Dartmouth is a wonderful place to play tennis.
In Dartmouth (UK) we are fortunate enough to have four all-weather tennis courts, two of which are floodlit, and all available for public use on Coronation Park (TQ6 9RR).
The courts are owned and managed by Dartmouth Town Council and can be booked through the LTA’s ClubSpark website by annual season ticket holders and casual visitors. The courts are centrally located in the town and provide stunning views of the river.
Toilet facilities are located within a short walk and there are of course plenty of cafes and pubs for post-game refreshments.
Parking can be found either at Mayors Avenue Car Park, or the Park and Ride near Sainsbury's or along the embankment
Dartmouth Tennis Association: We have set up an association of local tennis players and supporters. Membership is free and we welcome all ages and abilities. Its purpose, organisation and how to join are given here
Dartmouth Town Council: The Council is responsible for the maintenance and the upkeep of the courts and their bookings. The Council can be contacted on: 01803 832281 or email:reception@dartmouthtowncouncil.gov.uk. If you have a safeguarding or welfare concern, then please contact their Welfare Officer on 01803 832281.
Weekly Groups: Many members of the Association play in group sessions every week and Dartmouth Town Council have kindly agreed to recurring bookings for these groups and these sessions are shown on the ClubSpark booking schedule. Each is run by a Tennis Coordinator - details here:
These groups provide a good mix of abilities and ages playing doubles tennis and members can ask to join any group but some have waiting lists and they may need to sign up as a reserve. Most groups organise themselves by email. Members can of course set up their own matches via ClubSpark here..
Regatta Tennis Tournament and other events: Every year in August we organise and run the Regatta Tennis Tournament (consisting of a Closed and Open section) seeking strong volunteer support and a good entry. More details here. We will also run a number of smaller events, in support of charities or working with other organisations in Dartmouth.
Booking Courts
You can book courts using the ClubSpark website or phone app. In both cases you will need to create an account.
To access the ClubSpark website Click Here
To download ClubSpark Booker on iOS Click Here
To download ClubSpark Booker on Android Click Here
Regular Tennis Sessions
Coaching
We are now in the great position of having three tennis coaches at Coronation Park.
Events for 2025
- Mixed Doubles July 6th - see below for write up
- Club Night Friday 20th June 17.00-19.00
- Dartmouth Davis Cup Sunday 15th June
- Regatta Tennis Tournament - Closed for local tennis players August 22nd - 24th and the LTA Open from August 25th - 30th.,
- December - Christmas Event
Great Atmosphere at Mixed Doubles Tournament in Dartmouth July 6th
Twelve mixed doubles pairs enjoyed a fantastic afternoon of tennis on Sunday 6th July, taking part in a fun and well-organised competition hosted by local tennis coach Pete Belfield.
The format saw teams split into groups, with round-robin matches determining who progressed into the knockout stages. The group winners went into a semi-finals draw, while the second- and third-place pairs entered separate draws to decide overall rankings.
Emerging as champions were Alistair and Anna, who showed great consistency throughout the day and defeated Patrick and Ann Marie in the final. In the 3rd/4th playoff, Beth and Sharon defeated Jay and Sam.
The group runners-up also had their chance to shine, with Henry and Susan winning that section to finish 5th overall. Meanwhile, the third-place pairs played in a closely contested draw of their own, which was won in a very tight tie-break by Lisa and Matt.
It was still a lovely afternoon filled with good-spirited competition. The day wrapped up with a short presentation, and thanks to Pete’s planning and the enthusiasm of all involved, the event was a real highlight for local tennis lovers.
