Free tennis is returning to Bedford Park this summer as part of a new jointly-funded programme from Bedford Borough Council and the National Tennis Association (NTA).
With all equipment provided, the new sessions allow newcomers to the sport and seasoned tennis players to enjoy the refurbished tennis courts at Bedford Park.
Places can be booked now at the LTA website, with the next available session on Saturday, 30 May from 12 midday.
There has also been a big push to introduce the sport to youngsters, with a Schools Roadshow open day due to be held on Saturday, 6 June from 2pm, as part of the NTA’s Big Tennis Weekend.
The free one-hour taster sessions include games, mini-challenges, teamwork activities and fun, with all of the required equipment provided.
Places for the Schools Roadshow for juniors can be booked here.
Cllr Sarah Gallagher (Conservative, Shortstown), Portfolio Holder for Customer Experience, Leisure and Culture said; “This is a great opportunity for tennis fans in our community, of all ages and abilities, to get outdoors and enjoy tennis – and all for free.
“Throughout the summer months, whether you are a beginner or more advanced tennis player, you can get involved to learn new skills, meet new people and get moving, at one of Bedford’s most popular and loved green spaces.”
A free adults open day session is also available on the same day, Saturday, 6 June, from 3pm.
You can book your place in that session here.
In addition to the free sessions, there has also been a reduction to the cost of group coaching, under the ‘Bedford Parks Tennis’ umbrella.
Led by professional coaches, these group coaching sessions are also 30% off for the first month.
You can register your interest in the ‘Bedford Parks Tennis’ coaching sessions on the NTA website.
