HomeNews
Basingstoke Tennis serves up a Wimbledon Festival of free tennis

1 June 2026

Basingstoke Tennis serves up a Wimbledon Festival of free tennis

Three weeks of free coaching tasters and a community Open Day to celebrate Wimbledon at Basingstoke Tennis.

Children taking part in the Wimbledon Festival on the outdoor courts at War Memorial Park

With the nation's excitement building for the Championships at Wimbledon, Basingstoke Tennis is delighted to announce the launch of its Festival of Tennis. This community-wide initiative is designed to get the local area moving, socialising, and inspired by the world's greatest tennis tournament.

Running in line with the peak of the British summer of sport, the festival offers a packed programme of free activities catering to everyone from total beginners to lapsed players looking to get back into the swing of things. With a focus on fun, fitness, and community, the initiative aims to remove all barriers to entry by providing equipment, professional coaching, and a welcoming environment at absolutely no cost.

Free coaching taster sessions, 22 June to 12 July

The headline feature of the Festival of Tennis is a three-week block of free coaching taster sessions, running from Monday 22 June to Sunday 12 July. These sessions offer a no-commitment way for adults and young players to try out weekly group coaching, meet our friendly team, and learn new skills without any upfront sign-up fees. We have spaces for all age groups and skill levels with our LTA-accredited coaches.

Grand Open Day, Saturday 11 July, 1pm to 3pm

To celebrate the spirit of the Championships, we are throwing open our gates for a community Open Day. Bring your friends and family along to enjoy adult and youth coaching tasters, fun on-court games, and on-the-day discounts for memberships and future courses.

More ways to play

Ready to play?

Book a court at War Memorial Park or Stratton Park.