LTA – Free Weekly Park Tennis Sessions (Equipment Provided)

Overview

The LTA (Britain's tennis governing body) runs Barclays Free Park Tennis — genuinely free one-hour tennis sessions at parks across Britain, with coaching and all equipment provided. It's free every week, not a one-off taster.

How to Claim

1. Click the link on this page to open the Free Park Tennis finder.
2. Create a free LTA Advantage account.
3. Search for a participating park near you and book your session — they typically run Saturday or Sunday mornings around 10am.
4. Turn up and play — rackets and balls are provided.

Requirements

• A free LTA Advantage account to book.
• Children under 13 accompanied by an adult.

Important Terms

• Sessions run year-round at parks in London, Manchester, Glasgow and many other towns and cities, with new locations added regularly — availability varies by area.
• All abilities welcome; sessions are led with organised games and exercises.
• Completely free — the LTA states they'll never charge you to play, you just sign up each week.

Tips

• Book early in the week — weekend-morning slots at popular parks fill up.
• Look out for the LTA's Big Tennis Weekends too: free open days at local tennis clubs with coaching, games and family activities.