Right in the town-centre gardens, with four permanent outdoor pickleball courts and three acrylic courts that go under a dome from October, so winter needn't stop play. Book through the club's ClubSpark page or give reception a ring.
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Pickleball courts in Bournemouth & Poole
Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch have quietly become one of England's best places to play. There are two purpose-built indoor centres on the Christchurch industrial estates, Dorset Pickleball Club's socials across four halls, a busy court programme at Bournemouth Gardens tennis club, and David Lloyd in Poole for members. Here's every verified venue, with session times and prices.
Prices verified October 2026.
- Verified venues
- 8
- Courts at 2 venues
- 12
- Indoor / outdoor
- 7 / 1
- Price range
- £7–£8
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The 8 best places to play in Bournemouth & Poole
A Bournemouth leisure centre in King's Park, home to Dorset Pickleball Club's Tuesday early-evening social. The club was founded by a player who discovered pickleball on a cruise ship, which is as good an origin story as any.
From £8 Beginner friendly Coaching
A leisure centre on Canford Heath, Poole, where Dorset Pickleball Club runs a two-hour Tuesday evening session for £7. A sensible choice for players on the Poole side of the conurbation.
From £7 Beginner friendly Coaching
The sports hall at Avonbourne Academy in east Bournemouth, where Dorset Pickleball Club plays on Thursday evenings. School hall, adult competitiveness, friendly results.
Beginner friendly Coaching
Bournemouth's biggest leisure centre, run by BH Live, where Dorset Pickleball Club holds a Sunday morning session. A good way to earn a roast.
Beginner friendly Coaching
A purpose-built indoor racket centre with five pickleball courts, bookable online with live availability. One of the larger indoor pickleball venues on the south coast.
An indoor pickleball and padel centre on a Christchurch industrial estate, which bills itself as the UK's first. Book a court or a session online.
David Lloyd's Poole club on Cabot Lane, recently refurbished, with pickleball sessions for members. The Bournemouth and Poole area is one of England's busiest for the sport.
Compare Bournemouth & Poole venues at a glance
| Venue | Area | Setting | Courts | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth Gardens Community Tennis Club | Bournemouth | Indoor + outdoor | 7 | – |
| King's Park Learning & Leisure Centre | Bournemouth | Indoor | – | £8 |
| Ashdown Leisure Centre | Canford Heath, Poole | Indoor | – | £7 |
| Roy Moore Sports Hall | Bournemouth | Indoor | – | – |
| BH Live Active Littledown | Bournemouth | Indoor | – | – |
| Advantage Padel Mudeford | Christchurch | Indoor | 5 | – |
| The PicklePad | Christchurch | Indoor | – | – |
| David Lloyd Poole | Poole | – | – | – |
Bournemouth & Poole venues by postcode area
Cost of pickleball in Bournemouth & Poole
Across the 8 venues we track in Bournemouth & Poole, paid sessions run from £7 to £8 per person. The cheapest regular session is at Ashdown Leisure Centre. Prices were last verified October 2026. Always check the booking link before travelling, and see how Bournemouth & Poole compares in our UK pickleball price index.
More courts within 25 miles
From £7.15 Beginner friendly Paddles provided Coaching
From £12 Paddles provided
Frequently asked questions
How much does pickleball cost in Bournemouth & Poole?
Paid sessions we track in Bournemouth & Poole run from £7 to £8 per person. The cheapest regular option is Ashdown Leisure Centre.
Are there indoor pickleball courts in Bournemouth & Poole?
7 of the 8 venues we list in Bournemouth & Poole are indoor: Bournemouth Gardens Community Tennis Club, King's Park Learning & Leisure Centre, Ashdown Leisure Centre, Roy Moore Sports Hall, BH Live Active Littledown, Advantage Padel Mudeford, The PicklePad.
Where can beginners play pickleball in Bournemouth & Poole?
King's Park Learning & Leisure Centre, Ashdown Leisure Centre, Roy Moore Sports Hall, BH Live Active Littledown 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.