Welcome to Penzance Lawn Tennis Club

Centrally located in the stunning setting of Penlee Park, Penzance Tennis Club is a non-profit club run by enthusiastic volunteers and affiliated to the Lawn Tennis Association. With 4 new Tiger Turf artificial grass courts and 3 hard courts, all benefitting from the very latest LED floodlight technology, we think our facilities are amongst the very best in the South West.

The club prides itself on friendliness and inclusivity, and we warmly welcome everyone.

Play Tennis

We run popular social mix-in sessions every week so whatever your standard, competitive tennis is available to all! Our 5 Mens & 6 Ladies teams play in the Cornwall Summer League, plus every year we enter teams in the Winter Mixed League. The club also run regular Tournaments plus there’s Singles & Doubles Ladders for all abilities and ages.

For more information on membership CLICK HERE

Coaching

Our Award Winning Head Coach, Ian Vidgen, and his dedicated team provide a comprehensive programme of coaching for adults and juniors of all ages and abilities, both individually and on a group basis.

For more information on coaching CLICK HERE

Visitors

Whether you are new to the area or just visiting on holiday, visitors are warmly welcomed at the Club. Non-members can book a court via ‘pay & play’ or simply turn up to any of our social mix-ins for a game and pay a guest fee.

For more visitor information CLICK HERE

First Service Cafè & Bar

Situated within the clubhouse, our award winning First Service Cafè & Bar prides itself on freshly prepared food at affordable prices. The terrace overlooking the courts is a real sun trap – a lovely spot to relax and watch the tennis.

For more information & opening hours CLICK HERE

Events

At Penzance Tennis Club there’s always something happening – on court we run competitions and tournaments throughout the year, plus off court the club has an active social scene centred around our clubhouse.

For tournaments, competitions and more CLICK HERE

Latest Club News from Facebook

⭐⭐ PzTC is looking for a new Office Administrator! ⭐⭐The person taking on this role will be the front face of this vibrant institution and the central point of the many facets of a tennis club that caters for both members and the general public: facilitating connections between coaches, committee members, club members, bar manager and other key personnel.He or she would need to be highly organised, energetic and a good communicator – overseeing the varied day to day running of our tennis club to ensure it runs as smoothly as possible.The hours can be flexible according to circumstances with the opportunity to work some hours at home as well as from the office base.For full job description and details of how to apply visitpenzancetennisclub.co.uk/events/Please share to spread the word 👌 ... See MoreSee Less
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Clubnight 4/11/2025 Cancelled due to rain. See everyone next week! ... See MoreSee Less
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2 weeks ago

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Match Report – Truro D vs Penzance ECornwall Winter League 2025/26 – Premier East/West DivisionDate: Sunday, 2nd November 2025Venue: Truro Tennis ClubResult: Truro D 10 – 0 Penzance ETruro D made a perfect start to the 2025/26 Winter Mixed League season with a dominant 10-0 win at home against Penzance E. The team displayed consistent form, solid teamwork, and a high level of focus throughout the match.Men’s DoublesBorislav Baychev and Ross Dawler played superbly to deliver a commanding 6-2, 6-3 win against James Zierold and Magnus Telning. Boris impressed with aggressive smashes at the net, while Ross’s sharp volleys and consistency helped keep the pressure on the visitors. Their control of the match from start to finish set the tone for the day.Ladies’ DoublesJo Temple and Alelie Dawler faced a talented junior pair, Mara Forrest and Dolores Wright. Despite the youth of the opposition, the Truro ladies used their experience to great effect, winning 6-1, 6-2. Alelie was particularly strong at the net, cutting off rallies with confidence, while Jo’s deep and consistent baseline play ensured Penzance were constantly under pressure. Credit must go to Mara and Dolores, who showed excellent technique and produced some lovely shots under pressure.Mixed Doubles 1In the first mixed rubber, Boris teamed up with Jo to face James and Mara in what proved to be the closest contest of the day. The match featured plenty of momentum swings and drama, with Truro eventually winning 7-6, 7-6. Despite letting three match points slip at 6-5, 40-0 in the second set, Boris and Jo held their nerve in the tie-breaks. The pair combined well, with Jo’s consistency and Boris’s attacking flair proving decisive.Mixed Doubles 2On the adjacent court, Ross and Alelie maintained the team’s 100% record with a well-earned 6-2, 6-4 win over Magnus and Dolores. The match featured long, high-quality rallies and impressive shot-making from both sides. Ross’s solid groundstrokes and Alelie’s excellent net play were key factors in securing the win.Final Result: Truro D 10 – 0 Penzance EA superb start to the winter campaign from Truro D, with all players contributing strongly. Penzance’s junior players, in particular, should be commended for their effort, composure, and the quality of their shot selection throughout the match. ... See MoreSee Less
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2 weeks ago

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The mighty F team celebrating with a veritable feast and a mug of tea after a hard fought match vs Redruth…. Won on count back..Phew. ... See MoreSee Less
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