Bournemouth · Dorset
PADEL IN
BOURNEMOUTH
Padel is the fastest-growing sport in the world — and it is coming to Bournemouth. Swanmore Padel Club is a proposed community padel club in Swanmore Gardens, bringing two world-class glass-walled courts to Dorset for players of all ages and abilities.
A new home for padel in Dorset
Despite padel's explosive growth across the UK, dedicated courts remain scarce in Bournemouth and across Dorset. Players currently travel significant distances to find a court. Swanmore Padel Club aims to change that by creating a genuine community facility right here in Bournemouth.
The proposal would transform the long-disused Swanmore Gardens Bowling Green and Pavilion — derelict for over six years — into two modern padel courts with floodlighting, landscaping and a renovated clubhouse. It would give Bournemouth residents a place to play, socialise and stay active on their doorstep.
Why Bournemouth needs a padel club
Accessible to all
Padel is easy to learn and endlessly sociable, welcoming players of every age and ability across Bournemouth and Dorset.
Local demand
Padel participation is surging nationally, yet local court provision in the BH postcodes has not kept pace with the appetite to play.
Revitalising a neglected space
A derelict community asset in Swanmore Gardens would be brought back into active, everyday use.
Health and community
A local padel club encourages regular exercise and creates new connections between neighbours and residents.
Padel in Bournemouth — FAQs
Where can I play padel in Bournemouth?
Padel provision in Bournemouth and the wider Dorset area is currently very limited. Swanmore Padel Club is a proposed community club in Swanmore Gardens, Bournemouth (BH7 6PP), which would provide two dedicated glass-walled padel courts open to residents of all ages and abilities.
What is padel?
Padel is a racket sport that blends elements of tennis and squash. It is played in doubles on an enclosed court roughly a third the size of a tennis court, with glass walls that keep the ball in play. It is easy to pick up, highly sociable, and one of the fastest-growing sports in the world.
Is padel suitable for beginners?
Yes. Padel is renowned for being one of the most accessible racket sports. The smaller court, underhand serve and enclosed walls make rallies last longer, so beginners enjoy the game from their very first session. It suits all ages, from children to older adults.
How can I support padel coming to Bournemouth?
You can register your support for Swanmore Padel Club online. Community backing is a key part of demonstrating local demand for padel facilities in Bournemouth and Dorset.