Community Tennis for Health

Tennis isn’t just for people who want to be the next Wimbledon champion.

These free sessions in Poplar are designed for people who want to move more, feel better, and maybe have a bit of fun along the way. There’s no competition, no pressure, and no expectation that you’ll know what you’re doing. That’s exactly the point of these sessions.

Whether you’re living with a long-term health condition, haven’t exercised in a while, or just want to try something new, there’s a place for you here.

A Poplar resident plays tennis for the first time with Courtside Tower Hamlets coach, Lee.

Ready to join in?

Free to attend. No experience needed.

Every Monday,
11 May to 20 July, 10–11am
Poplar Recreation Ground, 5 Hale St, London E14 0BX

You don’t need to book, but spaces are limited and registering helps us plan for how many courts are needed. Please complete a short form using the button below to let us know you’re coming.

Please note : there will be no session on Bank Holiday Monday 25 May. Sessions resume the following week.

Fill out a registration form

This might be for you if you:

Are new to tennis
Want a fun way to be more active
Are living with a long-term health condition
Want to move more without it feeling like exercise

What to wear and bring:

Comfortable clothes you can move in
Trainers with good grip, not slides or flat-soled shoes
A bottle of water
Nothing else, all equipment is provided

Tennis for everyone!

The Community Tennis for Health participants pose together for a group shot

An over 50's tennis player returns the ball during a community tennis session

A woman lunges forward to take a shot during a community tennis lesson

Players at Community Tennis for Health line up on one side of the net to take part in a volley drill during a session

Coach Lee from Courtside Tower Hamlets with players at Community Tennis for Health, touching rackets after a session

Four Community Tennis for Health players stand on one side of the court, ready to play tennis drills.

A woman attending the Community Tennis for Health over 50's session poses for a photo near the net

We know that staying active makes a real difference to people's health, but finding something that feels approachable isn't always easy. When Lee came to us with this idea, it felt like exactly the kind of thing our community needed. We're glad Well One could help us spread the word and get local people excited to get involved.

I've always believed tennis is a sport anyone can enjoy, but too often people assume it's not for them. These sessions are about changing that. If you leave feeling like you've moved your body and had a good time, that's a win!

Kabung, Poplar and Limehouse Primary Care Network

Lee, Community Tennis Coach, Courtside Tower Hamlets

Frequently Asked Questions

You don’t need to book, but we’d love to know you’re coming so we can plan sessions. Use the registration link to let us know.

Fill out a form to register

Yes. These sessions are specifically designed to be suitable for people with long-term health conditions. At the start of each session the coaches will check in with you so they can support you in the right way.

No. All tennis equipment is provided during the session.

Comfortable clothes you can move in and trainers with good grip. Avoid jeans, anything restrictive, or shoes without proper soles.

Just come along the following week. You don’t need to attend every session and there’s no pressure to commit to the full programme (but we think you’ll want to!)