Padel for the people.
Built around community.

Padel People is building the UK’s most community-focused padel network. From forgotten spaces to thriving clubs, we create affordable, welcoming places for people to play, connect and belong.

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How it started

Padel People was founded in 2022 by James Rock and George Sandbach with a simple belief:

Great padel clubs shouldn't only exist in wealthy city centres.

While much of the industry chased premium venues, we took a different path, bringing affordable, welcoming clubs to the towns and communities that had been overlooked. Today that vision is a network of clubs across the UK, built from warehouses, leisure units, old tennis courts and golf clubs, with more in development.

As we grow, our aim stays the same: make great padel more accessible, strengthen local communities and create clubs people genuinely want to be part of.

How it started
2022
  • Padel People founded
  • First court launched
2023
  • First clubs opened
  • Community model takes shape
2024
  • Coaching programmes grow
  • Community model refined
2025
  • Indoor expansion begins
  • New venues across the UK
2026
  • Partner programme launched
  • National expansion accelerates

We build clubs, not facilities

  • 01Beginners feel genuinely welcome
  • 02Regular players know each other's names
  • 03Coaches come from the local community
  • 04Juniors are welcome to learn and improve
  • 05Social matters as much as competition
Anyone can build courts. What matters is what happens after the booking, that's the difference between a facility and a club.
James Rock & George Sandbach, Co-Founders
Community first
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Community first

We build clubs where people know each other, not anonymous booking sheds.

Accessible
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Accessible

Affordable pricing and inclusive programmes so anyone can pick up a racket.

Local
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Local

Every venue reflects the town it sits in, its people, its character, its needs.

Long-term
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Long-term

Sustainable clubs built to last, not short-term trends chasing a boom.

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More than court counts

People connect with impact, not court counts. Here's what community actually looks like at a Padel People club.

Weekly socials

Regular social sessions at every club, open to every level.

Women in padel

Programmes designed to grow female participation in the sport.

Junior coaching

A welcoming place for young players to pick up the game.

Local jobs

Coaches and operators hired from the towns we open in.

Schools & grassroots

Partnerships that bring padel to the wider local community.

Charity & events

Fundraisers and get-togethers that go beyond the booking.

The future of padel in Britain

We believe padel belongs in every town, not just major cities. Our mission is to build the UK's most accessible padel network while protecting the culture and community that made the sport special.

Frequently asked questions

Do I have to be a member to play?
Not at all, everyone's welcome, whether you're a member or just dropping in for a game. Membership simply adds perks like discounted rates and priority booking if you play regularly.
What does membership include?
Members get discounted court rates, priority booking and first access to socials, leagues and events at their home club. It's designed for anyone who plays often and wants to be part of the community.
Are you opening new clubs?
We're always looking for new sites to bring padel to more towns and communities across the UK. If you'd like padel where you live, have a space that could work, or want to partner with us, get in touch.

Club-specific FAQs, parking, opening hours & cancellation

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