Waverley Lawn Tennis Club
Serve, smash, and socialise at Waverley: Edinburgh's friendly, historic club for year-round tennis, squash, and good times!
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About
If you're in the Newington area of Edinburgh and keen to hit the courts, you absolutely have to check out Waverley Lawn Tennis, Squash and Sports Club! This place, founded way back in 1885, is a true gem with a super friendly vibe. You'll find fantastic all-weather tennis courts, top-notch squash courts, a gym, and even a snooker table. After a good game, head to the bar and relax on the sunny balcony overlooking the action – it’s the perfect spot to soak up the community feel. Whether you're a seasoned player or just starting, their Waverley Sports Academy has coaching for everyone, and membership gives you heaps of court time.
Facilities
Sports Club
Waverley Lawn Tennis, Squash and Sports Club, established in 1885 and located in the Newington area of Edinburgh, is a well-equipped, active, and friendly club offering tennis, squash/racketball, coaching, competitive play, a gym, snooker, and a bar.
Dining
The club features a staffed bar and lounge, which includes a sunny viewing balcony overlooking the tennis courts, a full-size championship snooker table, a darts board, and a range of drinks for members to enjoy.
Fitness Classes
The venue has a fitness room equipped with a selection of cardio and weights equipment.
Gym
The club provides a fitness room equipped with a selection of cardio and weights equipment.
Kids Programme
The club offers weekly coaching sessions and holiday camps for kids.
Snooker
The club features a professional standard snooker table, described as a full size championship snooker table, available for members in the bar and lounge area.
Spa
The club offers a sauna room as part of its facilities.
Squash
Waverley Lawn Tennis, Squash and Sports Club offers two traditional plaster-walled squash/racketball courts with a gallery.
Tennis
Waverley Lawn Tennis, Squash and Sports Club features four all-weather, artificial grass tennis courts, all of which are floodlit, allowing for year-round play. The club offers social tennis sessions, an extensive coaching program through Waverley Tennis Academy for all ages and standards, and competitive play with numerous teams participating in local and regional leagues and tournaments. The club does not have any indoor or covered tennis courts.
Full Description
Waverley Lawn Tennis, Squash and Sports Club, also known as Waverley Lawn Tennis Club, is a well-equipped, active, and friendly sports organization nestled in the Newington area of Edinburgh, located at 22 Suffolk Road, Edinburgh, EH16 5NJ, UK. Established in 1885, it is recognized as one of the foremost names in Scottish tennis. The club caters to all standards of play, from beginners to competitive team players, offering a wide range of social, coaching, and competitive opportunities. The facilities include four all-weather, artificial grass tennis courts with floodlights, two traditional plaster-walled squash/racketball courts with a gallery, and a fitness room equipped with cardio and weights. For recreation, there is a professional standard snooker table and a staffed bar and lounge with a sunny viewing balcony that overlooks the tennis courts. A sauna room and a clubhouse are also available, and the venue provides restrooms. Waverley Sports Academy runs an extensive coaching programme for all ages and standards. This includes weekly coaching sessions and holiday camps for children, as well as group coaching courses, private lessons, and drop-in sessions for adults. Members can enjoy year-round tennis with weekly social sessions, typically held on Saturday mornings and Wednesday evenings, along with virtually unlimited court time for personal games. The club encourages competitive play, entering numerous teams of all ages in various competitions such as the East of Scotland Tennis Leagues, Scottish Cup, Robin Welsh Cup, Inter Club Singles, AEGON Team Tennis, Veterans Leagues, Veterans GB, and Winter Leagues, in addition to internal club tournaments held annually. Membership at Waverley Lawn Tennis, Squash and Sports Club is flexible, allowing adults and families to join for both sports or specifically for squash or tennis. Junior and Intermediate memberships cover both squash and tennis. The club is wheelchair accessible and offers parking. It operates daily from 09:00 to 23:00, Monday through Sunday. The club has a rating of 4.4 out of 5 based on 44 user ratings. For more information, the club can be contacted at +441316679517, via their website at www.waverleysports.co.uk, or by email at waverley@waverleysports.co.uk.