Sport

Adult tennis

The University of Exeter Tennis Centre runs a Community Programme throughout the year, including LTA Youth, Junior and Adult Tennis courses.

Our coaching team strive to deliver fun and engaging sessions within a safe and professional environment, to facilitate the development of adult players at all levels of ability. Players will experience the Adult programme across all stages of development from Beginners to Performance. We provide expert tuition and all relevant equipment.‌

Find out more and book here.

If you have any questions regarding tennis courses, please email ann.williams5@exeter.ac.uk.

To book onto Adult Pay and Play, please book online or telephone 01392 724452 (option one).

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.

Upcoming courses:

Adult Beginners

5-week course

Mondays, 20:00-21:00

Start date: Monday 21st September 2026

Cost: £75 per player

To enrol onto the Adult Beginner courses, please contact Ann Williams on a.williams5@exeter.ac.uk

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5-week course

Thursdays, 18:00-19:00

Start date: Thursday 24th September 2026

Cost: £75 per player

To enrol onto the Adult Beginner courses, please contact Ann Williams on a.williams5@exeter.ac.uk

Intermediate

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 Intermediate course to help you improve your current skills. 

Upcoming course:

Adult Intermediate

5-week course

Tuesdays, 18:00-19:00

Start date: Tuesday 22nd September 2026

Cost: £75 per player

To enrol onto the Adult Intermediate courses, please contact Ann Williams on a.williams5@exeter.ac.uk

Advanced

Adult Advanced

5-week course

Tuesdays, 18:00-19:00

Start date: Tuesday 22nd September 2026

Cost: £75 per player

To enrol onto the Adult Advanced courses, please contact Ann Williams on a.williams5@exeter.ac.uk

Performance

Adult Performance

5-week course

Tuesdays, 19:00-21:00

Start date: Tuesday 22nd September 2026

Cost: £100 per player

To enrol onto the Adult Performance courses, please contact Ann Williams on a.williams5@exeter.ac.uk

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. 

Wednesdays, 20:00-22:00

Start date: Wednesday 23rd September 2026

End date: Wednesday 16th December 2026

Cost: £12 per player

Please book on by using the University of Exeter Leisure Hub

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.

2026 Sessions

Tuesdays

  • 5-week session
  • 10:00-12:00
  • Start date: Tuesday 22nd September 2026
  • Cost: £10 for non-members, £8 for members
  • 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)
  • Please book on by using the University of Exeter Leisure Hub

Thursdays

  • 5-week session
  • 10:00-12:00
  • Start date: Thursday 24th September 2026
  • Cost: £10 for non-members, £8 for members
  • 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)
  • Please book on by using the University of Exeter Leisure Hub

Fridays

  • 5-week session
  • 10:30-12:30
  • Start date: Friday 25th September 2026
  • Cost: £10 for non-members, £8 for members
  • 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 book on by using the University of Exeter Leisure Hub

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:

Book online

Cardio Tennis

5-week course

Thursdays, 19:00-20:00

Start date: Thursday 24th September 2026

Cost: £50 per player

To enrol onto the Adult Cardio Tennis courses, please contact Ann Williams on a.williams5@exeter.ac.uk