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In Partnership with South Tyneside Council
Parks ProgrammeSouth Tyneside Parks Tennis
West Park and Robert Readhead Park, South Shields
Free and affordable tennis for all ages and abilities across South Tyneside parks.
FREEPark Tennis
£19.994-Week Courses
All AgesWelcome
We are delighted to have partnered with South Tyneside Council. LTA Free Park Tennis runs at West Park every Sunday, and our Ace The Basics four-week courses run at Robert Readhead Park.
Get Involved
Become a Tennis Activator!
Free Park Tennis is a session offering free tennis activity at your local park. Equipment is provided, for all ages and abilities, run by a team of volunteers. You do not need to be a fantastic tennis player to support - just passionate about helping others play and get active.
Activator Form
Sessions run every Sunday.
West Park | Sunday | 10am–11am
LTA Free Park Tennis is a community led session giving more people the chance to play — fun, social tennis at a local park court. Free for all juniors and adults and for all abilities, run by a team of trained volunteers. Sessions are NOT coaching. All children under 13 must be accompanied by a playing adult (18 and over). Please book each individual player onto the session.
Ace The Basics is open to complete beginners — all equipment provided.
Ace The Basics — 4:30pm–5:30pm Juniors (Ages 7–10)
4 week course starting 15th July — Robert Readhead Park. The perfect start to your tennis journey.
Ace The Basics — 5:30pm–6:30pm Adult (Beginner)
4 week course starting 15th July — Robert Readhead Park. The perfect start to your tennis journey.
Ace The Basics — 6:30pm–7:30pm Adult (Improvers)
4 week course starting 15th July — Robert Readhead Park. The perfect start to your tennis journey.
Ace The Basics — 7:30pm–8:30pm Adult (Beginner)
4 week course starting 15th July — Robert Readhead Park. The perfect start to your tennis journey.
Coming soon.
Ongoing Adult Coaching — Coming Soon
There is no weekly adult coaching programme at South Tyneside parks yet. Our Ace The Basics adult courses are the place to start — see the Short Courses tab.
Social Tennis — Coming Soon
Social play, walking tennis and Rebound sessions are not running at South Tyneside parks yet. Register your interest and we will let you know when they start.
Player Tournaments
Barclays LTA Big Tennis Weekends across South Tyneside
Big Tennis Weekends
Free tennis in local parks
Park Tournaments
Fun, friendly competition
Social Competitions
All abilities welcome
Seasonal Events
Throughout the year
Register your interest to be the first to know when entries open
Register InterestOur Park Venues
West Park
South Shields, Tyne and Wear NE33 4JR
- LTA Free Park Tennis — Sundays 10am–11am
Robert Readhead Park
South Shields, Tyne and Wear NE33 3BL
- Ace The Basics four-week courses
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