Padel Courts In Sussex
Let’s Play!
Our four outdoor, covered and floodlit courts join the already impressive line up of racket sport facilities at Bluecoat Sports, including six squash courts and facilities for short tennis, badminton, squash, pickleball and table tennis.
- Court Hire
- Coached Activities
- 1-2-1 / 1-2-2 / Small Group Coaching
If you would like to hire our rackets and you aren’t already a Bluecoat Sports member, we would ask that you register online here for a free PAYGO membership before your booking.
Our Courts
How to Book
- If you don’t already have an account, register for MATCHi. (available wherever you purchase your apps / via www.matchi.com).
- If you are a Bluecoat Sports member, get in touch via padel@bluecoatsports.co.uk with your name and email address to have your member privileges applied to MATCHi.
- Find our venue ‘Bluecoat Sports’.
- Select ‘Play’ & choose when you’d like to play.
- Get on the courts & enjoy!
| Bluecoat Sports Member | Non Member | |
| Pay & Play (60 minutes) | £8 pp (+£0.25 Split Payment) £8.80 From 7 September | £10 pp (+£0.25 Split Payment) £11.00 From 7 September |
1-2-1 / 2-2-1 / Small Group Coaching
Looking for more personal Padel coaching? We offer the following sessions:
1-2-1 – £85
2-2-1 – £42.50
Small Group (4 people) – £21.25
Get in touch to find out our coaches availability.
Suitable For : Anyone
Class Duration : 1 hour
Equipment Needed : None
Memberships Included : PAYGO
Beginner Mix-In Social
An energising early morning padel mix-in where players of all abilities rotate partners and opponents to enjoy a lively, social start to the day. Designed to promote fun, inclusive play and maximise time on court, the session leader organises smooth court rotations, oversees safe transitions between games, and creates a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere for everyone taking part.
Suitable For : Anyone aged 16+
Class Duration : 1 hour 30 minutes
When : Thursdays, 07:00-08:30 (Excluding 1 week of the month)
Equipment Needed : None
Memberships Included : PAYGO
Advanced Early Bird Match Play
Our Advanced Early Bird Match Play session is designed for strong, experienced players looking for high-quality, competitive games first thing in the morning.
This session focuses purely on structured match play with tactical rotations to ensure competitive balance and intensity throughout.
This is not suitable for beginners.
Suitable For : Anyone aged 16+
Class Duration : 1 hour 30 minutes
When : Thursdays, 07:00-08:30
Equipment Needed : None
Memberships Included : PAYGO
Americano
A structured match-play session where players rotate partners and opponents each round, earning individual points based on game results. This format ensures competitive but friendly play, giving participants the opportunity to play with and against a variety of partners. A session leader coordinates the rotation schedule, scoring system, and round timings, ensuring smooth running and safe on-court movement
Suitable For : Anyone aged 16+
Class Duration : 2 hours
When : Alternate Thursdays, 11:00-13:00
Equipment Needed : None
Memberships Included : PAYGO
Beginner Padel Coaching
A coached beginner padel session ideally suited to players who have completed the Intro to Padel session. Participants should be able to rally across the net and hit both forehand and backhand shots from hand or basket feeds. The session focuses on drills designed to improve core strokes, develop sound technique, and build consistency. With clear coaching and supportive feedback, players will grow in confidence on court and be better prepared for social and coached play.
Suitable For : Anyone aged 16+
Class Duration : 1 hour
When : Wednesdays, 09:30-10:30 (Excluding first week of the month) / Wednesdays, 12:30-13:30 / Thursdays, 10:00-11:00 / First Tuesday of the month, 18:00-19:00 / Third Thursday of the month, 19:00-21:00
Equipment Needed : None
Memberships Included : PAYGO
Mix-In Social Padel
A supervised social play session where players of mixed abilities rotate partners and opponents throughout the session. Designed to encourage fun, inclusive play and maximise time on court, the session leader manages court rotations, ensures safe transitions between games, and supports an enjoyable, welcoming environment for all participants.
Suitable For : Anyone aged 16+
Class Duration : 1 hour
When : Wednesdays, 10:30-12:30 / Thursdays, 11:00-13:00 / First Tuesday of the month, 19:00-21:00 / Third Thursday of the month, 19:00-21:00
Equipment Needed : None
Memberships Included :
Intro to Padel
A beginner-friendly session aimed at those who are new to the sport or would like to build confidence in the basics.
Suitable For : Anyone aged 16+
Class Duration : 1 hour
When : First week of the month: Wednesdays, 09:30-10:30 / Thursdays, 09:00-10:00
Equipment Needed : None
Memberships Included :
Padel FAQ
Do I need to be a member to play Padel?
No, our courts are available on a pay and play basis to both members and non members of Bluecoat Sports.
Bluecoat Sports Members: £8.80 for 60 minutes (per person)
Non Members: £11 for 60 minutes (per person)
If you would like to hire our rackets, we would ask that you register online here for a free PAYGO membership before your booking.
How do I book a court?
To book courts at Padel, Christ’s Hospital, you will need to download the MATCHi app and create a profile.
Are your courts indoors or outdoors?
We have four outdoor, covered and floodlit courts.
Can you play with two people instead of four?
Court hire is charged at the full court rate (up to four players). You are welcome to play with just two people, however the full court fee still applies.
Can I hire equipment?
Yes, you can hire a racket for £3.00. A £10 deposit will be taken and refunded to you when the racket is safely returned to reception.
Balls are available to purchase at reception.
If you would like to hire our rackets and you aren’t already a Bluecoat Sports member, we would ask that you register online here for a free PAYGO membership before your booking.
How far in advance can I book?
Members including Full / Corporate / Off Peak / Rackets Only / Young Person can book 10 days in advance.
Members including Swim Only / Gym Only / Classes Only / PAYGO+ can book 7 days in advance.
Non-members (including PAYGO) can book 4 days in advance.
Is there a Padel Only membership?
No, our courts are available on a ‘Play and Pay’ basis. As a Bluecoat Sports member, you are entitled to varied privileges in relation to Padel, such as:
Members including Full / Corporate / Off Peak / Rackets Only / Young Person can book 10 days in advance. Courts cost £8.80 (plus £0.25 Split Fee transaction)
Members including Swim Only / Gym Only / Classes Only / PAYGO+ can book 7 days in advance. Courts cost £10.00 (plus £0.25 Split Fee transaction).
Non-members (including PAYGO) can book 4 days in advance. Courts cost £11.00 (plus £0.25 Split Fee transaction).
How long is a court booking?
Bookings are available for between 60 – 90 minutes.
Padel at Bluecoat Sports
The four new Padel tennis courts join our already impressive racket sports facilities, which include six squash courts and facilities for badminton, short tennis, and table tennis.
Located at our Horsham site, our Padel courts are just outside the entrance to the main building. You’ll be able to hire a court and any equipment you need to get started with a game of Padel.
Are you unsure what Padel is or how to play it? We’ll be holding a range of taster sessions and introductions to the sport in the run-up to opening our new Padel courts. Our fitness team will explain the rules, show you how to play, and give you a chance to play a proper game.
