Public Tennis Courts Near Wimbledon
July 2026
Every July, interest in Wimbledon tennis courts spikes, but you don't need a club membership to play nearby. This guide covers public tennis courts near Wimbledon you can book on a pay-and-play basis, starting with Wimbledon Park tennis courts and nearby alternatives along the District line. Whether you want Wimbledon Park tennis court booking at £14.60/hour, affordable courts in Roehampton, or free Merton borough parks, CourtFinder shows live availability across all of them.
| Venue | Courts | Price/hr (Jul 2026) | Nearest tube | Booking window |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wimbledon Park | 20 courts (tarmac and artificial grass, some floodlit) | £14.60/hr | Wimbledon Park (District line) | 8 days in advance (releases 10:00pm) |
| Roehampton Playing Fields | Multiple unlit courts | £5/hr off-peak, £10.50/hr evenings and weekends | North-west of Wimbledon (Roehampton area) | 7 days in advance |
| Eel Brook Common | 2 unlit tarmac courts | £12/hr | Parsons Green (4 stops north on the District line from Wimbledon Park) | 8 days in advance |
| Hurlingham Park | 3 unlit carpet courts | £12/hr | Putney Bridge (3 stops north on the District line from Wimbledon Park) | 8 days in advance |
| Clapham Common | 8 hard courts, some floodlit | £12.50/hr | Clapham Common or Clapham South | 7 days in advance |
| Dundonald Recreation Ground | Unlit tarmac courts | Free | Wimbledon (next stop south on the District line from Wimbledon Park) | 2 days in advance |
| Holland Garden | Unlit tarmac courts | Free | Near Wimbledon or Raynes Park | 2 days in advance |
| Cottenham Park | Unlit tarmac courts | Free | Near Wimbledon or Raynes Park | 2 days in advance |
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1. Wimbledon Park
Address: Wimbledon Park, Home Park Rd, London SW19 7HR
Courts: 20 courts (tarmac and artificial grass, some floodlit)
Price: £14.60/hr
Nearest tube: Wimbledon Park (District line)
Booking: 8 days in advance (releases 10:00pm)
Website: Clubspark Wimbledon Park website
Wimbledon Park is the largest pay-and-play tennis facility in the area and the closest public courts to the Championships grounds. With 20 courts across tarmac and artificial grass surfaces (some floodlit for evening play) it is the natural first choice for anyone searching for Wimbledon Park tennis courts or Wimbledon tennis court booking during tournament fortnight. No membership is required: book online and turn up to play.
Insider tip
Wimbledon Park releases slots at 10pm, eight days ahead. During the Championships, popular evening slots go quickly! Set a reminder and check CourtFinder for live availability across all nearby venues if your preferred time is taken.
2. Roehampton Playing Fields
Address: Roehampton Playing Fields, London SW15
Courts: Multiple unlit courts
Price: £5/hr off-peak, £10.50/hr evenings and weekends
Nearest tube: North-west of Wimbledon (Roehampton area)
Booking: 7 days in advance
Roehampton Playing Fields sits to the north-west of Wimbledon and offers some of the most affordable pay-and-play tennis in the area. Off-peak sessions at £5 per hour are excellent value if you can play during weekday daytime. All courts are unlit, so plan for daylight hours.
Insider tip
At £5/hr off-peak, Roehampton is the cheapest paid option near Wimbledon. Pair it with a District line trip to Wimbledon Park if you want a full day of tennis at different price points.
3. Eel Brook Common
Address: Eel Brook Common, Fulham, London
Courts: 2 unlit tarmac courts
Price: £12/hr
Nearest tube: Parsons Green (4 stops north on the District line from Wimbledon Park)
Booking: 8 days in advance
Website: Clubspark Eel Brook Common website
Eel Brook Common has two unlit tarmac courts in Fulham, a short District line ride north from Wimbledon Park. A practical alternative when Wimbledon-area courts are fully booked, with straightforward pay-and-play booking and no membership required.
Insider tip
Only two courts means availability can be tight at weekends. Book early, or use CourtFinder to compare slots at Hurlingham Park and Eel Brook on the same Fulham corridor.
4. Hurlingham Park
Address: Hurlingham Park, Hurlingham Rd, Fulham, London SW6
Courts: 3 unlit carpet courts
Price: £12/hr
Nearest tube: Putney Bridge (3 stops north on the District line from Wimbledon Park)
Booking: 8 days in advance
Website: Clubspark Hurlingham Park website
Hurlingham Park offers three quality synthetic carpet courts at the northern end of the park, near Putney Bridge. It is one of the most convenient alternatives on the District line when Wimbledon Park is busy. Hurlingham also appears on our guide to free tennis courts in London for early-morning free play - see that page for free-hour details.
Insider tip
Putney Bridge is just three District line stops from Wimbledon Park, making Hurlingham a quick fallback when tournament crowds squeeze local availability.
5. Clapham Common
Address: Clapham Common, London SW4
Courts: 8 hard courts, some floodlit
Price: £12.50/hr
Nearest tube: Clapham Common or Clapham South
Booking: 7 days in advance
Website: Clubspark Clapham Common website
Clapham Common is a little further out but worth the trip for eight hard courts (some floodlit) and reliable pay-and-play booking. A solid option if you are staying south of the river and want more court choice than the smaller Fulham parks offer.
Insider tip
With eight courts and some floodlights, Clapham Common often has better evening availability than the two- and three-court sites closer to Wimbledon.
6. Free tennis courts in Merton (near Wimbledon)
South of Wimbledon Park, the London Borough of Merton has several public tennis courts that are free to book up to two days in advance. Most are unlit tarmac making them perfect for daytime play when you want tennis near Wimbledon without paying hourly rates. They are close to Wimbledon or Raynes Park stations.
Dundonald Recreation Ground
Address: Dundonald Recreation Ground, Wimbledon, London
Courts: Unlit tarmac courts
Price: Free
Nearest tube: Wimbledon (next stop south on the District line from Wimbledon Park)
Booking: 2 days in advance
Dundonald Recreation Ground is in the London Borough of Merton, closest to Wimbledon station. Courts are free to book up to two days in advance constituting a strong budget option south of Wimbledon Park.
Holland Garden
Address: Holland Garden, London SW20
Courts: Unlit tarmac courts
Price: Free
Nearest tube: Near Wimbledon or Raynes Park
Booking: 2 days in advance
Website: Clubspark Holland Garden website
Holland Garden offers free public tennis courts in Merton, south of Wimbledon Park. Most courts are unlit tarmac and therefore ideal for daytime play when you want a no-cost booking near the tournament.
Cottenham Park
Address: Cottenham Park, London SW20
Courts: Unlit tarmac courts
Price: Free
Nearest tube: Near Wimbledon or Raynes Park
Booking: 2 days in advance
Website: Clubspark Cottenham Park website
Cottenham Park is another free Merton borough venue south of Wimbledon Park. Like Dundonald and Holland Garden, bookings open up to two days ahead with no membership required.
Frequently Asked Questions
If rain or peak demand rules out outdoor play, see our guide to indoor tennis courts in London for pay-and-play indoor options across the capital (no membership required).
Ready to play near Wimbledon?
Wimbledon Park is the headline venue for tennis courts near Wimbledon, but the District line opens up strong alternatives at Roehampton, Eel Brook Common, and Hurlingham Park when slots are scarce. For budget play, the free Merton courts at Dundonald, Holland Garden, and Cottenham Park are worth checking two days ahead.
If the weather turns or every outdoor court is booked during Championships fortnight, our indoor tennis courts in London guide covers pay-and-play indoor options. For free play at other London venues, see our guide to free tennis courts in London. For courts across central London, try our courts in Central London guide.