Indoor padel courts with terracotta clay surfaces and forest green walls
OPENING OCTOBER 2026 · COLCHESTER · EASTER PARK

The rally never stops.

Four world-class super panoramic doubles courts. State of the art LED halo court lighting. A café that hums on a Saturday morning. A community built around the rally - and the conversation after it. All indoors.

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4
Indoor doubles courts
360
Days a year, weather-proof
AI
Cameras on every court
2
Social spaces
01 — The Club

A home court for the east of England.

Terracotta clay surface meeting a white painted line

We're building the padel club we always wished existed - seconds off the A12, purpose-designed for the fastest growing sport in Europe, and unapologetically obsessed with how the game feels under your feet.

Quality of play

Tournament grade super-pano courts, 10m high ceilings, perimeter LED lighting calibrated to eliminate glare and shadowing on the court.

Built for community

Open play nights, mixed  Americanos, leagues, coaching, junior academies and members' events that never disappoint.

All-weather, always

Fully indoor. Enjoy a 7am winter slot in shorts. Padel doesn't pause for Essex drizzle.

More than a court

A café you'd visit on its own, a pro shop stocked by players, and lounges built for the post-match debrief.

— Our Story

It began with a trip to Paris.

A group of friends who met playing padel at our local club, a long weekend at Roland Garros, and one conversation that refused to go away. Ultimate Padel Club is what happened next.

Look closely when you visit - the colours, the details, the small touches throughout the club all quietly trace back to that trip.

2022

Where it started

A handful of friends who kept ending up on the same court at our local club. Wednesday nights turned into Saturday mornings turned into a group chat that never stopped buzzing.

2024

Roland Garros, Paris

We took a trip together to watch the Premier Padel at Roland Garros. Somewhere between matches - over coffee, over beers, over a scribbled napkin - we started talking about building something of our own.

2026

Ultimate Padel Club

Nearly two years of planning, designing and obsessing over the details later - here we are. Keep an eye out around the club for little nods back to those Roland Garros conversations. That's where this all began.

02 — The Courts

Four courts. One obsession.

COURTS
4

Super panoramic doubles

TURF
Terracotta

Signature clay-tone

LIGHTING
Halo LED

Zero shadows. Zero glare.

CEILINGS
10m

Go on...lob!

03 — Smart Courts

Your game, in 4K.

Every court is wired with emerging AI camera technology - so you can review the tweener that won the match, study the lob that didn't, and share both in seconds. Or, just sit in the social space and watch your highlights back on the big screen.

Every rally, captured

Advanced AI cameras on all four courts. Recording starts when you do.

Performance, decoded

Speed, accuracy, win zones, heat maps and much more.

Highlights that travel

Auto-cut clips of your best points, ready to share before you've showered.

Included as standard

No add-ons, no upgrades - every booking comes with the full smart court suite.

04 — Community

The best third space in Essex.

Padel is a doubles game. So is the club. We're programming the calendar to make it easy to turn up alone and leave with three new partners - whether you've played for a decade or you're picking up a racket for the first time.

Two padel players celebrating after a rallyArtist's Impression
EXAMPLE WEEKLY PROGRAMMEOPENING OCT 2026
MON
Beginners Social
19:00 — 21:00
→
TUE
Ladies' Night Americano
19:30 — 21:30
→
WED
Mixed Doubles League
18:00 — 22:00
→
THU
Open Play (all levels)
19:00 — 22:00
→
SAT
Juniors Academy
09:00 — 12:00
→
SUN
Members' Brunch & Box League
10:00 — 14:00
→
05 — Café & Shop

The bit between games.

Specialty coffee from our Baristas, a short and balanced menu built for hungry players, and a pro shop curated by people who actually play.

The Café

Pre-match flat whites, post-match protein shakes, long Sunday brunches with a view of the play.

The Pro Shop

Nox, Adidas, Dunlop, Siux and more. Try-before-you-buy demo rackets, regrips on the house for members.

Café interior with green banquettes and views over the courtsArtist's Impression
05 — Coaching

Coaches who care about your game.

Every player who walks in deserves more than a court and a ball machine. Our coaches are here for the long game - focussed on your progression, your enjoyment, and the goals you set for yourself. Whether that's your first clean volley or your first podium, we're in your corner.

Ways to learn
  • 1-to-1 Lessons60 min, fully personalised
  • Pairs CoachingBring a partner, split the court
  • Group ClinicsSmall groups, matched by level
  • Juniors AcademyAges 7-16, a pathway

Coaches who care

Hand-picked pros who remember your name, your backhand, and the goal you set last month.

Built around progression

Personal plans, video reviews from our AI courts, and clear milestones - so every session moves you forward.

Enjoyment first

We coach the smile as much as the slice. Group clinics, leagues and socials make improving the fun bit.

Goals, not guesswork

From first rally to first tournament - we'll map the path and walk it with you, one rally at a time.

06 — Membership

Built around how you play.

Two ways to join - a standard monthly membership, or a one-off annual Founders membership for our first 100 members. Pop your details in below and we'll let you know the moment sign-ups open.

Members

Coming soon
£25/ month

Everything you need to play more, save more, and feel at home at the club.

  • 10% off court bookings, cafe and shop
  • Priority court booking window - book 2 weeks in advance
  • Access to member-only sessions, socials and events
  • Early access to tournaments and leagues
  • Exclusive members' tee
  • Free levelling session twice a year

Founders

Limited to 100
£250/ year, paid upfront

A one-off annual membership for our first 100 members - 2 months free vs. monthly membership, Founders tee, and a permanent place in the club's story.

  • Everything in the standard membership
  • Priority court booking window - book 3 weeks in advance
  • Exclusive Founders tee
  • Founders-only launch events and recognition at the club
  • Limited to the first 100 members

Join the waitlist

Be the first to know when memberships go live.

Memberships aren't on sale yet - we'll email you as soon as they go live. No spam.

07 — Bookings

Court time, in your pocket.

All bookings will be made through the Ultimate Padel Club app — book courts, join open sessions, book coaching, manage your membership and more. Coming soon to the App Store and Google Play.

App launching soon
07 — Sponsorships

Put your brand on the wall.

We're opening with four indoor courts in one of the fastest-growing sports markets in the UK. Partner with us early and reach a high-intent, high-frequency audience of players, families and local professionals.

4
Indoor courts
60k+
Visits / year
18–55
Core age range

Court Partner

From £6,000 / year

Name a court. Your brand on the back walls, in-app, highlight videos, and on every booking confirmation for that court.

  • —Named court for 12 months
  • —Logo on court back-wall
  • —Brand on AI highlight reels
  • —Brand activations on-site
  • —Annual corporate event for your team

Competition Sponsor

From £1,000 / year

Power our leagues, tournaments and americanos. Reach hundreds of regular players every month.

  • —Logo on league branding
  • —Email & app placement
  • —Brand activations

Community Partner

From £750 / year

Support juniors, ladies' nights and beginner programmes. Local brands and businesses welcome.

  • —Logo in event programme communications
  • —Social media features
  • —Member discount partnerships

Talk to us about a partnership.

We work with local independents and national brands. Custom packages, activations and naming rights available on request.

08 — Jobs

Want to be part of the team?

We've had a lot of interest from people wanting to join the team - coaches, café staff, front-of-house, retail and more. We're not quite ready to start working through applications yet, but if you'd like to be first to hear when roles open, leave your details here and we'll keep you in the loop.

No CVs needed right now - just a quick hello so we know you're interested.

06 — Visit

Find us off Junction 28 of the A12.

One minute from the A12, ten minutes from Colchester town centre, twenty from Chelmsford. Free on-site parking, secure bike storage.

  • Ultimate Padel Club
    Easter Park, Axial Way, Colchester, Essex CO4 5WY
  • 07429 173262
  • hello@ultimatepadel.uk
  • Opening hours
    Opening start of October · 7am – 10pm, Monday to Sunday
  • Court hire
    Non-member, peak
    £44/hr
    Member, peak
    £40/hr
    Non-member, off-peak
    £36/hr
    Member, off-peak
    £32/hr
    Peak — weekdays after 4pm & all weekend
    Prices may be subject to change.