Tennis Centre links
Book courses at reception or over telephone: 01392 724452 (option 1).
Pay & Play and Club Night can be booked online.
Sign-up at any time: our pro-rata pricing means prices decrease as each week passes.
Adult tennis
Exeter Tennis Centre runs a comprehensive adult coaching programme throughout the year. Our expert coaches can help adults of all abilities through various group sessions. We also run a variety of pay and play sessions to help you get on court and meet other players.
Beginners
There are plenty of reasons why you should pick up a racket and start playing tennis.
Tennis is a great form of exercise and an amazing sport. Anyone can play; whatever their motivation or ability, from all communities and backgrounds. At any age and for a whole lifetime, tennis provides physical, social and mental rewards both on and off the court.
To take your game to the next level, we offer the below beginner classes to help you improve your current skills.
Spring Adult Beginner Courses
We are running a 5-week and 6-week Adult Beginner course at the University!
When
- 5 week course on the indoor courts: Tuesday 14th January-11th February 19:00-20:00
- 6 week course on the covered courts: Thursday 9th January-13th February 19:00-20:00
- Rackets are provided at all sessions
Cost
- £60.00 for the 5 week course
- £72.00 for the 6 week course
- Staff discounts are available
Book
To claim your code and if you have any questions about the course, please email Katie Millar (k.millar2@exeter.ac.uk)
Spring Women-Only Course
We are running a 6-week Women-Only course at the University!
When
- 6 week course on the covered courts: Friday 10th January-14th February 18:00-20:00
- Rackets are provided at all sessions
Cost
- £60.00 for the 5 week course
- £72.00 for the 6 week course
- Staff discounts are available
Book
To claim your code and if you have any questions about the course, please email Katie Millar (k.millar2@exeter.ac.uk)
Spring Cardio Tennis Courses
We are running a 5-week and 6-week Cardio course at the University!
When
- 5 week course on the indoor courts: Tuesday 14th January-11th February 18:00-17:00
- 6 week course on the covered courts: Thursday 9th January-13th February 18:00-19:00
- Rackets are provided at all sessions
Cost
- £60.00 for the 5 week course
- £72.00 for the 6 week course
- Staff discounts are available
Book
To claim your code and if you have any questions about the course, please email Katie Millar (k.millar2@exeter.ac.uk)
Improvers
There are plenty of reasons why you should pick up a racket and start playing tennis.
Tennis is a great form of exercise and an amazing sport. Anyone can play; whatever their motivation or ability, from all communities and backgrounds. At any age and for a whole lifetime, tennis provides physical, social and mental rewards both on and off the court.
To take your game to the next level, we offer the below improvers classes to help you improve your current skills.
Spring Adult Improver Courses
We are running a 5-week and 6 week Adult Improvers course at the University!
When
- 5 week course on the indoor courts: Tuesday 14th January-11th February 19:00-20:00
- 6 week course on the covered courts: Thursday 9th January-13th February 19:00-20:00
Cost
- £60.00 for the 5 week course
- £72.00 for the 6 week course
- Staff discounts are available
Book
To claim your code and if you have any questions about the course, please email Katie Millar (k.millar2@exeter.ac.uk)
Spring Women-Only Course
We are running a 6-week Women-Only course at the University!
When
- 6 week course on the covered courts: Friday 10th January-14th February 18:00-20:00
- Rackets are provided at all sessions
Cost
- £60.00 for the 5 week course
- £72.00 for the 6 week course
- Staff discounts are available
Book
To claim your code and if you have any questions about the course, please email Katie Millar (k.millar2@exeter.ac.uk)
Spring Cardio Tennis Courses
We are running a 5-week and 6-week Cardio course at the University!
When
- 5 week course on the indoor courts: Tuesday 14th January-11th February 18:00-17:00
- 6 week course on the covered courts: Thursday 9th January-13th February 18:00-19:00
- Rackets are provided at all sessions
Cost
- £60.00 for the 5 week course
- £72.00 for the 6 week course
- Staff discounts are available
Book
To claim your code and if you have any questions about the course, please email Katie Millar (k.millar2@exeter.ac.uk)
Performance
For experienced club players that are familiar with the tactical & technical aspects of the game, and who enjoy testing their skills within a competitive environment. Sessions will consist of tactical drills & match-play.
This course IS NOT suitable for players with no existing tennis experience.
2025 Courses: 14th January-11th February, 25th February-1st April
Time: Tuesdays 20:00-22:00pm
Cost per term: 5 weeks for £70.00, 6 weeks for £84.00
Book via the University of Exeter Tennis Centre ClubSpark page.
This course is fully booked. Contact k.millar2@exeter.ac.uk to be put on the waiting list.
Club Night
A popular session for players seeking a social tennis experience, within a friendly and inclusive environment.
Players must have some pre-existing tennis experience to take part in this session (eg: able to rally consistently & carry out basic skills such as serving and returning).
This pay-as-you-go session IS NOT suitable for players with no existing tennis experience.
2025 Sessions:
Time: Wednesdays from 20:00-22:00
Cost per session: £8.00
How to Book:
Book online or telephone: 01392 72445
Pay & Play
A popular doubles session for players with some pre-existing tennis experience. Sessions consist of friendly doubles match-play that is overseen and supported by Grant Notten a member of the coaching team.
This course IS NOT suitable for players with no existing tennis experience.
NOTE - Coffee will not be provided by the tennis centre following the session. Players are welcome to bring their coffee to enjoy within one of our communal areas. Alternatively, takeaway coffee can be purchased within the university forum building.
2025 Sessions
Tuesdays
- Adults pay & play (coffee morning) from 10:00-12:00
- This session is a Matchplay session for Intermediate players (this level is for Adults of a good Club level standard, the sessions require the ability to rally and serve).
Thursdays
- Adults pay & play (coffee morning) from 09:00-11:00
- This session is a coached session for Intermediate players (this level is for Adults of a good Club level standard, the sessions require the ability to rally and serve).
Fridays
- Adults pay & play (coffee morning) from 10:30-12:30
- This session is a coached session for Advanced players (this level is for players competing in the Box League and District League, looking to improve their ability to compete).
Please contact k.millar2@exeter.ac.uk if you would like further information on which Adult Pay and Play session is right for you.
How to Book:
Term 1 Timetable
2024/25 Term 2 Sessions
How to Book:
Book Youth and Adult courses here.
Pay & Play and Club Night can be booked online or telephone: 01392 724452