Welcome to Podington Padel, an all-weather padel club situated on the border of Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire.
Tucked away in a converted grain store in Podington, our facility offers two top-of-the-range padel courts, suitable for all levels of play.
Basic padel rackets and balls are always available for free to have a go, plus you'll find vending machines to rent higher-spec rackets and to purchase balls.
Free parking, toilets and changing rooms on site, plus vending machines available to purchase cold drinks, snacks and great coffee, supplied by Bella Barista ☕️.
Matchi TV is enabled, which allows you to stream and analyse your game - just scan the court-side QR code before you start playing.
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Coaches
About Alfie
Hey, I’m Alfie! I’ve been playing padel for around a year and a half and quickly fell in love with the sport. Whether it’s competitive matches, social games with friends, or meeting new players on court, I’m always looking to get involved and improve my game. I am also a Primary School teacher and want to get more young people involved in the sport.
Over the past year I’ve competed in and won a couple of tournaments, which has helped develop both my playing experience and understanding of the game. I’m passionate about helping others enjoy padel, build confidence on court, and improve their skills in a fun and supportive environment. I have also recently qualified as a BPCA Pro Padel Coach.
You can find me at Podington Padel every Tuesday evening from 7pm–9pm — come down for a hit, coaching tips, or just to enjoy the game!
Availability & Pricing
Available evenings, weekends and school holidays.
Off Peak
£45 per hour (includes court fee – court booked by coach)
Peak
£30 per hour (court fee not included - players book the court)
Private coaching can be shared by up to 4 players.
Contact Alfie
About Matt
Improve your skills and strategy on the court and reach your full padel potential with Matt: available for private coaching sessions, mix-ins and group training classes.
Matt has been a professional tennis coach since 2000 and qualified as a padel coach in 2025 with the British Padel Coaching Association.
Availability & Pricing
Mondays (10:00am – 2:00pm)
£60 per hour (includes court fee – off-peak introductory price; court booked by coach)
Wednesdays (11:30am – 4:00pm)
£60 per hour (includes court fee – off-peak introductory price; court booked by coach)
Saturdays (3:00pm – 5:00pm)
£45 per hour (court fee not included; players book the court)
Private coaching can be shared by up to 4 players.
Contact Matt
Activities
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Evening Mix-In (Improver)
Level: 2 - 4A fun, coach-led social session designed to develop your match play while meeting new players. No need to bring a partner — just book in and play.
Suitable for levels 2–4 (Beginner to Intermediate -), this is the perfect chance to practise skills learnt in any of our Intro To or Beginner coaching sessions.
✨ What to expect:
• No partner needed
• Meet and play with a variety of players
• Practice and apply what you’re learning
• Teams organised by the coaching team
• Light coaching tips throughout to help improve your game
This is a 90 minute session with a maximum of 6 players per court taking turns to play.
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Cardio Padel (Tuesday)
All levelsCardio Padel is an engaging fitness program that combines padel drills with high-energy cardio and strength circuit training.
You’ll learn how to warm up and cool down properly, improve your overall fitness, and reduce the risk of injury while enhancing your performance on court.
It’s a fun, social way to get moving and start your day with a heart-pumping, full-body workout.
Open to all players and fitness levels. Rackets included. Under 16s should be accompanied by an adult.
Sign up to our Cardio Padel WhatsApp group https://chat.whatsapp.com/C8H5oxDwXhzKaYxbt8kDY3?mode=gi_t
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Cardio Padel (Saturday)
All levelsCardio Padel is an engaging fitness program that combines padel drills with high-energy cardio and strength circuit training.
You’ll learn how to warm up and cool down properly, improve your overall fitness, and reduce the risk of injury while enhancing your performance on court.
It’s a fun, social way to get moving and start your day with a heart-pumping, full-body workout.
Open to all players and fitness levels. Rackets included. Under 16s should be accompanied by an adult.
Sign up to our Cardio Padel WhatsApp group https://chat.whatsapp.com/C8H5oxDwXhzKaYxbt8kDY3?mode=gi_t
Show more occasions (totally 4)09:30 - 10:30
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Evening Mix-In (Intermediate)
Level: 3 - 6A fun, coach-led social session designed to develop your match play while meeting new players. No need to bring a partner — just book in and play.
Suitable for levels 3–6 (Beginner+ to Intermediate+).
✨ What to expect:
• No partner needed
• Meet and play with a variety of players
• Practice and apply what you’re learning
• Teams organised by the coaching team
• Light coaching tips throughout to help improve your game
This is a 90 minute session with a maximum of 6 players per court taking turns to play.
Show more occasions (totally 2)19:00 - 20:30
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Intro to Padel (Tuesday Evening)
Level: 1 - 2Whether you’ve played racket sports before but are keen to try padel, or you are picking up a racket for the very first time, our Intro to Padel session is the perfect way to get started.
Join Alfie every Tuesday from 7–8pm for a fun, coach-led session designed specifically for complete beginners. Over the course of the hour, you’ll be introduced to the fundamentals of the game, including court positioning, racket grip, groundstrokes, volleys, overheads and serving, as well as how to use the glass and cage — an essential part of padel from day one. You’ll also learn the rules, scoring, and basic tactics, with the aim of getting you playing points and matches by the end of the session.
You don’t need to bring anyone with you to play — these sessions are open to anyone new to the sport, and we welcome all abilities. No experience is necessary, and all equipment is provided.
Show more occasions (totally 2)19:00 - 20:00
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Americano Tournament
All levelsJoin coach Alfie for an exciting Americano Tournament at Podington Padel. Players will rotate partners and opponents throughout the event, with every point counting towards your individual score. A fun, social, and competitive format suitable for all levels - come along, meet new players and see if you can top the leaderboard!
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PACE and PADEL RunClub Event
All levels🏃 🎾 ☕ Run the trails. Try padel. Meet the community. ☕ 🎾 🏃
Join us for a morning of running, padel and community as we open up the farmland surrounding Podington Padel.
Whether you’re an experienced runner, just starting out, taking it easy ahead of a big event or simply fancy trying something new, everyone is welcome.
The event is FREE to attend, including the social run and padel taster sessions.
🏃 RUN THE TRAILS
Our farmland will be open for a social run around a 1.5km trail loop.
Run as many or as few laps as you like – enjoy a relaxed social run, complete a 5K or set your own challenge. The choice is yours.
🎾 TRY PADEL
Never played padel before? Perfect!
Free 30-minute group coaching sessions for up to six people will run throughout the morning on our two premium indoor padel courts.
Your booking on MATCHi registers your attendance, you MUST also book your padel time slot. Booking closes Sunday 30th August 2026.
Just trying padel?
If you’re injured, taking it easy or preparing for a big upcoming event, book a 9:00am padel session.
Running + padel? Wahey! 🙌
Book a padel session from 9:30am onwards, choosing a time based on your approximate running time.
Please allow enough time to complete your run and make your way to the courts before your booked padel session.
☕ MEET THE COMMUNITY
Stick around throughout the morning to socialise with local runners, players and communities.
Joining us on the day:
🏃♀️ Lucy James – Former Great Britain Youth Team athlete turned 5K runner and most recently the fastest woman at the Marston 5K. Lucy will lead the group warm-up and share insights from her running journey.
👟 JAG LDN – Browse and try on the latest collection from this local activewear brand.
☕ Ellie’s Brewed Coffee Company – Serving teas, coffees, matcha, pastries and light bites available to purchase throughout the morning.
🕘 THE MORNING
From 8:45am – Arrival
9:00am – Group warm-up led by Lucy James
From approx. 9:15am – Social run around the 1.5km farmland loop
Throughout the morning – Padel tasters, coffee, light bites and socialising
📲 IMPORTANT – PLEASE JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP
After booking, please join the Podington Padel WhatsApp group.
Important event information, updates and any last-minute changes will be shared there.
You can also find Podington Padel and Pace & Padel on Strava, where you can join the event and log your run on the day.
🐑 PLEASE NOTE
Unfortunately, dogs are unable to attend due to the sheep in the field.
The event will take place across working farmland and an indoor padel facility. Please wear suitable footwear and clothing for the weather and ground conditions.
Show more occasions (totally 1)09:00 - 12:00
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PACE and PADEL Free Padel Taster Session
All levels*These sessions are for people attending our PACE & PADEL RunClub Event*
After your run, why not swap the trails for the court and give padel a go?
Join us for a FREE 30-minute taster session at Podington Padel – the perfect way to have some fun and discover one of the world's fastest-growing sports.
Whether you've never picked up a padel racket or you're just curious to see what all the fuss is about, our qualified coaches will guide you through the basics in a relaxed, friendly session. With a maximum of 6 people per court, you'll get plenty of opportunities to learn, rally and enjoy the game.
Padel is all about fun, connection and community – making it the perfect sport to enjoy with your fellow runners after the run.
Sessions are free, but places are limited, so please book your preferred time slot in advance and time your run laps so you are back in good time for your session.
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