Padel Courts in Norwich (2026)

Padel (a racket sport played in doubles on an enclosed glass court, fast becoming the UK's quickest-growing sport) has taken off in Norwich since 2023. The scene centres on a large indoor venue in the city and several smaller club and golf-club courts around Norfolk. One quirk worth knowing: booking is fragmented across apps - padel venues here use Playtomic, Padel Mates, GolfManager and others, so there's no single Norwich-wide booking system. Check each venue's own app.

Court De Padel on Whiffler Road is the largest venue in the area, with 8 indoor courts - enough that you can usually find a slot even at peak times. Court hire runs roughly £16-£20 an hour and is booked through Playtomic. It's a proper club rather than just courts: there's a bar and café, on-site physiotherapy, a run club, regular Americano tournaments (a social format where you rotate partners) and group coaching for newcomers. For most Norwich players this is the default first stop.

A short drive north-west of the city on Beech Avenue in Taverham, Pace Padel opened in 2026 with four courts - three canopy-covered indoor courts plus one outdoor. Hire is around £30-£35 an hour, booked through the Padel Mates app. The newer build and slightly out-of-town setting make it a good alternative when Court De Padel is fully booked.

East of Norwich at Blofield, The Padel Point offers two outdoor courts at roughly £32-£40 an hour. Outdoor courts make it weather-dependent, but it's a handy option for players on the Broads side of the city and tends to be quieter than the big indoor venue.

Royal Norwich Golf Club at Weston has added floodlit outdoor courts that are open to non-members, bookable via GolfManager. The floodlights mean you can play into the evening, and the golf-club setting is a relaxed, scenic place to learn. Worth checking availability ahead, as member sessions can fill the calendar.

The most characterful option, Blazing Padels in Reepham (north-west of Norwich) has two indoor courts in a converted cowshed finished with a Persian-inspired interior. It's a longer drive from the city, but the covered courts give reliable year-round play and a setting unlike anywhere else in Norfolk.