How to find us
Jesmond Lawn Tennis Club
102 Osborne Road, Jesmond
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Northumberland
NE2 2TD
Welcome to Jesmond Lawn Tennis Club
Introduction
Jesmond Lawn Tennis Club is a small and friendly club located in the heart of Jesmond, just 5 minutes from Newcastle City Centre. The club was founded in 1883 and has a long and distinguished history which includes member Muriel Robb winning Ladies Singles at Wimbledon in 1902.
The club offers tennis for all ages and all standards of play. There is adult social tennis on Saturday and Sunday afternoons, but get there early - it's popular. Regular mens and ladies team practices take place throughout the week. There are also many opportunities to take part in competitive tennis at all standards.
Court Availability
If members wish to make use of the courts, then booking is essential using the LTA's Clubspark system: JLTC Court Booking System.
Social Play
Social tennis at Jesmond captures the essence of the tennis club as it is friendly, relaxed and a great way of meeting other members. Team players often join in the social tennis so the standard is high at times. Booking is required for Social play and is done through the Clubspark system available available on the online booking page
Wednesday afternoon | Saturday afternoon | Sunday afternoon
The social tennis sessions are friendly, existing members are always on hand to integrate new members, introduce them to more players and even arrange private games.
Courts
In 2016 our all weather courts were refurbished with the help of a grant from the Suez Communities Trust. We applied for funding and were awarded their maximum grant of £50k towards the cost of the work so on behalf of the club and members we'd like to give them a huge THANK YOU!
History
Jesmond Lawn Tennis Club was founded in 1883 and has a long and distinguished history, boasting the Ladies' Singles Wimbledon champion from 1902 - Muriel Robb. Jesmond Lawn Tennis Club began on Fern Avenue in Jesmond and moved to its current location of 102 Osborne Road, Jesmond in 1890. The club prides itself on being one of the oldest tennis clubs in Great Britain and with a healthy membership, several men's, ladies' and veterans' teams, the enthusiasm and passion for tennis shown in 2023 is as strong as it was when the club was founded in 1883.
Facilities
Jesmond is very easily accessible from Newcastle City Centre and the coastal area and is very well served with local public transport links including buses and metros. Our clubhouse and patio area look out over three refurbished artificial grass tennis courts, all of which are floodlit. There is no extra charge to members to use the floodlights. With our groundsman keeping the all weather courts in great condition, we play all year round.
Clubhouse
The clubhouse is comfortable and is equipped with a kitchen ready to be used for the all important food after matches! The clubhouse also boasts three French doors that look out over the tennis courts, easy to watch tennis matches during both summer and winter months. We have a pool table and table football that are used for social events or if you're ever waiting for a court. There is also a patio area with picnic benches, a great viewing point to watch summer matches.
Bar
The club has a fully licensed bar that can be opened as and when required, stocking alcoholic drinks including canned lager, a selection of wine as well as teas, coffees, soft drinks and snacks.
Key Documents
Jesmond Lawn Tennis Club is committed to being a safe and inclusive place to play and as such has adopted the following LTA Policies: