6–7.30pm
Team Practice 2*
Lead CoachJames Charman
Adult Tennis Coaching
We run regular slots for adult group coaching for improvers and intermediate players, as well as people looking for more of a workout.
Our Regular Adult Coaching Sessions
To join a session, ask to join through the coaching WhatsApp group. Payment is taken by the coaches directly.
From £10 per person, minimum group of four*
Mondays
7.30–9pm
Team Practice 1*
Lead CoachJames Charman
Tuesdays
6–7pm
Improvers & Intermediate Squad
Lead CoachClive Farrell
7–8pm
Improver Squad
Lead CoachClive Farrell
8–9pm
Spanish Drills
Lead CoachAlex Rice
Wednesdays
1–2pm
Cardio Tennis
Lead CoachDavid Kung
Thursdays
6–7pm
Improver Sessions
Lead CoachClive Farrell
7.30–9pm
Intermediate Drills
Lead CoachAlex Rice
Saturdays
3–4pm
Improver Sessions
Lead CoachClive Farrell
*Team practice is unpaid, and by invitation only.
FAQs
Common questions about membership and playing at Blackheath Lawn Tennis Club.
01Do I need to be a member to play at the club?
As an adult, to play tennis at the club you need to either be a member or be a guest of a member (guests pay a £5 guest fee each). Only members have access to the court booking system.
02How do I apply for membership?
Complete our online application form, select your membership type and submit. Our membership team will review it and contact you within 3 days.
03Do juniors need to be members for junior programmes?
No. Membership is not a requirement for juniors, although non-members pay an additional £2 per lesson.
04What are the membership fees?
Fees vary by membership type, from £50 per year for social membership to £882 for family membership for the 2026/27 season.
05Can I book courts as a member?
Yes. Members can book courts up to 7 days in advance through myCourts; juniors can book 1 day in advance. Grass courts use a whiteboard in the courtside pavilion.
06What are the pro rata rates if I join part-way through the year?
Membership runs from 1 April. If you join later in the year you pay a proportion of the full fee, based on when you join:
| Date of joining | Pro rata rate to 31st March |
|---|---|
| 1st April – 30th September | 100% of the full fee |
| 1st October – 31st December | 50% of the full fee |
| 1st January – 31st March | 25% of the full fee |
07What is included in membership?
Membership includes the courts, courtside pavilion, changing rooms and shower, the main clubhouse bar, group coaching and club events.