Playtime Padel Club
Barn Elms Sports Centre, Queen Elizabeth Walk, London, SW13 0DG
Data last verified: May 2026
About Playtime Padel Club
Playtime Padel Club operates three outdoor artificial grass courts within Barn Elms Sports Centre in Barnes, a well-established multi-sport facility in south-west London. The venue sits within a pleasant riverside setting and shares the site with squash, tennis, badminton, and table tennis facilities, as well as a bar and restaurant. Court hire is approximately £35 per hour with racket hire at £3 per person and balls at £3, making the total outlay competitive for the area. The club has a strong track record for hosting tournaments and is known for good facility maintenance. As an outdoor venue, balls can occasionally escape the court area, which is worth bearing in mind for players still developing control. For Barnes, Hammersmith, Mortlake, and Richmond players, Barn Elms offers a relaxed south-west London setting with a proper social space post-match.
Outdoor padel courts
Playtime Padel Club has 3 outdoor courts on artificial grass (crystal) surface. Outdoor padel is a great experience in good weather — courts feel more spacious and sessions under open sky have a different energy to indoor play. That said, outdoor courts are weather-dependent, so it's worth checking conditions before booking, particularly in autumn and winter. Many outdoor venues floodlight their courts for evening sessions. The weather widget below shows current and forecast padel conditions for this venue. New to the sport? Start with our beginner's guide.
Opening hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:00-21:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00-21:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00-21:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00-21:00 |
| Friday | 08:00-20:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00-20:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00-20:00 |
Hours may vary on public holidays. Always confirm with the venue before visiting.
Facilities & amenities
- Parking
- Changing rooms
- Showers
- Cafe / bar
- Equipment hire
- Coaching available
- Wheelchair accessible
- wifi
Useful reading
Frequently Asked Questions
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Playtime Padel Club has three outdoor artificial grass courts at Barn Elms Sports Centre. The outdoor setting means weather is a factor. Courts are not fully enclosed, so stray balls can occasionally leave the playing area — worth noting if you are still developing shot placement and control.
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Court hire is approximately £35 per hour. Racket hire is £3 per person and balls are £3. Total costs for four players with full equipment hire would be around £47 per session. Prices may vary — check playtimepadelclub.com for current rates before booking.
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Beyond padel, Barn Elms has squash courts, tennis courts, badminton, table tennis, a bar, and a restaurant. It is a full multi-sport facility with a longstanding community following. The social space makes it well-suited for groups who want to continue their session with food and drinks after playing.
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Yes — on-site parking is available at Barn Elms Sports Centre. Barnes Bridge and Barnes rail stations are both within a 10–12 minute walk for players arriving by train from Waterloo or Richmond.