Pickle Patrol's home in Ampthill, where the club started: advanced play on Mondays and relaxed rec play on Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings. Mid-Bedfordshire's pickleball is in safe hands.
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Pickleball courts in Bedfordshire
Bedfordshire's pickleball is driven by Pickle Patrol, which runs advanced and rec sessions at Alameda School in Ampthill and Silsoe's community centre. There's also court hire and dedicated sessions at Bedford's athletics stadium and a converted court at Eaton Bray's village tennis club. Every venue is verified below.
Prices verified October 2026.
- Verified venues
- 4
- Indoor / outdoor
- 3 / 1
- Price range
- Varies
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Venues across Bedfordshire
Ampthill
Silsoe
A village community centre in Silsoe with a Tuesday lunchtime rec session and a Thursday evening for advanced players, both run by Pickle Patrol. Pleasant village, brisk pickleball.
Beginner friendly
Eaton Bray
A friendly Bedfordshire village club, founded in 1987, that converted one of its three tennis courts for pickleball. A sign of the times, and a good one.
Bedford
Bedford's athletics stadium and sports centre, with dedicated pickleball sessions and court hire through the week and equipment to hire on site.
Paddles provided
Compare Bedfordshire venues at a glance
| Venue | Area | Setting | Courts | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alameda Middle School | Ampthill | Indoor | – | – |
| Silsoe Community Centre | Silsoe | Indoor | – | – |
| Eaton Bray Tennis & Pickleball Club | Eaton Bray | Outdoor | – | – |
| Bedford International Athletic Stadium | Bedford | Indoor | – | – |
More courts within 25 miles
Beginner friendly
From £4 Beginner friendly
Frequently asked questions
Are there indoor pickleball courts in Bedfordshire?
3 of the 4 venues we list in Bedfordshire are indoor: Alameda Middle School, Silsoe Community Centre, Bedford International Athletic Stadium.
Where can beginners play pickleball in Bedfordshire?
Alameda Middle School, Silsoe Community Centre run beginner-friendly sessions, and most lend paddles; see each venue page for equipment details. New to the sport? Read our how-to-play guide first.