The five courts

Two grass, two clay, one hard.

Three surfaces, properly tended. Grass plays May to September; clay and hard all year, floodlit to ten.

  1. I

    The Frognal Court

    The original 1881 court, replanted in 2009 with modern drainage. The shadiest seat in the pavilion looks over it.

    Surface
    Grass
    Open
    May – September
    • Members only
    • Tournament court
    • Cedar netting
  2. II

    The Vale Court

    South-facing and gently sloped — the favourite for a Sunday afternoon mixed doubles. Strawberry beds at the southern end.

    Surface
    Grass
    Open
    May – September
    • Members only
    • South-facing
    • Strawberry beds
  3. III

    The Algernon Court

    Old-style red clay, named for our longest-serving president. Slow, considered tennis at its finest.

    Surface
    Clay (En Tout Cas)
    Open
    All year
    • Floodlit
    • Slow surface
    • Doubles favourite
  4. IV

    The Heath Court

    Sheltered by the eastern hedge. Cooler in summer, drier in winter, and bookable until ten on weeknights.

    Surface
    Clay (En Tout Cas)
    Open
    All year
    • Floodlit
    • Sheltered
    • Late-evening play
  5. V

    The Modern Court

    Resurfaced in 2024. Quick under foot, true bounce, and the only court the juniors are allowed to scuff.

    Surface
    Hard (acrylic)
    Open
    All year
    • Floodlit
    • Resurfaced 2024
    • Junior friendly

The clubhouse

The 1947 pavilion, refitted in 2024. A small library, a kitchen garden tended by the Adekoyas since 1953, and a bar with a respectable claret list and a properly Vetted G&T.

  • Same-day racquet stringing
  • Library & reading room
  • Kitchen garden (members welcome)
  • Pavilion bar, Wed–Sun
  • Bicycle storage
  • Step-free access to all courts

Court hire

Members may book up to fourteen days ahead.

Off-peak (members)
Free
Peak (members)
£5 / hour
Guest of member
£10 / hour
Pay & play (visitor)
£18 / hour
Book a court
Court& Co.