Portsmouth is an island city with the sea on three sides and a tight-knit community that takes genuine pride in its identity. Across the harbour, Gosport has quietly built one of the south coast's most impressive pickleball scenes - with five indoor venues, a free outdoor court and an active local club. Add Fareham to the north and Southsea to the south, and this stretch of the Solent coast has more pickleball options than most people would expect.

Here's where to find your game.

Privett Park - free outdoor courts with hosted sessions

Location: Privett Road, Gosport

‍Type: Public park

Free-to-play outdoor pickleball courts with optional hosted sessions twice weekly. If you want to try the sport for the first time with zero commitment, this is the place to start. The hosted sessions mean you'll always find someone to play with.

Find this venue on The Pickleball Directory: Privett Park | Pickleball Court in Gosport, South East

Alverstoke Lawn Tennis Squash and Badminton Club - five days a week

Location: Green Lane, Anglesey Road, Gosport, PO12 2ES‍

Type: Sports club

Five days a week - Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays - with organised sessions and general court use. Outdoor courts close to Stokes Bay make this one of the most enjoyable places to play pickleball on the Solent coast.

Find this venue on The Pickleball Directory: Alverstoke Lawn Tennis Squash and Badminton Club | Pickleball Court in Gosport, South East

Gosport Pickleball Club - sessions across three venues

Gosport Pickleball Club runs sessions across three venues in the town, covering Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

Gosport Leisure Centre

Location: Forest Way, Gosport, PO13 0ZX

Four indoor hard courts with Gosport Pickleball Club sessions on Tuesdays.

Find this venue on The Pickleball Directory: Gosport Leisure Centre | Pickleball Court in Gosport, South East

King's Academy Bay House

Location: Gomer Lane, Gosport, PO12 2QP

Gosport Pickleball Club sessions on Thursdays and general court use.

Find this venue on The Pickleball Directory: King's Academy Bay House | Pickleball Court in Gosport, South East

St Vincent College

Location: Mill Lane, Gosport, PO12 4QA

Gosport Pickleball Club Saturday sessions - completing a three-venue weekly programme across the town.

Find this venue on The Pickleball Directory: St Vincent College | Pickleball Court in Gosport, South East

Portsmouth and Southsea venues

Mountbatten Centre - best surface in Portsmouth

Location: Alex Way, Hilsea, Portsmouth, PO2 9QA

Four indoor wood courts with pay-and-play bookings. Wood courts are noticeably more comfortable than hard courts for longer sessions. If surface quality matters to you, this is the best leisure centre option in Portsmouth.

Find this venue on The Pickleball Directory: Mountbatten Centre | Pickleball Court in Portsmouth, South East

Southsea Tennis Club - Hampshire Pickleball Club

Location: Clarence Esplanade, Southsea, Portsmouth, PO5 3PB

Hampshire Pickleball Club sessions on Wednesdays and Saturdays on the Southsea seafront.

Find this venue on The Pickleball Directory: Southsea Tennis Club | Pickleball Court in Portsmouth, South East

Portsmouth High School - Portsmouth and Southsea Pickleball Club

Location: 25 Kent Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, PO5 3EQ

Portsmouth and Southsea Pickleball Club sessions on Thursdays, with hire available after school hours and weekends. A convenient and sociable option for players in Southsea and central Portsmouth.

Find this venue on The Pickleball Directory: Portsmouth High School | Pickleball Court in Portsmouth, South East

Somerstown Central Community Hub

Location: Winston Churchill Avenue, Portsmouth, PO5 4JJ

Courts with organised sessions in the heart of the city.

Find this venue on The Pickleball Directory: Somerstown Central Community Hub | Pickleball Court in Portsmouth, South East

Portsmouth Tennis Centre

Location: Alex Way, Hilsea, Portsmouth

Outdoor tennis courts suitable for pickleball with pay-and-play access - a practical option for flexible outdoor play.

Find this venue on The Pickleball Directory: Portsmouth Tennis Centre | Pickleball Court in Portsmouth, South East

Seacourt Tennis Club

Location: 20 Victoria Avenue, Hayling Island, PO11 9AJ

Indoor courts with organised sessions and pay-and-play use on Hayling Island.

Find this venue on The Pickleball Directory: Seacourt Tennis Club | Pickleball Court in Hayling Island, South East

Fareham - senior-friendly sessions

Location: Fareham Leisure Centre, Park Lane, Fareham, PO16 7JUType: Leisure centre

Indoor sports hall courts with pay-and-play bookings and dedicated senior sessions on Mondays and Fridays for players aged 50 and over. If you want a relaxed pace and a familiar group, the Monday and Friday sessions here are exactly that.

Find this venue on The Pickleball Directory: Fareham Leisure Centre | Pickleball Court in Fareham, South East

Other Gosport venues

Bayhouse Sports Hall

Location: Browdown Road, Gosport, PO12 2QX

Courts with organised sessions and general use - a further flexible option on the western side of the harbour.

Find this venue on The Pickleball Directory: Bayhouse Sports Hall | Pickleball Court in Gosport, South East

Tips for playing pickleball in Portsmouth

  • Privett Park is the lowest-barrier entry point in the area - free outdoor courts, no booking, hosted sessions twice a week
  • Gosport has five indoor venues plus free outdoor courts - if you're based on the west side of the harbour, the choice here is genuinely impressive
  • The Mountbatten Centre's wood courts are the best leisure centre surface in Portsmouth - worth choosing over hard courts if joint comfort matters
  • Fareham's senior sessions on Mondays and Fridays are ideal for players aged 50+ who prefer a more relaxed pace

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

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

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