Big Tennis Weekend - Sanders Park

The Barclays Big Tennis Weekend and what it is about:

Part of a nationwide campaign promoted by the LTA, the Barclays Big Tennis Weekend is taking place across Britain, encouraging thousands of people to get active on their local tennis courts. Anyone can come along and play!

Fun is the name of the game at any Barclays Big Tennis Weekend. Venues pack their days with coaching, games, competitions and other social events so you can guarantee a great day with friends and family.

At Sanders Park we will be inviting the community to come down to the courts and join in one of our guided sessions. To book on follow this link to choose your session: Book your free session here

What you need to bring to a Barclays Big Tennis Weekend

Just wear some comfortable clothes (think activewear) with a good pair of trainers and you’re good to go!

Don’t worry if you don’t have a racket or tennis balls –equipment will be supplied so anyone can come along and play.

The Barclays Big Free Tennis Weekend Saturday 4^th Oct’25

Junior - Guided Free Park Tennis age 6+

Time: 10:00-10:45am

This session will model our weekly Free Parks Tennis session at Sanders Park every Saturday from 10am - 11am starting Saturday 11th October!

This is social tennis with fun games and exercises, open to anyone looking to get started or improve their tennis skills. Come by yourself or as a family, all welcome, we'll play as a group once on court! (children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult).

Family Time - A Fun for All session welcoming all ages

Time: 11:00-11:45am

Step on court and try out all the equipment and stations we will set up for you to have a go at your leisure: from swing ball, to hitting giant beachballs, to mini racket and ball assault courses, or simply having a little rally. Activators will be on hand to guide and demonstrate - this is a great opportunity to have a go at your own speed by yourself or with friends and family!

Disability - Adaptive tennis session designed for those with a range of disabilities

Time: 12:15-1:00pm

A smaller quieter session with adaptive and sensory tennis equipment at the ready. This includes lighter rackets, catching nets, a range of balls in colours, sizes, textures and sounds, bases to hit from and a slower pace to accommodate. Activators will be on court to guide and offer support. Parastanding and wheelchair player’s welcome.

Adult Coaching - Walking tennis for adults

Time: 1:15-2:00pm

If you're recovering from illness or injury, or have reduced mobility, walking tennis is a wonderful way to stay active. Walking tennis is a slower, more accessible version of traditional tennis designed to be less physically demanding, allowing players to walk, not run or jump, and uses a slightly slower ball that you can let bounce twice.

Barclays Free Park Tennis - Free courts for age 13+ 

Time: 2:15-3:00pm

An open session for anyone aged 13+ to pick up a racket and hit some balls over the net. Activators will be on court to rally with you or come with friends and family and play together!