ELTC has a wealth of the highest quality playing surfaces with 15 full-size courts, 2 mini-courts and a practice wall. We have 4 different playing surfaces, including all 4 grand slam surfaces, so you will be able to test your game on different surfaces and adapt your style accordingly. The heated indoor soft acrylic courts allow for play in all conditions and the 6 floodlit clay and hard courts allow for play all year round at a time that is convenient for you.
LAWN TENNIS
Boasting 6 grass courts Our courts are maintained by our expert groundsman Will Leach and his team.
Developments on maintenance and improvements of these courts are always something we pride ourselves in to provide the ultimate grass courts experience in west London.
In 2017 we invested over £50,000 into these courts. Overseen by Queen's ex groundsman, we have installed an irrigation system and laser levelled the surface to create a perfectly flat surface. Coupled with specially modified grass seed from Queen's club, we have some of the best grass courts money can buy.
Our grass courts provide what may now be considered a unique playing experience due to most clubs now opting for all-weather only facilities. At ELTC we have managed to keep our lawn tennis roots whilst providing ample other court surfaces for our members. The atmosphere generated during the spring, summer and autumn months when grass courts are in use is something you will really enjoy and look forward to year after year.
These courts are used for our club tournament which (weather permitting) is a Lawn Tennis Tournament with the finals held in mid-July.
Estimated Grass timings
27th
May
Opening
Enjoy
Playing time
30th
September
Closing
SOFT ACRYLIC HEATED INDOOR DOME COURTS
ELTC's 3 heated indoor soft acrylic dome courts allow play all year round, at any time, with any weather.
These courts allow us to run a winter singles league.
These courts prove very popular in the winter so you can book these courts for a one-off session or sign up to the Weekly Dome block bookings that run in the winter months.
CLAY COURTS
ELTC's 3 outdoor artificial clay courts have proven incredibly successful, with many players saying this is their preferred surface now. Due to the advanced drainage these courts provide, they play fantastically well all year.
In 2023 the club installed an automatic irrigation system on these courts meaning they play at their best (when slightly damp) 100% of the time.
These courts are floodlit meaning members can play until 21:30 in the evening.
HARD COURTS
The club has three tarmacadam courts that are well-used by members and have proven particularly popular amongst juniors and beginners due to the consistent bounce and reliable surface
These courts are floodlit meaning members can play until 21:30 in the evening.
JUNIOR COURTS
The 2 Junior courts have been installed to give juniors dedicated playing space to practise.
These courts can also be used for junior matches or a warm-up before team matches.