glance
- Address. East Acton Lane, West London, W3 7HB.
- Pools. Indoor pool plus, at most times of year, family swim sessions and aqua classes.
- Gym. Technogym floor with cardio, strength, and a functional area.
- Studios. Yoga, Pilates, spin, Blaze, and the Les Mills range.
- Racquets. Tennis courts plus brand new padel courts added as part of the 2025 to 2026 padel rollout.
- Family. DL Kids programme, holiday camps, family swim slots.
- Clubroom. Casual food, drinks, and workspace with free Wi Fi.
Where Acton Park fits in the London estate
Acton Park is one of David Lloyd's mid London family clubs. It is bigger than the Notting Hill Super Tier site on land, smaller and quieter than the Harbour Club Chelsea, and squarely targeted at west London households who want racquets, pool, and gym in one place.
The 2025 to 2026 padel investment at Acton Park is one of the visible signs of the chain's bet on the sport. New courts have brought in a noticeable wave of padel only enquiries.
Membership cost in 2026
| Tier | Estimated monthly |
|---|---|
| Platinum individual | £160 to £200 |
| Gold individual | £135 to £170 |
| Off Peak individual | £110 to £140 |
| Family Platinum (2 adults plus children) | £260 to £340 |
Opening times and parking
- Hours. Roughly 6 am to 10 pm Monday to Friday, shorter weekend hours.
- Parking. On site parking for members.
- Public transport. Closest stations are East Acton (Central line) and Acton Central (Overground).
How it compares in west London
- Vs David Lloyd Notting Hill. Acton Park is cheaper and easier on parking; Notting Hill is the higher tier flagship.
- Vs Virgin Active Chiswick Riverside. Comparable family and pool offering; David Lloyd wins on racquets and the new padel courts.
- Vs PureGym sites in west London. A fraction of the cost but a fraction of the facilities.
FAQ
Where is David Lloyd Acton Park?
East Acton Lane, West London, W3 7HB.
Does it have padel?
Yes. New padel courts are part of the chain's 2025 to 2026 rollout at this club.
Does it have an outdoor pool?
Standard offering at Acton Park is the indoor pool plus outdoor racquets. Check the club page for the latest before joining if outdoor swimming is essential.
Is parking free?
Yes for members on site.
More context
Acton Park has shifted positioning over the past few years from a quieter neighbourhood club to a more visible racquets and family destination. The padel rollout in 2025 to 2026 is a clear sign of that intent. New courts attract a different demographic of member who is happy to drive 20 minutes from neighbouring postcodes purely for the padel timetable.
For families inside the W3, W12, W4, and NW10 catchment, the club's value lies in the bundle of kids' classes, family swim, weekend racquets, and Clubroom in one site. Replicating that across separate venues in west London is both more expensive and a lot more logistically painful, especially with a buggy and small kids.
The flip side is parking. West London road traffic at peak is its own deterrent. Members who can travel between 9 am and 4 pm, or after 7 pm on weekdays, get a meaningfully different experience to those who only have weekend mornings to use the club.
One last useful angle: padel timetable pressure. Across the west London padel scene in 2026, court availability is the limiting factor more than coaching or price. Acton Park has invested in new courts at exactly the right moment, but expect peak slots (weekday 6 to 9 pm and weekend 9 am to 1 pm) to book up several days ahead. Off peak padel at Acton Park is much easier to walk into, which is one of the strongest reasons to look hard at the Off Peak tier if your timetable allows it. The pool, gym, and spa still come included, and the racquets access is the bit you actually wanted.
Acton Park is also one of the David Lloyd clubs that benefits most from the Clubroom workspace. The membership effectively doubles as a part time co working spot for west London freelancers and hybrid workers, with free Wi Fi, plug sockets, and quiet seating between the morning gym rush and the lunchtime family swim wave. That dual use is one of the quieter reasons the club has held onto its long term member base through 2026.
Related reading
- How much is David Lloyd Acton membership in 2026?
- How much is David Lloyd Notting Hill membership in 2026?
Final word
David Lloyd Acton Park is a strong mid London family and racquets pick in 2026, especially with the new padel courts. If you live within 15 minutes of W3, it is the obvious comparison point to Notting Hill and to Virgin Active Chiswick Riverside.
