Cambridge's pickleball scene is growing steadily, with venues spread across the city's neighbourhoods, out to the new town of Cambourne, the village colleges of the Cambridgeshire countryside, and the riverside green spaces that make this one of England's most beautiful cities to be active in.

Here's where to find your game.

Anglia Leisure Netherhall - home of Cambridge Pickleball Club

Location: Queen Edith's Way, Cambridge, CB1 8NNType: School / community leisure

Four indoor courts with online booking, drop-in access and sessions run by Cambridge Pickleball Club. If you're new to pickleball in Cambridge, this is the most connected venue in the city - turn up to a club session and you're immediately part of an established community.

Find this venue on The Pickleball Directory: Anglia Leisure Netherhall | Pickleball Court in Cambridge, South East

Jesus Green Tennis Courts - outdoor pickleball in the heart of Cambridge

Location: Jesus Green, CambridgeType: Public outdoor courts

Four outdoor courts bookable on a pay-and-play basis through ClubSpark. Playing pickleball here, with punts drifting past and the college spires in the background, is about as Cambridge as it gets.

Find this venue on The Pickleball Directory: Jesus Green Tennis Courts | Pickleball Court in Cambridge, South East

Cambourne Fitness and Sports Centre - west Cambridgeshire

Location: Back Lane, Great CambourneType: Leisure centre (Everyone Active)

Four indoor courts with 60-minute pay-and-play sessions bookable online. One of the most reliable options for regular players in west Cambridgeshire.

Find this venue on The Pickleball Directory: Cambourne Fitness and Sports Centre | Pickleball Court in Cambridge, South East

Bottisham Village College - east of Cambridge

Location: Lode Road, Bottisham, CB25 9DJType: Village college

Courts with organised sessions run by Newmarket Galloping Dinkers every Thursday. If you're east of Cambridge, Thursday at Bottisham is the session to put in the diary. Village college settings like this have a warmth and community feel that bigger leisure centres can't quite replicate.

Find this venue on The Pickleball Directory: Bottisham Village College | Pickleball Court in Cambridge, South East

David Lloyd Cambridge - premium option (membership only)

Location: Coldham's Business Park, Coldham's Lane, CambridgeType: Premium health and racquets club

Courts with organised sessions and general use as part of the David Lloyd programme. Membership only - not a drop-in option. Best suited to players who want pickleball alongside a broader premium fitness membership.

Find this venue on The Pickleball Directory: David Lloyd Cambridge | Pickleball Court in Cambridge, South East

Other Cambridge pickleball venues

Cherry Hinton Village Leisure Centre

Location: Colville Road, Cherry Hinton, Cambridge

Two indoor courts with pay-and-play bookings through Better. A straightforward, no-fuss option for casual indoor play in south-east Cambridge.

Find this venue on The Pickleball Directory: Cherry Hinton Village Leisure Centre | Pickleball Court in Cambridge, South East

Trumpington Sport

Location: Trumpington Community College, Lime Avenue, Trumpington, Cambridge

Courts with organised sessions and general use. A modern, community-focused facility in one of Cambridge's fastest-growing neighbourhoods.

Find this venue on The Pickleball Directory: Trumpington Sport | Pickleball Court in Cambridge, South East

Hills Road Sports and Tennis Centre

Location: Purbeck Road, Cambridge

Indoor and outdoor courts across a multi-sport facility. Book directly with the venue for pickleball court availability.

Find this venue on The Pickleball Directory: Hills Road Sports and Tennis Centre | Pickleball Court in Cambridge, South East

University of Cambridge Sports Centre

Location: Philippa Fawcett Drive, Cambridge

Courts with sessions and general use. Open to more than just students - worth checking if you're based in west Cambridge or near the M11.

Find this venue on The Pickleball Directory: University of Cambridge Sports Centre | Pickleball Court in Cambridge, South East

Cambridge Regional College Sports Centre

Location: Kings Hedges Road, Milton, Cambridge

Courts with organised sessions and general use. A practical and well-placed option for players in north Cambridge and the surrounding villages.

Find this venue on The Pickleball Directory: Cambridge Regional College Sports Centre | Pickleball Court in Cambridge, South East

Tips for playing pickleball in Cambridge

  • Start at Anglia Leisure Netherhall - Cambridge Pickleball Club's drop-in sessions are the easiest and most sociable route into the sport in the city
  • David Lloyd is membership-only - not a drop-in option
  • Bottisham Village College is worth the short trip east - the Thursday session has a brilliant community atmosphere that's genuinely different from a standard leisure centre

Ready to find your pickleball court in Cambridge? Explore all venues on The Pickleball Directory | The Home of UK Pickleball.

Session times and availability may vary. Always check directly with venues or clubs before attending.

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