Accepting New Members
Play Pickleball in Birmingham
at Edgbaston Priory Club
We are the home of pickleball in Birmingham. Just five minutes from the city centre, Edgbaston Priory Club offers courts, free twice weekly socials and a ready made community of over 3,000 members. New to the game or already competitive, this is the easiest way to get on court, improve quickly, and play regularly.
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"EPC is a great home away from home. I've met a range of people on the padel courts from all walks of life, learned a new sport and spent loads of time in the clubhouse with friends and family!"
Charlie Deeks, Member since 2025
Birmingham's
Premier Pickleball Club
Edgbaston Priory is helping shape the future of pickleball in Birmingham, bringing one of the UK’s fastest-growing sports into a club with a long-standing racket sport heritage and strong member community.
Our pickleball programme is built with regular social and competitive play, events and a community that makes it easy to get started and keep coming back.
Open to all ages and abilities, it is easy to get involved. Come down, meet the coaches, step on court, and see why so many members quickly make pickleball the highlight of their week.
Pickleball Courts in Birmingham
Edgbaston Priory Club has pickleball courts available to members in Birmingham B15. The courts are within the main club grounds and are available to book seven days a week.
Court Details
Pickleball can be played on selected courts, with nets provided. Paddle and ball hire, changing rooms, showers and free on-site parking are available.
Getting Here
Edgbaston Priory Club is located at Sir Harrys Road, Birmingham B15 2UZ, five minutes from the city centre, with easy access from the A38 and free on-site parking. The padel courts are within the main club grounds.
Booking a Padel Court
in Birmingham
Getting started at Edgbaston Priory is straightforward. You do not need your own equipment and you do not need any prior experience. Free social sessions held twice weekly, open to all members, no booking required.
No pickleball partner yet? Our social sessions make it easy to turn up alone, be paired with other players and meet new people on court.
New to Pickleball?
Why Pickleball Works for Everyone
New to Pickleball?

Here’s What You Need to Know
Pickleball is a fast-paced paddle sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton and table tennis. Played on a smaller court with a solid paddle and lightweight plastic ball, it’s easy to learn, gentle on the joints and naturally social thanks to its doubles format. Most beginners can enjoy a proper rally in their first session and feel confident within weeks.
Why Pickleball
Works for Everyone
- Easy to learn, most beginners are rallying and enjoying the game within their first session
- Social by nature, always played in doubles, so every game involves four people and a conversation
- Gentle on joints: the smaller court and slower ball make it accessible across a wide age range
- Full-body workout: Quick lateral movement improves cardiovascular fitness, coordination, and reflexes
- Suitable for all ages and abilities: Played by complete beginners and experienced competitors at the same club
- No equipment needed to start: Pickleball paddles and balls are available to hire on-site
Pickleball Social Sessions,
Leagues & Club Events
Edgbaston Priory runs free pickleball social sessions twice a week, open to all Racquets members. These are relaxed, welcoming sessions where you can meet other players, improve your game in a low-pressure environment, and become part of the growing pickleball community at the club.
Membership gives you access to all social sessions, events and a growing community of pickleball players at one of Birmingham's most established private members' club.
Pickleball in a Setting No Other
Birmingham Venue Can Match
For pickleball in Birmingham, Edgbaston Priory offers a relaxed place to play within a wider sports club setting. The club brings together pickleball, tennis, padel, squash, swimming, fitness facilities, a clubhouse, bar, spa and regular social events, all in one place.

Alongside the courts, members have access to tennis, padel, squash, swimming, fitness facilities, a clubhouse, bar, spa, and a year-round calendar of social events, all within one club in the heart of Birmingham.
Padel or Pickleball? Here’s the Difference
Both padel and pickleball are fast-growing racket sports that are easy to pick up, social by nature, and played here at Edgbaston Priory. But they are very different games, and many of our members end up loving both.
- Court
Padel is played on an enclosed glass-walled court where walls are part of the game. Pickleball is played on an open court, similar in format to a small tennis court.
- Pace
Padel tends to be faster-paced with longer rallies due to the walls. Pickleball is more tactical, with a unique ‘kitchen’ non-volley zone near the net.
- Ball
Padel uses a pressurised ball similar to a tennis ball. Pickleball uses a lightweight perforated plastic ball.
- Learning curve
Both are beginner-friendly. Pickleball is widely considered one of the easiest racket sports to pick up from zero.
Become a member
Full access to all pickleball courts, free social sessions twice a week, the Nourish restaurant, spa, pool, and fitness studios, all included in a Racquets Membership.
What's included in a racquets membership:
- Access to free social sessions twice weekly
- Unlimited access to 31 tennis courts, squash courts, and padel courts
- Indoor and outdoor pool, spa, gym, and fitness studios
- Member-exclusive pricing on coaching courses and events
- Social events calendar across all sports and club life
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Training that gets results
I joined the Club to explore squash, swimming and gym sessions to get fitter. Israar helped me build confidence with free weights, always working at my pace. In 4 months, we’ve achieved amazing results and I’ve lost 6kg.
Kieran
Member since 2024
Simply exceptional
My parents met in the Priory bar in 1958 and our family has been members since 1875, now into the sixth generation. We benefit from the foresight of those who shaped the club over 150 years, making it an oasis in Edgbaston. No other city in Britain matches what we have here.
Charles
Member since 2010
Stunning grounds, top tennis
I think it is a wonderful place to be a member. It is a unique club, it’s undoubtedly the best club outside of Wimbledon. It is the most beautiful tennis clubs in the country, the grounds are here are stunning. This place has done a great deal for the game of lawn tennis.
Neil
Member since 1956
Fun on the court
It’s great stepping on the court and being with all of your friends and just having fun. It’s not about winning or losing it’s about having fun in your sport.
Fernella
Member since 2019
My favourite place
I had heard so many good things about Edgbaston Priory Club and I can say this club has actually changed my life because I’m surrounded by the best people I’ve ever met. This place here, it’s one of my favourite places on earth.
Housam
Member since 2024
FAQs
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Where can I play pickleball in Birmingham?
Edgbaston Priory Club offers dedicated pickleball courts in Birmingham B15, five minutes from the city centre. We run free social sessions twice a week and offer beginner coaching for new players. Members can book courts seven days a week. The club is located at Sir Harrys Road, Birmingham B15 2UZ.
