Our Venues
St. Margaret's Park
The four tennis courts at St. Margaret’s Park have an acrylic playing surface and are available for public use throughout the summer. Individuals are welcome to pay and play on a casual basis. At times when the courts are open but not staffed, customers are welcome to play free of charge, subject to availability.
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Opening times and hours
The courts will be staffed on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday from 12 noon - 9pm and on Saturday and Sunday from 11am - 5pm throughout the playing season. However, the courts will remain open outwith the times that they are staffed and you are welcome to play on the courts at no charge at these times.
Booking a court
The courts don’t need to be booked in advance, depending on availability anyone can simply pay and play. However, if you want to avoid disappointment courts can be booked up to 7 days in advance at the pavilion in person or by phone (07766774534) when a member of staff is there during opening hours. Bookings can be made using an Edinburgh Leisure card or by paying at the time of booking.
2010 tennis brochure
Our tennis brochure is full of coaching coaching courses, holiday camps and lessons for children, right through to adults. Click here for your very own copy.
Price List
For details of prices at St. Margarets, please click here.
What's on at St Margaret's Park?
With lots on offer at St Margaret's Park from adult sessions, coaching programmes and holiday programmes - there's something for everyone.
Coaching programmes
St Margaret’s Park offers coaching programmes for both adults and juniors, from absolute beginner right through to club playing levels. Coaching courses are aimed at developing individual playing skills and are delivered in groups with participants of similar playing standards. The venues also run group practice sessions which are aimed at individuals who want to develop their game with other like minded participants.
Adult sessions
Sessions will resume from 20th April 10 and continue throughout the season until mid September. The only exception to this schedule will be during the school summer holidays when the sessions will cease temporarily: 7 July - 18 August inclusive.
| Session |
Day / Time |
Session Description |
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St Margaret's AM |
Friday
09.30 - 11.00 |
Tennis sessions for those starting tennis for the first time, or
who are returning after a short break. Improve your
tennis skills and benefit from some tennis coaching and drill practice. |
Childrens coaching sessions
Edinburgh Leisure offers a tennis coaching programme at St.Margaret’s park for children and young people aged 5 – 17 years. The courses are aimed at 2 different ability levels for each different age group.
Level 1: For children with little experience of tennis and are still developing basic rallying and serving skills.
Level 2: For children who can serve overarm, maintain a rally, and have a basic knowledge of how to score.
The term time programmes at St Margaret’s park are delivered on a weekly basis, and the holiday programmes are delivered on a week long basis. The kids will get a great opportunity to learn and develop their tennis skills, meet new friends and have lots of fun.
These courses should be booked in advance. To book please contact Craiglockhart Tennis Centre, telephone number - 0131 444 1969.
Bad weather arrangements
In the event of bad weather, refunds will only be issued if more than 50% of the course has been cancelled as a result of bad weather. Outdoor classes will normally go ahead except in the severest of weather conditions. If in doubt, please call Craiglockhart Tennis Centre who may be able to offer advice on the day, on 0131 444 1969.
Children and young people drop off and collection arrangements
When booking any of our junior tennis courses, please remember that St Margaret’s Park are open park areas. In the interests of your child’s safety, please let us know who will be picking your child up after their lesson, or whether your child will be making their own way home.
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