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introducing
Rocks Lane Padel
ABOUT ROCKS LANE PADEL
Padel has been the catalyst to unite the Rocks Lane sporting community of tennis, football, netball and school sports programme, by fostering a vibrant, enthusiastic and inclusive community of players. Rocks Lane Padel is of significant local, national and global importance, hosting international tournaments, operating a thriving LTA-accredited Centre of Excellence, and delivering leading academy, community and schools programmes. There is something for everyone at Rocks Lane Padel.
Rocks Lane Padel would like to thank all customers for their support over the last few years to help make their London padel hub in Chiswick, one of the most successful in the UK.
A wonderful padel community has been established and is thriving in Chiswick as well as at all other Rocks Lane Padel Centres in Barnes, Dyrham Park, Trevose & Polzeath.
The benefits of Rocks Lane Padel are wide-reaching:
HEALTH & WELLBEING:
Backed by Sport England, the courts enable continuous year-round, all-weather physical activity, enabling consistent training and competition and improving mental and physical health.
Rocks Lane Padel social sessions are bringing people together in a sometimes isolating big city, enabling people to make friends through sport.
PARTICIPATION & INCLUSION:
Rocks Lane Padel has driven a large increase in female and diverse participation.
There is always so much going on at Rocks Lane Padel for everyone in the community. All inclusive women’s leagues take place twice weekly, LGBTQ+ monthly and regular dating socials throughout the year are a big hit, amongst many activities which are contributing to our thriving padel community.
HIGH-PERFORMANCE & OPPORTUNITY:
Rocks Lane Padel Academy is the UK’s largest and most diverse, producing current GB No.1 players across multiple junior to senior categories and world-ranked senior athletes like Aimee Gibson (LTA Player of the Year 2025). Over £50,000 in scholarships has been distributed in the past year alone.
ROCKS LANE PADEL COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
Free access for local state schools, monthly LGBTQ+ sessions, female-only training, mental health fundraising, and family membership play underpin Rocks Lane Padel’s mission as a true community hub.
ROCKS LANE PADEL GROWTH:
Rocks Lane Padel is growing not only in London and the UK but expanding globally, with 20 courts in London, 4 in Cornwall, 8 in Stockholm, Sweden and 5 in Sevilla, Spain. There will be more to come!
“Our aim is to build clubs and partnerships in major padel hubs, spreading the Rocks Lane Padel Academy by Alex Grilo across the globe, providing as many people as possible with opportunities to elevate their padel game and maximise their potential.”
Chris Warren, Rocks Lane Padel and EPL founder.
WHAT IS PADEL?
Padel, which is growing rapidly all over the world, is played on an enclosed court about a third of the size of a tennis court. In very simple terms, padel is a combination of tennis and squash in the same sport. Mostly played in doubles. The rules are the same as tennis, played with the same balls, although serving is under-hand and the walls are used as part of the game.
WHO CAN PLAY?
Padel is Inclusive! Padel stands out as an inclusive sport due to its accessibility and adaptability. The sport can be played by people of all ages, irrespective of their fitness levels or abilities.
Padel is great for all ages; it’s not power dominant and caters to all levels of play. With limited racquet skills players can quickly engage in dynamic and fun rallies, utilising the court’s surroundings
PADEL IS SOCIABLE!
Padel is played in doubles, which makes it a very social and fun sport, therefore ideal for the entire family and mixed ability friendship groups as well as providing opportunities to meet and play with others at padel socials.
WHAT EQUIPMENT DO I NEED?
Sports clothing and non-marking shoes. Tennis shoes, especially those designed for clay courts, are a solid option for padel. They offer similar support and traction and many players wear them interchangeably. But if you’re planning to play regularly, padel-specific shoes are worth the investment. They’re designed with the sport’s unique demands in mind, from how the court feels underfoot to how players move in doubles formations. If you’re a beginner and haven’t bought specific shoes yet, don’t worry. A pair of clean, flat-soled gym shoes with decent grip is fine for your first few sessions. Just make sure they’re in good condition and don’t have excessive cushioning or worn-out soles. At Rocks Lane, we’re happy to guide you as you find the right gear for your level. If you’re unsure what to go for, just ask one of our coaches during your session.
You will need a padel racket and padel balls. Rackets are available to hire and there is a large selection to buy from each centre’s clubhouse reception. A racket testing centre is available at Rocks Lane Chiswick with advice from our highly experienced team and coaches.
New padel balls are available to buy from the clubhouse receptions. Note. Padel balls have slightly less pressure than the traditional tennis ball.
ROCKS LANE PADEL ACADEMY
Former World Padel Tour player turned pro coach Alex Grilo has established the Rocks Lane Padel Academy with a firm commitment to developing the skills of beginners through to top class players of all ages and abilities.
One-to-one, paired or group coaching courses and classes are available at all Rocks Lane Padel Centres for juniors and adults.
- COURSES
Adults
Book courses via the Playtomic App > Academy > Courses
- PERFORMANCE TRAINING
Selected advanced players – alex@rockslane.co.uk
- PRIVATE/PAIRED
Book with Rocks Lane Chiswick Reception Chiswick@rockslane.co.uk / 020 8876 8330
- JUNIOR ACADEMY
Book junior courses online at rockslane.co.uk
Meet some of Rocks Lane Padel Academy's Performance Players
CORPORATE PADEL
Rocks Lane Padel Chiswick and Barnes are established corporate padel venues.
Both venues can accommodate corporate socials, tournaments or a mix of coaching and games tailored to suit any business / celebration event.
Padel is a social sport, great for business and pleasure. An inclusive sport that is fun and easy to learn, it is suited to all ages and abilities. Courts accommodate four players, making padel a doubles-focused sport that encourages teamwork, camaraderie, and communication.
Both venues benefit from attractive and comfortable social spaces ideal for networking and socialising.
Both venues provide catering, a fully licensed bar and options for private meeting space.
Both venues benefit from fantastic transport links with ample free parking at Barnes.
Annual corporate sponsor memberships can be tailored to accommodate corporate socials, individual padel memberships for employers, employees and clients, brand visibility, collaboration with community initiatives, high profile event sponsorship and participation opportunities amongst many other benefits.
Get in touch with emma@rockslane.co.uk to find out more…
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Looking for padel partners, game updates, and exclusive events at Rocks Lane?
Connect with fellow players by joining our Padel WhatsApp Group!
Click the link below to stay in the loop and find your next match at Rocks Lane Padel Chiswick
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PADEL MEMBERSHIPS
A Rocks Lane Padel Membership offers so much more than reduced court fees! Rocks Lane Memberships can be purchased via the Playtomic App.
GOLD MEMBERSHIP
Book online 35 days in advance
Pay just £40 per hour for outdoor courts Pay just £46 per hour with floodlights for outdoor courts
Indoor courts charge at £53 per hour
Members will be able to book a total of 16 active bookings at once, with a maximum of 4 per day. The cancellation policy will be 48 hours.
Book a complimentary social session upon commencement of membership
Receive a Rocks Lane member’s t-shirt
Receive a Rocks Lane Padel Towel
Complimentary spectator tickets to FIP, Grade 1 & Euro Padel League events.
Includes £100 to be spent on our cafe/bar.
SILVER MEMBERSHIP
Book online 28 days in advance
Pay just £40 per hour for outdoor courts Pay just £46 per hour with floodlights for outdoor courts
Indoor courts charge at £53 per hour
Members will be able to book a total of 10 active bookings at once, with a maximum of 3 per day. The cancellation policy will be 48 hours.
Book a complimentary social session upon commencement of membership
Receive a Rocks Lane member’s t-shirt
Receive a Rocks Lane Padel Towel
Complimentary spectator tickets to FIP, Grade 1 & Euro Padel League events
Includes £70 to be spent on our cafe/bar.
BRONZE MEMBERSHIP
Book online 21 days in advance
Discounted court fees
Members will be able to book a total of 6 active bookings at once, with a maximum of 3 per day. The cancellation policy will be 48 hours.
Book a complimentary social session upon commencement of membership
Receive a Rocks Lane member’s t-shirt
Receive a Rocks Lane Padel Towel
Complimentary spectator tickets to FIP, Grade 1 & Euro Padel League events
Includes £40 to be spent on our cafe/bar.
Please contact: memberships@rockslane.co.uk to activate bar tab.
IMPORTANT: The Rocks Lane Padel memberships are ongoing memberships, charged annually and the renewal process is automatic. It is the customers responsibility to cancel a membership prior to the renewal date and next payment should this be required.
Rocks Lane Padel Terms & Conditions
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Rocks Lane Padel at Bishops Park?
Online Consultation
Proposed Padel Courts at Rocks Lane Bishops Park
TFC Leisure Ltd, working with Hammersmith & Fulham Council, is exploring an early-stage idea to introduce four high-quality padel courts on the site of the existing single tennis courts next to the garden centre.
No planning application has been submitted.
This consultation is about listening first — understanding local views, questions, and concerns before any decision and design work progresses.
What’s Being Suggested?
• Four panoramic padel courts fitted within the existing tennis court footprint
• No new floodlights — existing lighting columns would be reused
• Acoustic fencing and natural materials to reduce noise and soften visual impact
• A professionally managed facility with pre-booked sessions only
This proposal is designed to make better use of the current courts while respecting the park setting and nearby homes.
Why Padel?
Padel is one of the UK’s fastest-growing sports and is known for being:
• Inclusive and social — easy to learn for beginners
• Low-impact — suitable for a wide range of ages and abilities
• Community-focused — typically played as doubles
• Complementary to tennis, not a replacement
The proposal would introduce an additional recreational option without reducing overall tennis provision, helping more people stay active and enjoy Rocks Lane Bishops Park.
Noise & Lighting — At a Glance
• Acoustic fencing designed to reduce noise by approximately 8–12 dB
• All sessions pre-booked, with clear behaviour and conduct guidelines
• No amplified sound (no music or PA systems)
• Supervised operation
• No new lighting structures
• Operating hours limited to 8:00am – 9:00pm
Noise, lighting, and neighbour impact will be key considerations in shaping any future design.
Have Your Say
We want to hear from park users and nearby residents.
Opportunities to get involved:
• Drop-in consultation at Bishops Park Tennis Pavilion (date to be confirmed)
• On-site walkthrough, allowing you to see the proposed area and ask questions
• Online feedback form (below)
All feedback will be reviewed and will directly influence whether — and how — the project progresses.
A Note for Nearby Residents
We understand that living close to Bishops Park means any proposed change can feel personal.
Our priority is to ensure that nearby residents continue to enjoy their homes and surroundings. If this project moves forward, it will be carefully designed and managed to:
• Minimise noise
• Respect existing views
• Protect the character of the park
Your feedback at this stage genuinely matters and will help shape the final design and operation.
If you’d like to ask a question or share your thoughts directly, please feel free to contact us at any time by either dropping into the tennis pavilion to speak with the team, send an email to bishopspark@rockslane.co.uk or give the team at Rocks Lane Bishops Park Tennis Centre a call on 020277363854.
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Padel Tennis Courts can only be booked via the “Playtomic” App. This can be downloaded in the app store and is available on both iOS and Android.
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