Quick Answer
As of the July 2025 David Lloyd announcement, 33 UK clubs and 14 European clubs have padel courts (47 padel enabled sites in total, with 166 courts between them). The rollout has continued through late 2025 and into 2026, and the chain is on a stated plan to add padel across more of its 149 club estate over the coming years.
The fastest way to confirm a specific club has padel is the find a club facilities filter on davidlloyd.co.uk.
UK clubs with padel (as of the 2025 announcement)
The 33 plus UK sites span Greater London, the south east, the Midlands, the north west, the north east, and Scotland. Confirmed examples include:
- London and south east. Acton Park, Beckenham, Cheam, Cricklewood, Enfield, Finchley, Fulham, Hampton, Heston, Kingston, Raynes Park, Sidcup, Sunbury.
- Home counties. Basildon, Brighton, Cambridge, Chigwell, Hatfield, Milton Keynes, Oxford, Reading.
- Midlands. Solihull, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham clubs.
- North west and north east. Cheadle, Cheshire Oaks, Manchester clubs, Newcastle.
- Scotland. Aberdeen.
Not every named site is listed verbatim in the press release. Always confirm via the club page on davidlloyd.co.uk because the rollout is moving fast.
European clubs with padel
The 14 European padel sites are split across:
- Netherlands (DL Naarden, DL Den Haag, others).
- Belgium (DL Brussels area clubs).
- Spain (Barcelona La Finca, Real Club Barcelona).
- Italy (Milan clubs).
- Germany (selected clubs).
- Ireland (Riverview, Clontarf).
How to find padel at your local club
- Open davidlloyd.co.uk and click Find a Club.
- Search by postcode or city.
- Open the Club Facilities tab.
- Look for Padel under Racquets.
- If the club page does not list padel, check the news section: many clubs publish a court opening date months ahead.
What about clubs without padel yet?
David Lloyd has publicly committed to continuing the padel rollout across the rest of the estate. The chain's property and land page describes a 50 percent group growth target over the next 10 years, and padel features prominently in the investment plan.
FAQ
How many padel courts does David Lloyd have?
166 across the European group as of July 2025, with 84 in the UK alone. Numbers have continued to rise through 2026.
Is padel included in membership?
Court bookings are included in Platinum membership at the same level as tennis. Some clubs charge a small fee for lower tiers at peak times.
Which David Lloyd has the most padel courts?
The Spanish flagship clubs typically have the highest court counts, with several UK sites also running 3 to 4 courts.
More context on the rollout list
Because the padel rollout is moving fast, any printed list is out of date within months. The most reliable source is the individual club page on davidlloyd.co.uk, which is updated as soon as new courts open. The second best source is the David Lloyd Clubs app, where padel court booking simply appears in the racquets tab once the club has live courts.
For members planning to switch clubs specifically for padel, the right move is to call ahead and confirm both the court count and the typical timetable. Clubs with two padel courts and a strong ladder usually feel less busy than clubs with four courts and a weak ladder, because the ladder generates predictable weekly play.
If your local club is not yet on the padel list, ask reception when the rollout is scheduled. Most padel projects are flagged 6 to 12 months ahead at the club level, and the team will tell you the planned opening month if it is in the pipeline.
Practical playbook for choosing a padel club
Once you have shortlisted David Lloyd clubs with padel, the next filter is court count and ladder strength. Two courts with a strong, well run ladder usually delivers more play time per week than four courts with no ladder. The reason is predictability: a weekly fixture you can rely on beats a hopeful walk in.
The second filter is timetable. Some clubs run early morning padel from 6 am, others not until 7 am or later. Evening windows similarly vary, with some clubs running floodlit padel until 10 pm and others closing courts earlier. Compare timetables on the club pages before committing.
The third filter is coaching depth. A club with several qualified padel coaches has more clinics, more group lessons, and more development opportunities than a club with a single visiting coach. If you are serious about improving fast, this can be the most important factor of all.
Finally, do a single in person visit before you commit. A 30 minute walk around two padel courts during a busy weekday evening tells you more about a club than any amount of online research.
Related reading
Final word
Padel at David Lloyd has gone from rare to dominant in five years. By 2026 the chain is the UK's largest padel operator, and the rollout shows no sign of slowing.
