We hope that the FAQs below are useful but please get in touch if you need further information.

About the courts

Where are St Ann’s Tennis courts?
The eight St Ann’s Tennis courts are in the north-west corner of St Ann’s Well Gardens in Hove (bordering Somerhill Road and Nizells Avenue.) Do check out the map on our Contact page

When are the courts open?
The courts are open year round, during the hours of daylight.

What facilities are there at St Ann’s Tennis?
There are eight courts at St Ann’s Tennis. The courts, which are run by the St Ann’s Tennis CIC, have recently been extensively refurbished.

Are there catering facilities at St Ann’s Tennis?
The Garden Café is just a few yards away from the tennis courts. The Café offers snacks and drinks throughout the day – from 8am daily until 5pm (or earlier, depending on the weather).

Where are the loos?
There are public toilets next to the Garden Cafe, two minutes from the courts.

All members and visitors are required to follow St Ann’s Tennis rules, covering use of courts, booking rules, etc. See here.

Booking courts

How do I book courts at St Ann’s?
The courts are open to all players and can be  booked through the ClubSpark booking system. Pay & Play costs £8.60 an hour. Courts are free for members of St Ann’s Tennis; annual membership costs £110. Please visit the Booking Information page for more details.

Why do I have to pay for courts?
Brighton & Hove Council no longer funds the upkeep of any parks tennis courts in the city and is encouraging the introduction of self-funding management models. To read a statement from Rob Walker, Head of Parks, please click here. For more information about St Ann’s Tennis CIC, please click here.

Can I cancel my booking?
Yes. You can cancel any court booking up to 24hrs beforehand. No refunds are possible if it’s less than 24 hours before your booking. St Ann’s Tennis does not offer refunds for rain or wind-affected bookings. All players book at their own risk.

How do I become a St Ann’s Tennis member?
Membership is managed through the LTA’s ClubSpark booking system. Please visit our Membership page for more info. Members should be aware that Courts 7&8 are reserved for public booking (non-members) on Sundays, 2-5pm, during St Ann’s club sessions. Members cannot book those courts during those times. They are welcome, however, to join in club sessions free of charge.

About St Ann’s Tennis

What is the St Ann’s Tennis Community Interest Company?
The St Ann’s Tennis Community Interest Company is a non-profit organisation, set up in summer 2020 in order to manage and maintain the eight tennis courts in St Ann’s Well Gardens for the benefit of the whole community. St Ann’s Tennis CIC has embarked on a long-term programme of court improvements with resurfacing of all the courts planned for next year. St Ann’s Tennis is a registered LTA club, and competes in the Brighton & Hove Parks League season. For more info, see About St Ann’s Tennis.

Coaching & competitive tennis

Can I get tennis coaching?
Yes! Find out more about our team of authorised LTA-qualified coaches at St Ann’s Tennis via our Coaching page.

What about competitive tennis at St Ann’s Tennis?
Team St Ann’s plays in the Brighton & Hove Parks League. Please visit our Competitions page for more details.

Are there club sessions at St Ann’s Tennis?
Yes, every Sunday at 2pm. All members are invited to join us. Details here.

Is First Aid available on site?
No. All members and visitors play at St Ann’s Tennis at  their own risk. There is a first aid box at the Garden Cafe should it be required.