Spotlight: Morpeth Tennis Club

Tennis in Morpeth has a proper home at Morpeth Tennis Club, located within the grounds of Longhirst Hall as part of the Morpeth Cricket, Hockey and Tennis Club. With six floodlit artificial grass courts, three recently laid and three refurbished. The facilities are among the best in Northumberland for club-level play.

One of the club's strengths is its accessibility. Courts are open to the public on a pay-and-play basis at eight pounds per hour, so you do not need to be a member to pick up a racquet. Booking is handled through the LTA's ClubSpark platform, making it straightforward to find and reserve a court online.

For those looking to improve, the coaching programme caters for both juniors and adults. Junior group coaching runs on Saturdays from 9am to 11am and Wednesdays from 4:30pm to 6pm, ideal slots for school-age players. Adults can join Cardio Tennis sessions on Thursday evenings from 6pm to 7pm, which combine fitness and technique in a social, high-energy format.

The floodlights extend playing hours to 10pm, meaning evening sessions are viable year-round, a significant advantage during Northumberland's shorter winter days. The shared clubhouse offers a bar, changing rooms and showers, so there is no need to rush off after a match.

Whether you are a returning player dusting off an old racquet, a parent looking for junior coaching, or simply want a casual hit with friends, Morpeth Tennis Club makes it easy to get on court.