Adult tennis lessons in London
Six-week evening courses for every level, from first-time beginner to advanced. Four players per court, two coaches on every Clapham class, floodlit courts ten minutes from Clapham Common. Coaching Londoners since 2007.
Not sure of your level? Use the level guide
How it works
Pick your level
Six levels, Beginner (Level 1) to Intermediate–Advanced (Level 6). Most players start at Level 1–3; if you've played before, use the level guide below.
Pick a night
Clapham runs Monday to Thursday at 6pm, 7pm and 8pm. Brockwell Park runs weekday evenings in spring and summer. Barnes runs Saturdays at midday.
Book the term
Terms are six or seven weeks, paid once, £19.50 a class (£28.50 for the 90-minute Level 6 class). Your place is yours for the whole term.
This term's classes
Filter by level, term and venue. Availability is live. Sunday intensives at Brockwell Park run all year — see dates.
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| Term 8 (2026), Saturday Adult Improvers 12:00-1:00pm | Barn Elms Sports Centre | (6 weeks) | Barnes / Putney - Barn Elms Sports Centre (Court 5, 6 & 7) |
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| Term 8 (2026) | Monday Adult Improver to Intermediate (Level 4) 6-7pm | Clapham | (7 weeks) | Clapham - The Elms Academy (SW4 9ET) |
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| Term 8 (2026) | Monday Adult Improver to Intermediate (Level 4), 7-8pm | Clapham | (7 weeks) | Clapham - The Elms Academy (SW4 9ET) |
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| Term 8 (2026) | Monday Adult Intermediate to Advanced (Level 6) | Clapham | 8-9:30pm | (7 weeks) | Clapham - The Elms Academy (SW4 9ET) |
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| Term 8 (2026) | Tuesday Adult Beginner to Improver (Level 2) 6-7pm | Clapham | (7 weeks) | Clapham - The Elms Academy (SW4 9ET) |
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| Term 8 (2026) | Tuesday Adult Improver to Intermediate (Level 4) 7-8pm | Clapham | (7 weeks) | Clapham - The Elms Academy (SW4 9ET) |
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| Term 8 (2026) | Tuesday Adult Intermediate to Advanced (Level 6) 8-9:30pm | Clapham | (7 weeks) | Clapham - The Elms Academy (SW4 9ET) |
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| Term 8 (2026) | Wednesday Adult Beginner to Improver (Level 2) 6-7pm | Clapham | (7 weeks) | Clapham - The Elms Academy (SW4 9ET) |
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| Term 8 (2026) | Wednesday Adult Improver (Level 3) 7-8pm | Clapham | (7 weeks) | Clapham - The Elms Academy (SW4 9ET) |
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| Term 8 (2026) | Wednesday Adult Intermediates (Level 5) | Clapham | 8-9:30pm | (7 weeks) | Clapham - The Elms Academy (SW4 9ET) |
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| Term 8 (2026) | Thursday Adult Beginner to Improver (Level 2) 6:00-7:00pm | Clapham | (7 weeks) | Clapham - The Elms Academy (SW4 9ET) |
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| Term 8 (2026) | Thursday Adult Beginner (Level 1) 7-8pm | Clapham | (7 weeks) | Clapham - The Elms Academy (SW4 9ET) |
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| Term 8 (2026) | Thursday Adult Beginner (Level 1) 8-9pm | Clapham | (5 weeks) | Clapham - The Elms Academy (SW4 9ET) |
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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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| Term 1 (2027) | Monday Adult Improver to Intermediate (Level 4) 6-7pm | Clapham | (6 weeks) | Clapham - The Elms Academy (SW4 9ET) |
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| Term 1 (2027) | Monday Adult Improver to Intermediate (Level 4), 7-8pm | Clapham | (6 weeks) | Clapham - The Elms Academy (SW4 9ET) |
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| Term 1 (2027) | Monday Adult Intermediate to Advanced (Level 6) | Clapham | 8-9:30pm | (6 weeks) | Clapham - The Elms Academy (SW4 9ET) |
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| Term 1 (2027) | Tuesday Adult Beginner to Improver (Level 2) 6-7pm | Clapham | (6 weeks) | Clapham - The Elms Academy (SW4 9ET) |
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| Term 1 (2027) | Tuesday Adult Improver to Intermediate (Level 4) 7-8pm | Clapham | (6 weeks) | Clapham - The Elms Academy (SW4 9ET) |
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| Term 1 (2027) | Tuesday Adult Intermediate to Advanced (Level 6) 8-9:30pm | Clapham | (6 weeks) | Clapham - The Elms Academy (SW4 9ET) |
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| Term 1 (2027) | Wednesday Adult Beginner to Improver (Level 2) 6-7pm | Clapham | (6 weeks) | Clapham - The Elms Academy (SW4 9ET) |
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| Term 1 (2027) | Wednesday Adult Improver (Level 3) 7-8pm | Clapham | (6 weeks) | Clapham - The Elms Academy (SW4 9ET) |
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| Term 1 (2027) | Wednesday Adult Intermediates (Level 5) | Clapham | 8-9:30pm | (6 weeks) | Clapham - The Elms Academy (SW4 9ET) |
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| Term 1 (2027) | Thursday Adult Beginner to Improver (Level 2) 6:00-7:00pm | Clapham | (6 weeks) | Clapham - The Elms Academy (SW4 9ET) |
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| Term 1 (2027) | Thursday Adult Beginner (Level 1) 7-8pm | Clapham | (6 weeks) | Clapham - The Elms Academy (SW4 9ET) |
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| Term 1 (2027) | Thursday Adult Improver to Intermediate (Level 4) 8-9pm | Clapham | (6 weeks) | Clapham - The Elms Academy (SW4 9ET) |
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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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Sold out? Email admin@lifetimetennis.co.uk and we'll add you to the waitlist. Started already? Later-start tickets appear each week at a pro-rata price — you only pay for the lessons left. Please read our poor-weather policy and terms before you book.
Small groups, proper coaching
Four players to a court
Never more. You hit hundreds of balls a session, not dozens.
Two coaches on every Clapham class
Twelve players, two coaches, three courts.
One level per class
You play with people at your own standard, so the drills and the games suit you.
Floodlit courts
Clapham classes run through the winter under lights at The Elms Academy, Elms Road, SW4.
A proper programme
Each term builds week on week — technique, footwork, tactics, then points and games. Beginners rally independently by the end of their first term.
Bring your racquet
Loan racquets are available at Clapham if you're trying tennis for the first time.
Which level is right for you?
Beginner
New to tennis, or haven't played since school. You'll learn the grips, the swings and how to rally. Goal by week six: a steady rally with another player.
Beginner to Improver
You've done a beginner course or two and can rally a few shots. We tighten the technique and start playing points.
Improver
You can rally five or more shots and serve the ball in. Topspin, reading the ball early, moving your feet. Our busiest level.
Improver to Intermediate
Consistent topspin rallies of five to ten shots at a steady pace. We add speed without losing control.
Intermediate
Sound technique, correct grips, baseline rallies at a good pace. Tactics, patterns and match play.
Intermediate to Advanced
Our highest level: pace, variety of spin, and 90-minute sessions. If in doubt, try Level 5 first.
Still not sure? Read the full level guide or email us and we'll place you.
Prices
Paid once at booking. No membership, no joining fee. Joining late? You pay only for the lessons left in the term.
Where we coach
Clapham — The Elms Academy, SW4
Our home since 2009. Three floodlit hard courts, Monday to Thursday evenings, ten minutes' walk from Clapham Common or Clapham South. Tennis lessons in Clapham →
Brockwell Park — Herne Hill, SE24
Courts at the top of the hill above the Lido. Weekday evening courses in spring and summer, Sunday intensives all year. Tennis lessons in Brockwell Park →
Barnes — Barn Elms Sports Centre, SW13
Saturday improver course at midday, free parking on site. Tennis lessons in Barnes →
Three hours, one level, one weekend
A fast top-up between terms at Clapham or Brockwell Park. £60.
See datesOne-to-one or bring a friend
Six weekly sessions at Clapham or Barnes, juniors and adults.
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Questions people ask
How long is a term?
Six or seven weeks, one class a week, same night each week. Adult terms run straight through half-term.
What if I miss a week?
Classes are priced as a term, so we can't refund or swap individual weeks. Let your coach know and they'll help you pick up where you left off.
Can I join after the term has started?
Yes, if there's space. A later-start ticket appears each week at a pro-rata price.
What happens if it rains?
Light rain, we play. Heavy rain, we text you 15 minutes before the class. The first cancelled class in a term isn't refunded; any further cancellations that term are. Full poor-weather policy.
Do I need my own racquet?
Yes for Brockwell Park and Barnes. At Clapham we have loan racquets if you're brand new.
I've never played. Is Level 1 really for beginners?
Yes. About one in ten of our players starts at Level 1, and most move up to Level 2 or 3 within a couple of terms.
Who are the coaches?
Qualified, experienced coaches led by Coach Tete, who runs our Clapham and Brockwell programmes.
Where do I park, and how do I get there?
Clapham: paid on-street parking, or ten minutes' walk from Clapham Common or Clapham South. Details on each venue page.
Can I get a refund?
Not once a term has started, except under the poor-weather policy. Terms and conditions.
Ready to play?
Pick your level, pick your night, and book your place for the term. Classes fill early — Level 3 and Level 5 at Clapham usually sell out.
See this term's classes