Between Bristol and Bath, Keynsham plays pickleball on sports-hall court 1, bookable in 40 or 60 minute slots. Bats and balls can be hired at reception if you arrive empty-handed.
Paddles provided
County guide · England
Pickleball courts in Somerset
Somerset's pickleball runs from Bath to Yeovil. Better has courts in Bath and Keynsham, Places Leisure in Portishead and Clevedon, and Freedom Leisure in Wells and Yeovil. Ilminster's bowls and tennis club and a hotel resort in the Mendips round things off. Every venue below is verified, grouped by town.
Prices verified October 2026.
- Verified venues
- 10
- Indoor / outdoor
- 8 / 2
- Price range
- Varies
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City guides in Somerset
These cities have their own full guides, so their venues are listed there rather than repeated here.
Venues across Somerset
Keynsham, Somerset
Bath
Central Bath's leisure centre, a short walk from the abbey, plays pickleball on the sports-hall badminton lines with short-tennis nets. Book for two or four players in 40 or 60 minute slots; members and non-members alike.
Ilminster
A combined bowls and tennis club on Ilminster's west side, with countryside views and pickleball alongside the tennis. Somerset sport at a civilised pace.
Farrington Gurney
A stay, eat and play venue in the Mendips with pickleball courts, padel, putting and pizza, plus a qualified pickleball coach. A sporting weekend away in one stop.
Coaching
Portishead
Portishead's harbourside leisure centre, with pickleball bookable through the Places app and open sessions in the week. North Somerset's coastal option.
Clevedon
Clevedon's leisure centre on Strode Way, with pickleball on the timetable and bookings by phone. A gentle seaside town with a lively new game.
Wells
Wells Sport & Fitness, in England's smallest city, with pickleball on offer; call the centre to book. Cathedral and dinks within a mile of each other.
Yeovil
A Yeovil sports centre where pickleball heads the list of sports hall activities, bookable online. South Somerset's indoor option.
Nailsea
Nailsea's leisure centre, with pickleball in the sports hall. North Somerset's options keep growing, and this one is handy for Backwell and Wraxall too.
Compare Somerset venues at a glance
| Venue | Area | Setting | Courts | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keynsham Leisure Centre | Keynsham, Somerset | Indoor | – | – |
| Bath Sports & Leisure Centre | Bath | Indoor | – | – |
| Ilminster Bowling & Tennis Club | Ilminster | Outdoor | – | – |
| Mad Swans | Farrington Gurney | Outdoor | – | – |
| Parish Wharf Leisure Centre | Portishead | Indoor | – | – |
| Strode Leisure Centre | Clevedon | Indoor | – | – |
| Wells Sport & Fitness | Wells | Indoor | – | – |
| Westlands Sport & Fitness Centre | Yeovil | Indoor | – | – |
| Scotch Horn Leisure Centre | Nailsea | Indoor | – | – |
Somerset venues by postcode area
- BS39
- Mad Swans
More courts within 25 miles
From £6 Beginner friendly
Paddles provided
Frequently asked questions
Are there indoor pickleball courts in Somerset?
8 of the 10 venues we list in Somerset are indoor: Chellaram Sports Complex, Clifton College, Keynsham Leisure Centre, Bath Sports & Leisure Centre, Parish Wharf Leisure Centre, Strode Leisure Centre, Wells Sport & Fitness, Westlands Sport & Fitness Centre, Scotch Horn Leisure Centre.
Where can beginners play pickleball in Somerset?
Chellaram Sports Complex, Clifton College runs 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.