Kent padel ranges from seven-court indoor clubs at Square One in Aylesford and Ashford to covered courts at Smash Padel Whitstable and Play Padel Club in Deal, and pay-and-play outdoor courts on the Chatham waterfront. There is a club within reach of most of the county, and plenty of them are dry.
Prices verified October 2026Chatham · 2 outdoor
Two outdoor courts on the Chatham waterfront with a café on hand for the post-match inquest. At £6 a head for an off-peak hour it is one of the cheaper games in Kent, provided the wind off the Medway is feeling cooperative.
Aylesford · 7 indoor
Seven panoramic indoor courts in a converted mill at Larkfield, with catering and a bar built for team socials. Kent's biggest indoor padel club that we have verified.
Ashford · 7 indoor
Six temperature-controlled indoor doubles courts and a singles court, plus a gym, ice baths, a bar and restaurant and a golf simulator. A full day out, if you have the legs for it.
Whitstable · 3 covered
Three panoramic courts under canopy covers at Whitstable Rugby Club, open 7am to 10pm. Coaching and a junior programme run alongside public matches; rackets are £3 an hour.
Canterbury · 3 indoor
Three full-size indoor courts on the Wincheap estate with a coffee shop, pro shop and showers. Canterbury's dry option; prices are on Playtomic.
Deal · 3 covered
Three full panoramic courts under a huge 1,000 square metre roof in Deal, so the Channel weather can do its worst.
Sevenoaks · 3 outdoor
Three courts at Polhill Garden Centre, with six indoor courts under construction that will take the club to nine.
Marden · 2 outdoor
Two uncovered, floodlit courts overlooked by the clubhouse of a village cricket and hockey club. Membership is a modest £40 a year and buys a ten-day booking window; the club publishes peak and off-peak times but asks you to check rates when booking.
Tonbridge · 2 outdoor
Two outdoor doubles courts in Tonbridge run by Pulse Padel. Book through Pulse's own booking system.
Dartford · 3 outdoor
Three outdoor courts at David Lloyd Dartford on Darenth Road, for members only. A comfortable way to play if you already have the membership; elsewhere for a casual game.
Herne Bay · 3 outdoor
Three outdoor courts at the Altira Park club in Herne Bay, part of a David Lloyd membership rather than a pay-and-play option.
| Club | Town | Courts | Setting | Off-peak pp | Peak pp | Booking | App |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Platform 26 Padel | Chatham | 2 | 2 outdoor | £9.00 | £11.25 | Pay & play | – |
| Square One Maidstone | Aylesford | 7 | 7 indoor | – | – | Pay & play | Playtomic |
| Square One Ashford | Ashford | 7 | 7 indoor | – | – | Pay & play | Playtomic |
| Smash Padel Whitstable | Whitstable | 3 | 3 covered | – | – | Pay & play | – |
| Brakepoint Padel Club | Canterbury | 3 | 3 indoor | – | – | Pay & play | Playtomic |
| Play Padel Club Deal | Deal | 3 | 3 covered | – | – | Pay & play | Playtomic |
| Sevenoaks Padel | Sevenoaks | 3 | 3 outdoor | – | – | Pay & play | – |
| Marden Sports Club Padel | Marden | 2 | 2 outdoor | – | – | Members book first | – |
| Pulse Padel Tonbridge | Tonbridge | 2 | 2 outdoor | – | – | Pay & play | – |
| David Lloyd Dartford | Dartford | 3 | 3 outdoor | – | – | Members only | David Lloyd app |
| David Lloyd Herne Bay | Herne Bay | 3 | 3 outdoor | – | – | Members only | David Lloyd app |
Off-peak games at the pay-and-play clubs we track in Kent start at £9.00 per player for 90 minutes, with a typical off-peak price of £9.00. Peak evening slots cost up to £11.25 each. Prices assume four players sharing the court. The cheapest we have verified is Platform 26 Padel.
Yes. 9 of the 11 clubs here let non-members book; 2 are members only (David Lloyd Dartford and David Lloyd Herne Bay). Use the "No membership needed" filter above.
5 clubs have at least one indoor or covered court: Smash Padel Whitstable, Brakepoint Padel Club, Square One Maidstone and Square One Ashford and more. Covered courts keep the rain off but not the cold.
Square One Maidstone, with 7 courts. Bigger clubs are the best bet for a same-day booking at peak times.
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