Adult tennis intensives in London
Three hours on court, one level, one afternoon. Plenty of hitting, individual feedback from your coach, and points at the end so it sticks. Saturdays at Clapham, Sundays at Brockwell Park, all year. £60.
How it works
Pick your level
Each date is for one level group: Beginner, Beginner to Improver, Improver to Intermediate, or Intermediate to Advanced. Levels rotate, so yours comes round every few weeks.
Pick a date
Saturdays 1–4pm at Clapham, Sundays 1–4pm at Brockwell Park. Every weekend of the year, winter included.
Book and turn up
£60, paid online. Sports clothes, trainers, a drink — and your racquet, unless you're at Clapham where we have loan racquets.
Upcoming dates
Filter by venue, month and level. Availability is live.
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| Adult Intensive Weekend (Saturday) - Level 3/4, Improver to Intermediate Course (3 hours). Clapham | 14 November, 1:00-4:00pm | Clapham - The Elms Academy (SW4 9ET) |
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| Adult Intensive Course (Sunday) - Level 1, Beginner (3 hours). Brockwell Park | 15 November, 1:00-4:00pm | Brockwell Park (Court 1 and 2) |
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| Adult Intensive Course (Saturday) - Level 2, Beginner To Improver (3 hours). Clapham | 21 November, 1:00-4:00pm | Clapham - The Elms Academy (SW4 9ET) |
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| Adult Intensive Weekend (Sunday) - Level 3/4, Improver to Intermediate Course (3 hours). Brockwell Park | 22 November, 1:00-4:00pm | Brockwell Park (Court 1 and 2) |
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| Adult Intensive Weekend (Saturday) - Level 3/4, Improver to Intermediate Course (3 hours). Clapham | 28 November, 1:00-4:00pm | Clapham - The Elms Academy (SW4 9ET) |
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| Adult Intensive Course (Sunday) - Level 2, Beginner To Improver (3 hours). Brockwell Park | 29 November, 1:00-4:00pm | Brockwell Park (Court 1 and 2) |
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| Adult Intensive Course (Saturday) - Level 1, Beginner (3 hours). Clapham | 5 December, 1:00-4:00pm | Clapham - The Elms Academy (SW4 9ET) |
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| Adult Intensive Weekend (Sunday) - Level 3/4, Improver to Intermediate Course (3 hours). Brockwell Park | 6 December, 1:00-4:00pm | Brockwell Park (Court 1 and 2) |
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| Adult Intensive Weekend (Saturday) - Level 3/4, Improver to Intermediate Course (3 hours). Clapham | 12 December, 1:00-4:00pm | Clapham - The Elms Academy (SW4 9ET) |
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| Adult Intensive Course (Sunday) - Level 2, Beginner To Improver (3 hours). Brockwell Park | 13 December, 1:00-4:00pm | Brockwell Park (Court 1 and 2) |
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| Adult Intensive Course (Saturday) - Level 1, Beginner (3 hours). Clapham | 16 January, 1:00-4:00pm | Clapham - The Elms Academy (SW4 9ET) |
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| Adult Intensive Weekend (Sunday) - Level 3/4, Improver to Intermediate Course (3 hours). Brockwell Park | 17 January, 1:00-4:00pm | Brockwell Park (Court 1 and 2) |
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| Adult Intensive Course (Saturday) - Level 2, Beginner To Improver (3 hours). Clapham | 23 January, 1:00-4:00pm | Clapham - The Elms Academy (SW4 9ET) |
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| Adult Intensive Course (Sunday) - Level 1, Beginner (3 hours). Brockwell Park | 24 January, 1:00-4:00pm | Brockwell Park (Court 1 and 2) |
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| Adult Intensive Weekend (Saturday) - Level 3/4, Improver to Intermediate Course (3 hours). Clapham | 30 January, 1:00-4:00pm | Clapham - The Elms Academy (SW4 9ET) |
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| Adult Intensive Course (Sunday) - Level 2, Beginner To Improver (3 hours). Brockwell Park | 31 January, 1:00-4:00pm | Brockwell Park (Court 1 and 2) |
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| Adult Intensive Course (Saturday) - Level 1, Beginner (3 hours). Clapham | 6 February, 1:00-4:00pm | Clapham - The Elms Academy (SW4 9ET) |
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| Adult Intensive Weekend (Sunday) - Level 3/4, Improver to Intermediate Course (3 hours). Brockwell Park | 7 February, 1:00-4:00pm | Brockwell Park (Court 1 and 2) |
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| Adult Intensive Course (Saturday) - Level 2, Beginner To Improver (3 hours). Clapham | 13 February, 1:00-4:00pm | Clapham - The Elms Academy (SW4 9ET) |
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| Adult Intensive Course (Sunday) - Level 1, Beginner (3 hours). Brockwell Park | 14 February, 1:00-4:00pm | Brockwell Park (Court 1 and 2) |
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| Adult Intensive Weekend (Saturday) - Level 3/4, Improver to Intermediate Course (3 hours). Clapham | 20 February, 1:00-4:00pm | Clapham - The Elms Academy (SW4 9ET) |
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| Adult Intensive Course (Sunday) - Level 2, Beginner To Improver (3 hours). Brockwell Park | 21 February, 1:00-4:00pm | Brockwell Park (Court 1 and 2) |
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| Adult Intensive Course (Saturday) - Level 1, Beginner (3 hours). Clapham | 27 February, 1:00-4:00pm | Clapham - The Elms Academy (SW4 9ET) |
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| Adult Intensive Weekend (Sunday) - Level 3/4, Improver to Intermediate Course (3 hours). Brockwell Park | 28 February, 1:00-4:00pm | Brockwell Park (Court 1 and 2) |
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Outdoor courts — please read our poor-weather policy before you book. No refunds or make-up sessions within 48 hours of the start time. Sold out? Email admin@lifetimetennis.co.uk for the waitlist.
What you'll cover
Each session is one level. Pick the one that sounds like you — if you book the wrong one, we'll move you.
Beginner
The grips and swing shapes for forehand, backhand and serve, built up through shadow swings, fed balls and partner hitting. You leave able to rally.
Beginner to Improver
For players who've done a beginner course or two. Reinforce the technique, extend your rallies, and start playing points.
Improver to Intermediate
Topspin forehands and backhands for accuracy and consistency, flat and slice serves, and a final 45 minutes of games and scoring under different conditions.
Intermediate to Advanced
Advanced swing shapes for more spin, footwork and balance, a more demanding serve motion for flat and kick serves, then advanced match-play scenarios.
Not sure which? Read the full level guide.
Who it's for
If you love the three-hour format
Some players only ever do intensives. One level, one afternoon, no weekly commitment: enough time to break a shot down, rebuild it and then test it in points before you leave. Many come back week after week for more.
A deep dive into your whole game
Every session works through forehand and backhand, the serve and then match play, all pitched at your level, with far more repetitions and coach feedback than a weekly hour allows.
Try us out in one afternoon
Want to see how we coach before committing to a six-week term? An intensive is a great way to do it, and you'll leave knowing exactly which level to book.
Between terms or after a break
Keep your game sharp over the holidays, or get the technique back before you rejoin a course.
Weekly player? Intensives pair well with a term course too. See this term's 6-week courses →
Where and when
Clapham — The Elms Academy, SW4
Saturdays 1–4pm. Three hard courts ten minutes' walk from Clapham Common or Clapham South. Up to 12 players with two coaches. Loan racquets available. Tennis lessons in Clapham →
Brockwell Park — Herne Hill, SE24
Sundays 1–4pm. Park courts at the top of the hill above the Lido. Up to 8 players with one coach. Bring your own racquet. Tennis lessons in Brockwell Park →
What players say
Questions people ask
I've never played. Is that OK?
Yes — Level 1 is built for complete beginners.
Do I need my own racquet?
Not at Clapham, where we have loan racquets. At Brockwell Park, please bring your own.
What if it rains?
Light rain, we play. Heavy rain, we text you before the start. Poor-weather policy.
Do intensives run in winter?
Yes, outdoors all year — dress in layers. Winter sessions aren't under floodlights, which is why they run in the afternoon.
Intensive or 6-week course?
An intensive covers the core technique for your level in one afternoon — about half of what a 6-week course covers. Good to get started or brush up; the term course is where the real progress happens.
Can I get a refund?
Not within 48 hours of the start time — see terms.
What should I bring?
Sports clothes, trainers, a drink, and your racquet (except at Clapham).
Ready for a full term?
Six-week evening courses at Clapham, Brockwell Park and Barnes — the same coaches, week after week.