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Bristol Central Tennis Club - Whilst the Derby Rd entrance to Happy Lane is closed, the club can be
reached via the lane from Osbourne Rd or Ashley Down Rd - also the club entrance via the garages (Wathen Rd) is in use at present

Bristol Central Tennis Club is a friendly members-only tennis club, tucked away in a quiet location near St Andrews Park in central Bristol.

'Central' was established in 1932 and renovated in 1999, to include a modern and comfortable clubhouse, complete with bar & kitchen area.  We have 4 all-weather, floodlit courts so you can play for the whole year, with no extra costs for using the floodlights or for balls during club play and league matches.  We cater for the full range of players, from beginner (with a thriving Junior section and popular Improvers Courses for adults) through social play (Club Play & First Saturday Tournaments) to more competitive play (with a number of teams playing in the Avon Tennis Leagues - no further fees required).

The bar is not staffed but about 20 members are holders of bar keys in addition to the bar steward so asking around if you'd like a drink will usually do the trick! (Non-members who wish to purchase alcoholic drinks must follow the regulations set out in the Visitor's Book.)  There are periodic social events, such as summer BBQs (e.g. at the end of summer league) and a Christmas party after the Annual General Meeting in December.

Phone Us

Clubhouse (Inward calls only) - 0117 942 9669
Membership and other enquiries - 0792 730 7958

Find Us               

Derby Road, St Andrews, Bristol. BS7 9AQ. 
MultiMap Link          Printable Map

(Summer League opponents, please note that some home matches are not played at Central (see above) - or read more info)

The tennis club is behind the Bowls Club, at the Sommerville Road end of Derby Road - follow 'Happy Lane' (a small lane that runs parallel to Sefton Park Road, to the side of the Bowls Club) for 100m or so, until you come to our gate.  If it is locked (as it should be unless you are expected - keys available for members), shout & wave at people on court and someone should come to help.

For Central Home Courts league 2012
        read Home Courts details

See the latest Central Newsletter -

BCTC News In Brief June/July 2012 -
    **This month's special events
  • **Cardio Tennis Wednesday's @ 9:15am 
  • **BCTC Open Doubles - Sat/Sun 19th/20th May
  • June 'FST' - Sat 2 June
  • **Aegon Team Tennis (Home) - Sun 10 June
  • Club Singles Championships - Sat/Sun 16 & 17 June
  • Trip To Wimbledon - Thu 28 June
  • Junior Olympic Social - Sat 30 June 
  • Club Mixed Doubles - Sun 8 July
  • End Of League Party - Fri 20 July
  • Club Diary lists all events for 2012 - club diary 
General Tennis News

See the latest Avon LTA Newsletter -
        AVON LTA Newletter February 2012

The links below are to the LTA County and National websites

Avon LTA News

LTA News

Photo Gallery - A selection of photos of the clubhouse, courts & garden
Click here for more photos or on individual photos below to enlarge (new window)

Club panorama - click to open
                                    in new window Clubhouse (view from garden) -
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Garden viewing area - click to
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Club Panorama Clubhouse
(view from garden)
Courtside Garden
Court 1 - click to open in new
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Courts 2 to 4 - click to open in
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BBQ - click to open in new
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Court 1
(viewed from clubhouse)
Courts 2-4
(from clubhouse balcony)
Summer BBQs
(courtside garden)
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Website Version 2 (Mar 2009).  Last updated 15/5/12