Waverley Lawn Tennis Squash and Sports Club
Edinburgh's hidden sports club: floodlit tennis, classic squash, gym, snooker & a sunny balcony bar – all in one friendly spot.
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About
If you're walking down Suffolk Road in Newington, keep an eye out for the unassuming entrance to Waverley Lawn Tennis Squash and Sports Club – a proper local institution that's been the heart of the community for years. Step inside and you'll find four floodlit all‑weather artificial grass tennis courts that hum with action well into the evening, two traditional plaster‑walled squash courts with a gallery for that classic echo, a professional‑standard snooker table, and a compact but well‑kitted gym. The real gem? The sunny viewing balcony off the bar, where you can sip a drink while watching the tennis below. It's a membership club, but the vibe is friendly and welcoming – I'd recommend ringing ahead to arrange a taster session or joining one of the club leagues to really get into the swing of things.
Facilities
Sports Centre
Waverley Lawn Tennis, Squash and Sports Club is a well-equipped, active and friendly club offering tennis, squash, racketball, gym, snooker, and a bar with a viewing balcony.
Dining
The club features a staffed bar and lounge with a sunny viewing balcony overlooking the tennis courts.
Gym
The club has a fitness room with a selection of cardio and weights equipment.
Snooker
The venue has a professional standard snooker table.
Squash
The venue has two traditional plaster-walled squash and racketball courts with a gallery.
Tennis
The club has four all-weather artificial grass tennis courts with floodlights.
Full Description
Waverley Lawn Tennis Squash and Sports Club is a well‑equipped, active and friendly sports club nestled in the Newington area of Edinburgh, located at 22 Suffolk Road, Edinburgh EH16 5NJ, Scotland. The club is open daily from 09:00 to 23:00, and has parking available on site. It is wheelchair accessible and includes restroom facilities. The club has an operational EV charging station with 7 POD Point Type 2 (Socket Only) connectors, each providing 7 kW of power (Level 2, AC Single‑Phase, 230V, 32A). Usage requires membership (public – membership required), with a complicated tariff structure of £0.45/kWh and £0.75/kWh. Tennis players can enjoy four all‑weather, artificial grass tennis courts fitted with floodlights, allowing play well into the evening. The squash and racketball facilities comprise two traditional plaster‑walled courts with a gallery for spectators. For those looking to improve, coaching is available for all ages and standards through the Waverley Sports Academy. The club runs its own leagues and tournaments, as well as local and regional team matches. A fitness room contains a selection of cardio and weights equipment. Snooker enthusiasts will find a professional‑standard snooker table. The club features a staffed bar and lounge with a sunny viewing balcony that overlooks the tennis courts – perfect for relaxing after a game. The club also has a snooker table and a bar, and is categorised as a sports club with a primary type of sports_club. It has received a rating of 4.4 out of 5 from 44 user reviews on Google Maps and is listed as operational. The club is served by the City of Edinburgh Council area. Additional details from the club's website highlight its warm community feel, with a focus on competitive play and social events. The club is also listed on Yelp and Trip.com, though no reviews are present on those platforms. The exact opening hours are listed as 9:00 AM–4:00 PM on Trip.com, though the main source states 09:00–23:00 daily. The club is located in the Scotland East region.