Essex padel takes in country clubs at Woodham Walter and Herongate, covered courts at Padel4all in Southend and Padelstars in Loughton, and some very cheap per-person pricing at Padel United in Great Baddow. Three David Lloyd clubs add members-only courts.
Prices verified October 2026Loughton · 4 covered
Four new courts at the Old Loughtonians hockey ground, priced per person: £10 a head off-peak and £12 peak for non-members, with members paying a fifth less.
Chelmsford · 2 outdoor
Two panoramic outdoor courts on a recreation ground in Great Baddow, priced per person and priced low: £5.50 each off-peak and £7.50 peak for non-members. Members pay a pound or so less.
Southend-on-Sea · 3 covered · 1 outdoor
Three covered courts and an outdoor court at the Southend Leisure and Tennis complex in Garon Park. Book through Padel4all; three of the four courts keep the Thames estuary drizzle off your head.
Southend-on-Sea · 2 outdoor
Two outdoor courts at the Snakes Lane club in Southend, included in Platinum membership.
Brentwood · 2 covered · 1 outdoor
Three floodlit panoramic courts, two of them covered, at a country club in Herongate, open to members and visitors alike. Bookings go through MATCHi.
Woodham Walter · 4 outdoor
Four outdoor courts on The Warren golf estate near Maldon, with a clubhouse and restaurant for afterwards. Prices live in Playtomic; the setting, between two golf courses, is free.
Basildon · 2 outdoor
Two padel courts with seating and viewing areas at a Basildon sports club. Members pay £20 a court for 90 minutes, which is £5 each and hard to beat in Essex; rackets and balls hire for £2 a player.
Kelvedon · 2 indoor · 2 outdoor
Two indoor and two outdoor courts at a large members-only health club near Kelvedon, with a pool and gym alongside. A perk of membership, not a pay-and-play option.
Chigwell · 3 outdoor
Three courts at the Chigwell club on Roding Lane, bookable by members in the David Lloyd app. Membership required; padel sits alongside tennis, pools and a spa.
Harlow · 3 outdoor
Three outdoor courts at the Harlow Innovation Park club, part of a David Lloyd membership.
| Club | Town | Courts | Setting | Off-peak pp | Peak pp | Booking | App |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Padelstars Chigwell | Loughton | 4 | 4 covered | £15.00 | £18.00 | Members book first | – |
| Padel United Chelmsford | Chelmsford | 2 | 2 outdoor | £8.25 | £11.25 | Pay & play | ClubSpark |
| Padel4all Garon Park | Southend-on-Sea | 4 | 3 covered · 1 outdoor | – | – | Pay & play | – |
| The Heron Padel Club | Brentwood | 3 | 2 covered · 1 outdoor | – | – | Pay & play | MATCHi |
| Bunsay Padel | Woodham Walter | 4 | 4 outdoor | – | – | Pay & play | Playtomic |
| Club Kingswood | Basildon | 2 | 2 outdoor | – | – | Check booking rules | – |
| Prested Hall Health Club | Kelvedon | 4 | 2 indoor · 2 outdoor | – | – | Members only | Playtomic |
| David Lloyd Chigwell | Chigwell | 3 | 3 outdoor | – | – | Members only | David Lloyd app |
| David Lloyd Harlow | Harlow | 3 | 3 outdoor | – | – | Members only | David Lloyd app |
| David Lloyd Southend | Southend-on-Sea | 2 | 2 outdoor | – | – | Members only | David Lloyd app |
Bishop's Stortford · 2 covered · 17 mi
Off-peak games at the pay-and-play clubs we track in Essex start at £8.25 per player for 90 minutes, with a typical off-peak price of £11.63. Peak evening slots cost up to £18.00 each. Prices assume four players sharing the court. The cheapest we have verified is Padel United Chelmsford.
Yes. 5 of the 10 clubs here let non-members book; 4 are members only (Prested Hall Health Club, David Lloyd Chigwell and David Lloyd Southend). Use the "No membership needed" filter above.
4 clubs have at least one indoor or covered court: The Heron Padel Club, Padel4all Garon Park, Prested Hall Health Club and Padelstars Chigwell. Covered courts keep the rain off but not the cold.
Bunsay Padel, with 4 courts. Bigger clubs are the best bet for a same-day booking at peak times.
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