Welcome to the Meadows
The Meadows Tennis has 16 outdoor painted tarmac courts to play on in the heart of the city. You don’t need to be a member of any club - anyone can enjoy one of the best tennis experiences in Edinburgh.
From 1st October 2023 to 31st March 2024 you do not have to book to play on our courts, simply just come along and enjoy a game on a free court. We also offer 6 Floodlit Courts during this period that are bookable from 4-10pm 7 days a week and these can be booked via our App or by visiting here.
We're also proud to offer tennis coaching programmes at the Meadows and Craiglockhart Tennis Centre.
Court Bookings for the Meadows Tennis Courts can be found under Craiglockhart on the Edinburgh Leisure App - click the Meadows Tennis Bookings tile
Tennis Scotland's Park of the Year Winner!
Meadows Tennis has been awarded Tennis Scotland's Park of the Year Award 2024. This award recognises the achievements of the venue in coaching, community engagement and growing tennis participation in their area..jpg)
Adult Coaching Classes
Come along to our adult coaching sessions at the Meadows on our floodlit courts.
Tuesdays
18:30 - 20:00 Adult Beginner - Ideal for those who have some basic skills or have completed the New to Tennis 4-week course.
Wednesdays
09:30 - 11:00 Improvers Session - These sessions are aimed at those who have some tennis experience, can serve, keep score and get a rally going.
You can book your adult class each week on our app or on our website's 'Book Now' page (just like a fitness class or a gym session).
All Adult Coaching Courses can be found on the Edinburgh Leisure App under Craiglockhart (for sessions at either Craiglockhart or the Meadows) - click the Adult Coached Tennis Sessions tile
Tennis coaching for juniors
Our junior tennis coaching programme at Edinburgh Leisure is recognised by the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) as being second to none. See our classes, timetable, space availability and request to book a junior class by visiting the Coaching HomePortal.
Tennis coaching for adults
We have a fantastic choice of sessions for adults to develop skills through a combination of informal coaching and matchplay. We run these sessions at Craiglockhart Tennis Centre and the Meadows. Bookable on our Coaching HomePortal.
Booking into our coaching classes
You are now able to use our Coaching HomePortal to book and pay online for classes. The Coaching HomePortal also allows you to book into additional classes, add siblings to your account and book them into a suitable class.
- Current customers without an activated Coaching HomePortal account - please activate your account first. Click here for a guide to help you activate your account.
- Current customers with an activated Coaching HomePortal account - Click here to go to the Coaching HomePortal. When booking your class please ensure you enter your email and password under the Returning Customers section.
- New customers - Click here to go to the Coaching Homeportal. Once you have selected your class, select the option to Register as a new customer.
Once you have booked and paid online, and received your confirmation, your space is guaranteed. Click here for more information on our classes and the changes we are making.
Cafe Refresh
Cafe Refresh at the Meadows is open 7 days per week during the summer season from April to September.
We offer extended opening hours during the Easter and Summer School Holidays. Please see full details below.
Opening Hours | Easter Holidays30 March - 14 April | Summer Holidays1 July - 13 August | Normal15 April - 30 June and 14 Aug - 30 Sep | |
| Monday | 09:00 - 17:00 | 09:00 - 17:00 | 12:00 - 17:00 | |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 17:00 | 09:00 - 17:00 | 12:00 - 17:00 | |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 17:00 | 09:00 - 17:00 | 12:00 - 17:00 | |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 17:00 | 09:00 - 17:00 | 12:00 - 17:00 | |
| Friday | 09:00 - 17:00 | 09:00 - 17:00 | 12:00 - 17:00 | |
| Saturday | 10:00 - 17:00 | 10:00 - 17:00 | 10:00 - 17:00 | |
| Sunday | 10:00 - 17:00 | 10:00 - 17:00 | 10:00 - 17:00 |
Activities
Swimming, diving and other water sport activities in 12 swimming pools across Edinburgh.
Scale the walls at EICA, Europe's largest indoor climbing arena.
A range of activities that make use of our gyms and fitness studios to make sure you can get active and stay active in a way that suits you.
Grab your racquet and step on court at venues across Edinburgh for Badminton, Squash, Tennis, Pickleball or Table Tennis
Hire our venues or sports facilities for your club, team or event
Keep the kids entertained with a range of family-friendly activities be it in the pool, out on court or scaling the walls at EICA
Coaching courses and classes for adults and kids. Earn qualifications in coaching and teaching.
Membership and pay as you play options available across six unique Edinburgh Golf Courses. Casual bookings and classes available for Football, Basketball, Netball and Volleyball
Health and wellbeing programmes to support people across Edinburgh to get more active, improve their health and wellbeing and overcome challenges, obstacles and inequalities.
Venue Price List
| Casual Visit | Concessionary Card Holder | Junior or Disability Card Holder | ||||||||||||
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| Racquet Sports | ||||||||||||||
| Outdoor Tennis | £11.50 | £8.75 | £6.25 | |||||||||||
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Equipment Hire
Tennis Racquets at the Meadows are only available to hire from 1st April - September 30th from the pavilion.
The equipment is free to hire with a form of ID left as a deposit.
Equipment hire between June and August is only available until 8 pm Monday to Friday and until 5 pm Saturday and Sunday.
Between 1st October and the end of March, tennis players must bring their own equipment.
Looking for a Hitting Partner? Find a Player App
Keen for a hit but got no-one to partner? Short a player from your regular doubles four?
The Find a Player app lets you see and contact local players in the area looking to join a game.
A great way to meet new people and try a new sport.
Find out more and download the completely free App at the link below.
Find Us
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- Meadows Tennis, East Meadows Pavilion, 1 North Meadow Walk, Edinburgh, EH8 9NN
- Click here to view our Information Hub, which is full of helpful FAQs and user guides.
- By Bus: Services by Lothian Buses Buccleuch Street buses 41, 67 and Clerk Street Buses 2, 3, 5, , 29, 30, 31, 33, 37, 47, 49, N3, N7, N30, N31, N37
Download Our App
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