Padel in the East Midlands has grown from a handful of experimental courts into one of the most varied regional scenes in the UK. The region now spans purpose-built indoor hubs, community-driven clubs, and countryside venues that make the sport feel at home wherever you play.

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In Nottingham, Advantage Padel has converted a Daleside Road warehouse into a six-court indoor centre — four doubles and two singles — built around a café, bistro, and pro shop. The open layout keeps matches visible from every angle, and regular coaching, socials, and mix-ins give the venue a strong community feel. Bookings run through Padel Mates, with parking available on site.

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Further north, World Padel Academy – Mansfield blends indoor reliability with an outdoor atmosphere. Four covered courts sit under a high canopy beside a clubhouse with seating and a small shop. The centre runs a year-round coaching and tournament programme, with free parking across the surrounding complex.

In Derby, We Are Padel is the region’s largest indoor facility, housing eleven courts within a bright warehouse space. A café, lounge, and viewing areas make it an all-day venue, while group coaching, Americanos, and social sessions keep players coming back. Courts are bookable through Playtomic, and parking is available on site.

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Nottingham Padel Centre, beside Meadow Lane Stadium, brings the game outdoors with four panoramic courts open from early morning until late evening. Players enter via a coded gate, and the club’s programme includes leagues, socials, and corporate sessions. Free parking is available nearby.

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Across the river in West Bridgford, David Lloyd adds two outdoor courts to its health-club facilities. Members can book through the David Lloyd app and move easily between padel, gym, pool, and spa sessions as part of a broader leisure routine.

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Heading south, Market Harborough Padel Club operates two glass-walled outdoor courts in a close-knit setting. Membership gives access to ladders, socials, and coaching, while the adjoining clubhouse café and bar create a comfortable post-match space.

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Further east, Doddington Hall in Lincolnshire has four floodlit courts — two panoramic and two traditional — set within historic parkland. The estate’s café and tea rooms provide a natural gathering spot after play, and parking is available on site.

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In Corby, Corby Tennis Centre runs three floodlit courts alongside its tennis programme, with racket hire available for visitors and members alike. Parking is provided on site.

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Church Broughton Tennis & Padel Club in Derbyshire keeps things simple with one glass-walled, floodlit court bookable through ClubSpark. It’s community-run, open to all, and easily accessible by car.

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This is Padel – Dronfield adds three outdoor courts at a football academy site, complete with a snack bar and free parking, giving players across North Derbyshire another accessible option.

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And in Loughborough, Soul Padel brings padel onto campus with two outdoor courts, free racket hire, and a nearby café. The student-led mixers and relaxed sessions make it one of the most welcoming venues in the region.

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From large indoor hubs to rural community clubs, the East Midlands now offers courts for every type of player. Indoor centres ensure consistent play, outdoor venues add variety, and most clubs blend coaching, social events, and flexible access. Wherever you are — city, suburb, or countryside — there’s a court nearby and a community ready to play.

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Explore the Clubs

Scroll down to see every padel venue in the East Midlands — from Nottingham’s industrial conversions to Lincolnshire’s parkland courts and Leicestershire’s community clubs.

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