Tennis & Multi-Sports Courts
Ardingly Tennis & Multi-Sports Courts are a fantastic community space for tennis, basketball and ‘5-a-side’ football, located just below the playground on the Recreation Ground.
Whether you’re looking for a casual game or regular practice, the courts are open to all residents – families, children, and sports enthusiasts.

What’s Available
2 full-size hard courts (recently surfaced) – suitable for:
- Tennis
- Basketball
- 5-A-Side Football
How To Reserve Courts
Call 01444 220 499 to book courts up to a week in advance for a maximum of 2 hours. Payment in Cash or BACS.
Regular Hirers wishing to arrange recurring games should call the booking number to reserve courts and determine booking fees.
PLEASE NOTE: Online booking will be established in late 2025.
Costs for Residents
Tennis
Adults £5.10 per hour; Juniors & Tennis Club Guests £2.55
Ardingly Tennis Club: Regular users may wish to join Ardingly’s Tennis Club where members pay an annual membership fee to cover all bookings; courts can also be booked up to a month in advance. See here for details.
Qualified Coaches (level 2 or above) are permitted on the courts, please contact the Parish Clerk on 01444 220 499 to confirm fee schedule.
Football
Adults £10.20 per hour, Juniors and Tennis Club Guests £5.10
Both courts must be booked. Only soft shoes may be used, absolutely no studs or spikes.
Basketball
Hoop Practice: (1 Court)
Adults £5.10 per hour, Juniors & Tennis Club Guests £2.55
Game Play (Full Area):
Adults £10.20 per hour, Juniors & Tennis Club Guests £5.10.
Usage Rules
Courts are available for use by all members of the community. Please ensure they are left in a state ready for others to enjoy them, and keep our village clean by disposing of rubbish and chewing gum at home, or in a nearby bin. Please also respect both our neighbours and court users by not making excessive noise or causing distractions.
To report any maintenance issues please contact the Parish Clerk
In case of emergency, the nearest defibillator is at the Pavilion
Booking Conditions
- Booking is mandatory via Ardingly Parish Clerk on 01444 220 499
- Only tennis, basketball, badminton or ‘5-a-side’ football are permitted.
- Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Football bookings must book both courts.
- Look after your possessions. Ardingly Parish Council accepts no responsibility for items lost, stolen or damaged on the premises.
- Players play at their own risk. To the extent permitted by law, Ardingly Parish Council will not accept responsibility for any injuries incurred during play at the Ardingly Parish Council multi-use courts in any weather/ground conditions. Court usage in poor weather conditions is at the individual’s personal risk.
- Damage is chargeable to the offender(s).
Expressly Prohibited
- NO Bicycles, scooters, roller blades, skateboards, pushchairs or other wheeled objects/devices. They must remain outside and not on the court surface.
- ALL users must use soft soled shoes to protect the surface. Studs and spikes are expressly prohibited.
- NO dogs allowed (with the exception of guide dogs).
- NO GLASS
Court Configuration
- By default the courts are set up for tennis.
- Please be careful with the nets and other equipment. Users are responsible for setting up the courts as they need, and courts must be returned ready for tennis before the session ends.
Location
Recreation Ground, Street Lane, Ardingly, West Sussex, RH17 6UN