Pickleball

What is Pickleball?

It is a mix of tennis, badminton and table tennis, played with a plastic ball with holes in and a solid paddle type racket. It is played both indoor and outdoors on both tennis and badminton courts which can be adapted for use. We have had a full size court marked out inside at the ABC centre in Bakewell specifically for Pickleball.People playing pickleball

Play Pickleball

Pickleball sessions are held at the Bakewell Agriculture and Business Centre (ABC) in Bakewell. We have a maximum of 8 players per session (& 1 court full size and 1 mini court) and each session costs £4. Sessions are 55 minutes long. Booking is essential - Contact Alan McGill - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to enquire about joining these groups.

Weekly sessions for experienced players (Players should have completed the beginners course. Contact Alan to see which group would best suit you):

  • Tuesday 12.30pm - 1.25pm
  • Tuesday 1.30pm - 2.25pm
  • Tuesday 2.45pm - 3.40pm
  • No sessions on 23rd & 30th December 2025 due to holidays.

Pickleball for Beginner Course(s):

This is a 4 week course for complete beginners, with the aim to introduce them to the basic rules and how to play pickleball. Cost £24 for 4 sessions

Next Courses:

Course 1: Wednesdays 10am - 10.55am on the 7th / 14th / 21st / 28th January 2026

Course 2: Wednesdays 11am - 11.55am on the 7th / 14th / 21st / 28th January 2026 (FULL)

To book the sessions you will need to register for an LTA Advantage account which is free.

  • If you would like to be the first to know about our next beginners course please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

NEW Court Hire at Bakewell ABC!

The court is available for hire on Wednesdays 9am to 3.55pm. Hire rate is £10per hour and includes 4 paddles and a ball, plus parking passes.

Booking is via the LTA using Clubspark. We have added this to our Bakewell Recreation Ground Tennis Courts. It will still say the recreation ground address but all Pickleball is at the Agricultural Business Centre (ABC).

How to book:

  • Register for an LTA account: Join Here
  • To book a court Bakewell Pickleball ABC Centre
  • Please note that some dates are closed for events: TBC
  • Courts closed for Christmas 24th December and 31st December 2025

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