Welcoming
Every member, from absolute beginner to seasoned veteran, finds a partner and a place at Riverside.
Tennis, the way
it should be —
unhurried, by the river.
Four well-kept courts, a warm clubhouse, and a community that’s been welcoming new members since 1932. Whether you’re here for social doubles or your county league, you’ll find a home at Riverside.
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“Open courts every morning at 7”
Riverside Lane · SW
Our story
A quiet corner of London, shaped by ninety summers.
Riverside Tennis Club was founded in 1932 by a group of locals who wanted somewhere unhurried to play after work. Three generations later, the willows still lean over the towpath and the kettle is still always on.
We’re a member-run, not-for-profit club. Every penny goes back into the courts, the coaching and the community.
Well-kept
Our four courts are tended daily, with a team that’s been here longer than most of the trees.
Year-round
All-weather surfaces, floodlit evenings, a clubhouse that’s always warm. Tennis through every season.
LTA registered venueJunior coaching academyMember-owned since 1932
Courts & facilities
Four courts, each with its own character.
Tended daily, lit beautifully, and surrounded by the kind of greenery that makes you forget you’re in zone 2.
Court One — The Willow
Artificial ClayOur flagship court, framed by the old willow tree. Floodlit, reservable until 10pm.
- Floodlit
- All-weather
- Spectator seating
Court Two — Riverbend
Artificial ClayQuiet, west-facing and perfect for late-afternoon doubles. Match-play favourite.
- Floodlit
- All-weather
- Coaches’ choice
Court Three — The Orchard
Hard (acrylic)Fast-paced and freshly resurfaced last spring. Best court for a powerful baseline game.
- Floodlit
- Resurfaced 2024
- Junior friendly
Court Four — The Garden
Grass (May–Sept)A proper English grass court, lovingly tended by our greenkeeper Tom. Open seasonally.
- Seasonal
- Members only
- Tournament court
Coaching at the club
A class for every level.
Three accredited coaches running a full programme of adult and junior classes. Members get 20% off; non-members welcome to the first two trial sessions before joining.
Adults
Juniors
The coaches
“Priya rebuilt my serve in two sessions. I'd given up on it after twenty years.”
“The Saturday juniors session is the only thing the kids set their alarm for.”
“Cardio Tennis on a Friday morning is the best workout I've had since university.”
Ready to book in?
Drop a line and Priya will come back within two working days.
Book a court
Pay-and-play tennis, by the river.
Four courts, bookable up to fourteen days ahead. No membership required — just pop on. The kettle’s on by seven.
1 · Choose a court
2 · Choose a date
3 · Choose a time
Booked
Pricing
- Off-peak (before 5pm)£10/hr
- Peak (after 5pm)£14/hr
- Floodlights (after 7pm)+£1.50/hr
- Junior rate (under 18)£6/hr
Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your slot.
- Late cancellations and no-shows are charged in full.
- Cancellations are made via your ClubSpark booking confirmation email.
What’s on
The summer calendar.
Tournaments, socials and the kind of long Sunday afternoons that made you fall in love with tennis in the first place.
Voices from the clubhouse
What our members say.
“I joined three years ago, knowing absolutely no one. Within a month I had a regular doubles partner, a Tuesday night supper crowd, and a forehand that finally listens. Riverside is genuinely a community.”
Eleanor Whitcombe
Member since 2022 · Standard
“The coaching here is the best in south London. Priya rebuilt my serve in two sessions, and the courts are always immaculate. I’ve been at four other clubs — none feel as much like home as this one.”
James Okafor
Member since 2019 · Premium
“Our two boys started in the junior camp and now play county-level. The club has been so generous with their time, and the towpath walk afterwards is the best part of every Saturday.”
Hana Lindqvist
Family member since 2018
“What I love is how unstuffy it is. There’s no dress code, no committee politics, no pressure to play if you don’t fancy it. Just good tennis, good people, and a really, really nice cup of tea.”
Raymond Patel
Member since 2015 · Social
Visit · Book · Join
Come and have a hit.
Two weeks free for new members. Drop a line, give us a ring, or just turn up — the kettle’s on.
- Find us
- Riverside Lane
- London, SW · UK
- Open
- Mon – Fri · 9am – 6pm
- Sat – Sun · 9am – 5pm
- Members may use the courts from 7am daily.