Welcome to Cornwall’s Tennis Club of the Year for 2026

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.

Named Cornwall’s Club of the Year for 2026 in the Cornwall County Awards, 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.

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Penzance Tennis Club

2 days ago

There is so much going on at the club right now, that I thought I would share our recent newsletter. There are some key events and elements that are worth reading up on including:* The launch of the Clubhouse Cafe that is now managed by PZTC on Easter Sunday, 5th April with the chance for all of the local community and beyond to have a go at tennis. * There are also many Easter activities for the whole family on Easter Sunday from 10am - 4pm including an Easter Egg Hunt and Egg decorating, more details later.* Plans for Social Activities for our growing band of youngsters.* Tennis success stories for many Penzance players.Please share this post as we have much to celebrate!Following the recent announcements that Penzance Tennis Club was awarded Tennis Cornwall Club of the Year and that we have also been shortlisted as a National Finalist for the LTA Club of the Year 2026, I just wanted to take a moment to say how incredibly proud I am of our club.These achievements are a testament to the dedication, passion, and hard work of everyone involved – from our volunteers and committee members to our coaches and players. It’s the strength of our whole club community that makes recognition like this possible.I will be visiting the National Tennis Centre in Roehampton on 16th April for the awards ceremony, where the national winner will be announced.A huge thank you goes to our volunteers, our fantastic committee, Ian Vidgen and his talented coaching team, my wife Lil (who often gets roped in to help with social events), James for his outstanding ground maintenance work, and Nic in the office, who has built so effectively on the strong foundation left by Kathy, and to every member whose teamwork has made this success possible. We were recognised for excelling in every category:League participationSignificant increase in membershipHigh number of competitive events & tournamentsJunior developmentHigh-quality coaching teamTennis opportunities for all agesSocial tennis & eventsLarge number of volunteersLinks with the communityWe are also immensely proud of the legendary Keith Songhirst, who received the Lifetime Achievement Award for his outstanding contributions to tennis in Cornwall. Please see our Facebook page for Keith’s acceptance speech.Our coaching team continues to shine. One of our older members recently shared how Ellyn inspired him to return to tennis after a serious injury, while Sammy has been brilliant organising extra tournaments for all ages, with Ian and Sarah preparing our teams so well. Holly has continued to develop our promising youngsters’ technical skills and love for the game - what a team!Special thanks also go to Sarah Arnold for her voluntary support with social events - from fun rounders in the park to last year’s unforgettable Halloween party. Sarah and Lil are planning this year’s programme of social events, and we warmly welcome your ideas and volunteers to help organise them.Growing Our Junior Community & Clubhouse Café PlansWe are keen to support activities that develop our young players’ social skills. With over 70 children regularly playing tennis at the club, we hope to organise film clubs, social get-togethers, and board game nights to help them build lasting friendships. Volunteers to support this initiative, and a parent representative for the junior committee, would be hugely appreciated.Thanks to Lou and Sarah for helping with the Junior Awards Night and Christmas Party, and Ellyn and Emily for assisting Ian and Sarah with events. With a few more team members, we could create truly special experiences for our children. Please contact me, Ian, or Sarah if you would like to get involved.To accommodate the growing number of junior players, the Clubhouse Café will now open on Mondays and Tuesdays from 3.30 pm, serving food and drinks for both adults and children.Thank you all for making Penzance Tennis Club such a wonderful community. Here’s to celebrating our achievements and continuing to grow together! Looking ahead, we are excited about the Easter Sunday launch of our newly developed Clubhouse Cafe! There will be fun events for all ages, including:Parent & Child mini-tournamentTennis taster sessions for non-membersEaster Egg HuntDelicious food: Easter Simnel Cake, Chocolate Easter Egg Shortbread, Cream Teas, Savoury Teas, Breakfast Baps, homemade soups, quiches, and morePlease see attached poster for full details including timings. We are also holding an Easter Raffle so we would welcome donations of an Easter Egg for this. In terms of the ongoing plans for the café and bar, the staff plan to open longer during the day, on Fridays evenings, over weekends, and during tournaments. We will review other evenings (eg Thursdays) as current usage is low, though the bar will remain open on Wednesdays thanks to our willing volunteers. We are always looking for more volunteers - the more hands, the lighter the workload!Please continue to use the Honesty Box for drinks and coffee (£1 each). After a recent theft, it will be moved into the main café for better security and CCTV coverage. During the café upgrade from 30th March to 4th April, Ellie and Nicky would welcome assistance - please reach out if you can help.Please note the Café will be closed from 2pm on Friday 27th until the relaunch on Sunday 5th April @ 10amVeterans Tournament and Cornwall Team SuccessIn the spring sunshine on Sunday, we hosted our ever-popular 37th Open Vets Mixed Doubles tournament. Always a highlight of the competition calendar, 20 pairs, split across two age groups, battled it out in a round-robin format, producing some exciting tennis played in fantastic spirit.In the ‘more mature’ section, it was an all-Penzance final, with Helena Luke & Jon Atter securing a narrow victory over Bryn Heale & Dave Murthwaite.In the ‘junior’ section, Penzance pair Maxine Dillon & Chris Woodcock put up a strong fight, but it was Julie Chappell (Peru) & Dave Forrest (Penzance) who claimed the silverware for the third year running!Thank you to all who took part and helped create a great day for spectators, and to the café staff for keeping everyone well-fed and watered.A huge thanks must also go to Di Hilage, ably assisted by Ben Jones, for keeping the tournament running smoothly and officiating throughout the day, and to our Platinum Club Sponsors, The Longboat Inn, for their continued support. We have an exciting year ahead! (See pictures at the bottom)Big congratulations to our very own Jacob Clemens! Jacob was part of the Cornwall 18U Boys Team, who today secured promotion to Group 5 with a 6-3 victory over South of Scotland. Jacob played singles, winning 6-0, 6-4.Well done to Jacob (4th from the right on the group picture below) and to all the players in the Cornwall team for this fantastic achievement!Diary Dates:Key dates for your diarySun 5th April – Easter Eggstravaganza & Launch of the New Clubhouse Cafe, 10am onwards (Adult & Child Doubles)Sat 2nd May – Penzance Tennis Club Open DayJune (TBA) – Quiz NightSat 18th July – Junior Team Tennis Festival, 2–6pmSun 26th July – Sat, 1st Aug – Senior Open TournamentSun 16th – Fri, 21st Aug – Senior & Junior Open TournamentThurs 3rd – Sat, 12th Sept – Club ChampionshipsMon 28th Sept – Sat, 3rd Oct – Club Vets ChampionshipsMon 30th Nov, 7pm – AGMAnd Finally....Don’t forget to submit your subscription forms to the office! Take advantage of the 2% early payment discount before it ends on Tuesday, 31st March. Please remember to tick the consent box if you wish to continue receiving newsletters and email updates from us.Thank you once again to everyone who makes Penzance Tennis Club such a special place. Here’s to another fantastic year of tennis, community, and fun!Warm regards,Brett DyeChair ... See MoreSee Less

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Penzance Tennis Club

3 days ago

🎾 FREE Adult & Child (10 & Older) Doubles Competition! 🎾Join us for a fantastic Adult & Child Doubles Competition on Sunday 5th April at 1pm. This friendly event is open to pairs of adults and children aged 10 or older. Children can play with a parent, grandparent, older sibling or family friend. Whether you’re looking for some healthy competition or just a fun afternoon on the court, this is the perfect opportunity to team up and enjoy the game together.📅 Date: Sunday, 5th April🕐 Time: 1:00pm📍 Location: Penzance Tennis ClubAll skill levels welcome! FREE to enter. To sign up click on the link in the comments section ... See MoreSee Less

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