Suffolk &amp; Cambs

<p>I&#8217;d love to visit! Thank you.</p>


<p>Come see us at Stowmarket LTC &#8211; we’re happy to host you anytime 🎾</p>



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<p>Whether you’re a beginner, need to fine-tune your game or just want to get your kids off a screen, there’s never been a better time to pick up a racquet. Forget sunshine and strawberries (though I do love both), the emergence of domes and all-weather courts in Suffolk &amp; Cambs means the game’s now a play-all-year sport and we’re here for it (though probably in a hoodie and gloves).&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Newmarket Tennis Club (opens in a new tab)" href="https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/newmarkettennisclub" target="_blank">Newmarket Tennis Club</a>, Suffolk </h2>



<p>Suffolk LTA’s Club of the Year 2021 has got it going on. Junior term-time courses kick off this week (13 Sept) through to December, with sessions for four to 17 year olds throughout the week. Events, holiday camps (hello half-term) and adult coaching are on offer too &#8211; sign up for membership (there’s a family option) for money off lessons, easy court booking, entrance to the Wimbledon ticket ballot and social tennis sessions. Loving the fact it’s non-profit and run by enthusiastic volunteers and with seven courts, three covered by a bubble, you’re not going to be short of a court if you join.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="http://www.cambridgeltc.com/about-us/clubs-british-tennis-awards/" target="_blank">Cambridge Lawn Tennis Club</a>, Cambridge </h2>



<p>Cambridgeshire’s LTA Club of the Year 2021 award went to this slick city club  *round of applause* and it won last year too. Situated near Emmanuel College Sports Ground, there are men&#8217;s, women’s and mixed teams to get involved in for members, with beginner and improver courses for non-members starting this week (13 Sept). It’s the largest club in the area, with more than 800 members, so there&#8217;s plenty of chance to practice your social skills along with your forehand. If your kids have been inspired by Emma this weekend, they can sign up for junior Autumn term coaching sessions for ages four to 11 years plus, which run for 13 weeks through to December after school and at weekends. &nbsp;</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="St Neots Lawn Tennis Club (opens in a new tab)" href="https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/stneotslawntennisclub/Events" target="_blank">St Neots Lawn Tennis Club</a>, Cambridgeshire </h2>



<p>This friendly club lies on the banks of the Great River Ouse and has four flood-lit, all-weather courts, ideal if you’re planning to train for Wimbledon 2022 this winter (we can dream, right?). Pro Nick Peck’s on hand to improve your game, while the kids can get involved with mini tennis and junior programmes after school or during the school holidays, plus there&#8217;s an Aces Programme for talented players wanting to take things further. After lessons and games you can hang at the clubhouse bar or hit the pro-shop for tennis bits or to get your racquet stringed. Become a member and you get to join in the club sessions &#8211; the next one’s a free adult beginner session (18 Sept) from 9-10am.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Woodbridge Tennis Club (opens in a new tab)" href="https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/WoodbridgeTennisClubIncDebenJuniors" target="_blank">Woodbridge Tennis Club</a>, Suffolk </h2>



<p>Lots to float your boat at this flourishing club, where six all-weather courts mean you can play rain or shine (though preferably shine). Right by River Deben, Tide Mill and Pavilion Cafe, this club wins our unofficial most scenic award. Adult beginner and improver sessions are available Monday to Friday, which non-members can join, and there&#8217;s plenty for kids here too, with LTA youth coaching for various ages throughout the week post-school under the guidance of coach Jon Mansfield.&nbsp;</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Huntingdon Tennis Club (opens in a new tab)" href="https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/HuntingdonTennisClub" target="_blank">Huntingdon Tennis Club</a>, Cambridgeshire </h2>



<p>New at Huntingdon are Tots &amp; Parents tennis classes on Monday and Wednesday afternoons in September &#8211; Venus and Serena&#8217;s dad started them at four years old, so what are you waiting for? After school courses for other age groups start this week and run until December, including improver and beginner sessions, which you don&#8217;t have to be a member to book. The club has three covered tennis courts and four flood-lit outdoor courts, plus a club house and lots of social events. Keep a look out on the website for half-term holiday courses.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Felixstowe Lawn Tennis Club  (opens in a new tab)" href="https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/FelixstoweLawnTennisClub" target="_blank">Felixstowe Lawn Tennis Club</a>, Suffolk </h2>



<p>Totally acing it, Felixstowe has nine grass courts for the summer and nine all-weather courts to handle the rest of the seasons. There’s a fancy clubhouse, loads of club sessions for members, but coaching for non-members too through head coaches Matt Hough and Jez Cowley’s <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Makeaball Tennis Academy  (opens in a new tab)" href="https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/Makeaballtennisacademy/News/825b2f3c-f62e-44ea-b03b-7e87c8495a6c" target="_blank">Makeaball Tennis Academy</a>. A new Autumn programme starts this week (14 Sept)&nbsp;through to December, including beginners, intermediate and advanced sessions from just £9 for a non-member. Get involved.&nbsp;</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="600" src="https://suffolkcambs.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2021/09/rsz_tennis-2-1440x780-1.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-23505" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/suffolkcambs/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2021/09/rsz_tennis-2-1440x780-1.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/suffolkcambs/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2021/09/rsz_tennis-2-1440x780-1-300x180.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/suffolkcambs/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2021/09/rsz_tennis-2-1440x780-1-720x432.jpg 720w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/suffolkcambs/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2021/09/rsz_tennis-2-1440x780-1-150x90.jpg 150w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/suffolkcambs/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2021/09/rsz_tennis-2-1440x780-1-875x525.jpg 875w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption>Purple rain (proof) courts at David Lloyd</figcaption></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.davidlloyd.co.uk/clubs/cambridge/club-facilities/tennis/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="David Lloyd Cambridge / Ipswich / Peterborough (opens in a new tab)">David Lloyd Cambridge / Ipswich / Peterborough</a></h2>



<p>It&#8217;s members only at tennis-focused DL clubs, which all have outdoor and indoor courts (Cambridge has eight inside, five out). Once you&#8217;re signed up &#8211; there&#8217;s a three-month trial option if you want to test out how much you use it before you commit to an annual fee &#8211; there are lots of courses to choose from, including a four-week beginner session, a refresher course if you want to get back into the swing of thing or some one-on-one with a coach to improve that serve. The social side of things tends to be good at these clubs if you want to find tennis partners and there are tournaments for those wanting more than a knock around.</p>



<p>A big bonus with DL clubs are all the other things on offer, from after school clubs and swimming pools to a rolling fitness programme including yoga, pilates, HIIT and strength and conditioning. &nbsp;</p>



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