Spotlight: Morpeth Tennis Club
Six floodlit courts, coaching for juniors and adults, and pay-and-play access — Morpeth Tennis Club at Longhirst is open to everyone, not just members.
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.