The best padel courts in Hertfordshire are David Lloyd Bushey, with four indoor courts rated 4.3 from 1,167 Google reviews, Powerleague Watford, rated 4.4 from 411 reviews at £42 to £63, and Game4Padel | Gosling Sports Park in Welwyn Garden City, at £28 to £40. Our 10 ranked clubs have a combined court count of 38. Listed prices run from £24 off-peak at Berko Padel to £80 at Encourt Padel & Wellness in St Albans, which has the most indoor courts in the county. Last updated: October 2026.
Padeli lists 15 live clubs under padel courts in Hertfordshire, with a court total of 54 across the county in October 2026. We rank the 10 strongest below from their live listings, from Bushey in the south west to Hertford in the east. For the national picture, see our complete guide to padel in the UK. For the full picture, see our guide to Padel in the UK 2026 - Complete Guide to Courts and Clubs.
Hertfordshire padel at a glance
| Club | Area | Courts | Indoor or outdoor | Listed price, October 2026 | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Lloyd Bushey | Bushey | 4 | Indoor | Members only, not listed | Bushey players |
| Powerleague Watford | Bushey, Watford | 4 | Listed as outdoor, roofed per listing text | £42 to £63 | Evening and weekend games |
| Game4Padel | Gosling Sports Park | Welwyn Garden City | 2 | Outdoor, floodlit | £28 to £40 | Welwyn Garden City players |
| Padel Pass Harpenden | Harpenden | 2 | Outdoor, floodlit | £32 to £42 | The top-rated sessions |
| Padelstars Watford | Watford | 5 | 3 covered, 2 outdoor | £48 at peak | North Watford |
| Padel Project UK - Potters Bar | Potters Bar | 3 | Outdoor, floodlit | £30 to £50 | Potters Bar players |
| Encourt Padel & Wellness | St Albans | 7 | Indoor | £60 to £80 | The most indoor courts |
| Padel X at The Ponsbourne Club | Hertford | 3 | Outdoor, floodlit | £30 to £50 | Hertford players |
| Padel Tree Metropolitan Bushey | Bushey | 6 | Outdoor, floodlit | £30 to £60 | Players near Bushey |
| Berko Padel | Tring | 2 | Outdoor, floodlit | £24 to £30 | Hertfordshire players |
Prices are the figures on each club’s Padeli listing in October 2026. Not every listing says whether a price covers the whole court or one player, so confirm the unit when you book. If a price is for the whole court, four players split it: £40 ÷ 4 = £10 each.
How we ranked the best padel courts in Hertfordshire
Only clubs with a live Padeli listing in Hertfordshire are ranked, so every court count, price and Google score here can be checked on its listing page. We weighed each Google score against the number of reviews behind it, then court count, then whether the listing shows a price and a booking route. Nothing here is a paid placement.
A perfect score from a handful of players tells you less than a solid score from hundreds. Berko Padel is rated 5.0 from seven reviews, so it sits below Powerleague Watford, rated 4.4 from 411 reviews. Five more listed clubs appear under honourable mentions, along with one club just over the Essex border.
Our totals come from Padeli listings, which can differ from club websites and other directories. For other areas, see our guides to the best padel courts in London, Newcastle and Sheffield.
1. David Lloyd Bushey, best for Bushey players
David Lloyd Bushey is a David Lloyd club on Hartspring Lane, Bushey, which added padel in 2024. David Lloyd Bushey has four indoor courts on synthetic grass and is rated 4.3 from 1,167 Google reviews, the second largest sample behind any score in this guide.
David Lloyd Bushey is one of only two ranked clubs where every court is indoors, so a booking here never depends on the weather. Padel access at David Lloyd Bushey is included with David Lloyd club membership, so it is for members only. The listing carries no court price and no public booking link in October 2026.
What you get: David Lloyd Bushey has four indoor synthetic grass courts on Hartspring Lane, Bushey, rated 4.3 from 1,167 reviews.
Price and booking: padel is included with David Lloyd membership and the Padeli listing shows no separate court price in October 2026, so ask the club about membership if you want to play here.
Who it is for: David Lloyd members in Bushey and Watford who want guaranteed indoor padel without a weather check.
2. Powerleague Watford, best for evening and weekend games
Powerleague Watford runs padel at Queens’ School on Aldenham Road, Bushey, on the Watford side of the town. Powerleague Watford has four courts on its Padeli listing and is rated 4.4 from 411 Google reviews, the strongest score in this guide backed by hundreds of reviews.
Powerleague Watford opens from 16:30 to 22:30 Monday to Thursday, 16:30 to 21:30 on Friday and 09:00 to 21:00 at weekends. That makes it an after-work and weekend venue rather than a daytime one. The listing records the courts as outdoor, but its text describes them as roofed, all-weather panoramic courts, so check the cover before a wet evening.
What you get: Powerleague Watford has four floodlit panoramic courts at a school site in Bushey, open weekday evenings and all weekend, rated 4.4 from 411 reviews.
Price and booking: £42 to £63 on the Padeli listing in October 2026; if that is per court, it works out at £10.50 to £15.75 each for four players. Book through Playtomic.
Who it is for: Watford and Bushey players who work during the day and want a regular evening or weekend slot.
3. Game4Padel | Gosling Sports Park, best for Welwyn Garden City players
Game4Padel | Gosling Sports Park is at Gosling Sports Park on Stanborough Road, Welwyn Garden City, and opened in 2024. Game4Padel | Gosling Sports Park has two outdoor panoramic courts on synthetic grass, floodlit until 22:00, and lists one of the lowest starting prices of any ranked club.
Game4Padel | Gosling Sports Park is rated 3.9 from 1,177 Google reviews, but those reviews appear to cover the whole Gosling Sports Park, not only the padel courts. Read the score as a guide to the venue rather than to padel itself. Racket hire costs £2 an hour from the Sports Park reception.
What you get: Game4Padel | Gosling Sports Park has two floodlit outdoor panoramic courts at a large sports park in Welwyn Garden City.
Price and booking: £28 to £40 on the Padeli listing in October 2026, with a standard rate of £36; if that is per court, it is £7 to £10 each for four players. Book through MATCHi.
Who it is for: players in Welwyn Garden City and Hatfield who want a low-cost game at a big multi-sport venue.
4. Padel Pass Harpenden, best for the top-rated sessions
Padel Pass Harpenden is on Leyton Road, Harpenden, and opened in 2026. Padel Pass Harpenden has two floodlit outdoor courts and is rated 5.0 from 69 Google reviews, the most reviews behind a perfect score anywhere in Hertfordshire.
Padel Pass Harpenden opened in 2026 and has already gathered 69 Google reviews, all adding up to a perfect score. With only two courts at Padel Pass Harpenden, peak evening slots can go quickly, so book a few days ahead. The courts are outdoors, so check the forecast in winter.
What you get: Padel Pass Harpenden has two floodlit outdoor courts in central Harpenden, rated 5.0 from 69 reviews.
Price and booking: £32 off-peak to £42 at peak per court on the Padeli listing in October 2026, which is £8 to £10.50 each for four players. Book through Playtomic.
Who it is for: Harpenden and north St Albans players who want the best-reviewed club in the county close to home.
5. Padelstars Watford, best for north Watford
Padelstars Watford is at Woodside Leisure Centre on Horseshoe Lane, Watford, and opened in 2026. Padelstars Watford has five courts and is rated 5.0 from 27 Google reviews, with floodlights for evening play.
Padelstars Watford has five courts in total: three covered and two outdoor, so a wet evening does not have to cancel your game. The listing has no web booking link, because courts at Padelstars Watford are booked through the PadelStars app on iOS and Android.
What you get: Padelstars Watford has five courts, three covered and two outdoor, at a leisure centre in north Watford, rated 5.0 from 27 reviews.
Price and booking: £48 per court for a peak hour on the Padeli listing in October 2026, which is £12 each for four players. Off-peak, Monday to Friday before 16:00, is £10 per player. Book through the PadelStars app.
Who it is for: players in Garston, Abbots Langley and north Watford who want a newer club with covered courts.
6. Padel Project UK - Potters Bar, best for Potters Bar players
Padel Project UK - Potters Bar is at Old Owen’s Sports Ground on Coopers Lane, Potters Bar, and opened in 2024. Padel Project UK - Potters Bar has three outdoor panoramic courts on synthetic grass, floodlit until 22:00, and is rated 4.8 from 62 Google reviews.
Padel Project UK - Potters Bar takes bookings on a Playtomic page that carries the Atmos Padel name, so the club may be trading under a new brand. Search for either name when you book. Among ranked clubs with more than 50 reviews, only Padel Pass Harpenden has a higher score than Padel Project UK - Potters Bar.
What you get: Padel Project UK - Potters Bar has three floodlit outdoor panoramic courts at a sports ground in Potters Bar, rated 4.8 from 62 reviews.
Price and booking: £30 to £50 on the Padeli listing in October 2026, with a standard rate of £40; if that is per court, it is £7.50 to £12.50 each for four players. Book through Playtomic.
Who it is for: players in Potters Bar, Cuffley and the edge of north London who want panoramic courts under floodlights.
7. Encourt Padel & Wellness, best for the most indoor courts
Encourt Padel & Wellness is at Ventura Park, Colney Street, St Albans, and opened in 2026. Encourt Padel & Wellness has seven indoor panoramic courts on artificial turf, the most indoor courts of any Hertfordshire club, and is rated 4.6 from 34 Google reviews.
Encourt Padel & Wellness is open from 06:00 to 23:00 every day, the longest opening hours listed for any Hertfordshire club. Seven courts under one roof give Encourt Padel & Wellness a better chance of a free slot at a busy time. It is also the most expensive ranked club, and its 4.6 score from 34 reviews is the main reason it sits seventh.
What you get: Encourt Padel & Wellness has seven indoor panoramic courts near St Albans, open 06:00 to 23:00 daily, rated 4.6 from 34 reviews.
Price and booking: £60 off-peak to £80 at peak and weekends per court on the Padeli listing in October 2026, which is £15 to £20 each for four players. Book through Playtomic.
Who it is for: St Albans and Radlett players who want an indoor game early in the morning or late at night, whatever the weather.
8. Padel X at The Ponsbourne Club, best for Hertford players
Padel X at The Ponsbourne Club is at Ponsbourne Park, Newgate Street, Hertford, and opened in 2024. Padel X at The Ponsbourne Club has three outdoor panoramic courts on synthetic grass, floodlit until 22:00, and is rated 5.0 from 16 Google reviews.
Padel X at The Ponsbourne Club is set in Ponsbourne Park at Newgate Street, south of Hertford, so plan on driving. Bookings go through the Padel X website, and the club also has a Playtomic page. A perfect score from 16 reviews is promising but a smaller sample than the clubs ranked above it.
What you get: Padel X at The Ponsbourne Club has three floodlit outdoor panoramic courts at Ponsbourne Park, south of Hertford, rated 5.0 from 16 reviews.
Price and booking: £30 to £50 on the Padeli listing in October 2026, with a standard rate of £40; if that is per court, it is £7.50 to £12.50 each for four players. Book through the Padel X website.
Who it is for: players in Hertford, Cuffley and Brookmans Park who want panoramic courts in a quiet setting.
9. Padel Tree Metropolitan Bushey, best for players near Bushey
Padel Tree Metropolitan Bushey is on Aldenham Road, Bushey, and opened in 2024. Padel Tree Metropolitan Bushey has six outdoor panoramic courts, floodlit until 22:00, the most outdoor courts of any club in this guide, and is rated 4.3 from 22 Google reviews.
Padel Tree Metropolitan Bushey lists £30 to £60, though its listing text quotes £30 to £40 an hour, so check the rate for your slot. Six courts at Padel Tree Metropolitan Bushey mean a group of eight or twelve can book side by side for a social night. Its score of 4.3 from 22 reviews is the main reason it ranks ninth despite its size.
What you get: Padel Tree Metropolitan Bushey has six floodlit outdoor panoramic courts on Aldenham Road, Bushey, rated 4.3 from 22 reviews.
Price and booking: £30 to £60 on the Padeli listing in October 2026, with a standard rate of £35; if that is per court, it is £7.50 to £15 each for four players. Book through Playtomic.
Who it is for: groups and social players near Bushey who need several courts at once.
10. Berko Padel, best for Hertfordshire players
Berko Padel is at the Berkhamsted and Hemel Hempstead hockey club at Cow Roast, Tring, and opened in 2025. Berko Padel has two floodlit outdoor courts and is rated 5.0 from seven Google reviews, the smallest sample among the ranked clubs.
Berko Padel is the only ranked club in the far west of Hertfordshire, which saves Tring, Berkhamsted and Hemel Hempstead players a drive to Watford or St Albans. Its £30 peak rate is the lowest standard price on any ranked listing. Seven reviews is a small sample, which is why it ranks tenth.
What you get: Berko Padel has two floodlit outdoor courts at a hockey club near Tring, rated 5.0 from seven reviews.
Price and booking: £24 off-peak to £30 at peak per court on the Padeli listing in October 2026, which is £6 to £7.50 each for four players. Book through Playtomic.
Who it is for: players in Tring, Berkhamsted and Hemel Hempstead who want a low-cost game in west Hertfordshire.
Honourable mentions
PDL Padel United - Bushey at Bushey Grove Leisure Centre has three covered panoramic courts and lists £26 to £36. PDL Padel United - Bushey is rated 4.1 from 15 Google reviews and takes bookings on MATCHi, a good covered option when it rains.
Essendon Padel Club at Essendon, near Hatfield, is rated 5.0 from nine Google reviews and lists £30 to £39. Essendon Padel Club shows two outdoor courts on its listing, but the listing description mentions a third, so confirm the count with the club. Bookings go through Playtomic.
Game4Padel | Broxbourne Sports Club on Mill Lane has four outdoor panoramic courts and lists £24 to £40, the joint lowest starting price in the county with Berko Padel. Game4Padel | Broxbourne Sports Club is rated 4.7, but from only three Google reviews, which is too few to rank it.
Padel Tree at The Hertfordshire on White Stubbs Lane, Broxbourne, has three outdoor panoramic courts, opened in 2025 and lists £30 to £40. Padel Tree at The Hertfordshire is rated 4.0 from 12 Google reviews.
Rocks Lane Padel @ Dyrham Park Country Club on Galley Lane has four outdoor panoramic courts and lists £30 to £40. Rocks Lane Padel @ Dyrham Park Country Club is rated 2.0 from a single Google review, and its address reads Barnet, so check the location before you travel.
TownFarm Padel near Bishop’s Stortford is just over the border in Essex, so it is not ranked as a Hertfordshire club. TownFarm Padel has three outdoor courts, lists £40 and is rated 4.8 from nine Google reviews.
Hertfordshire padel prices, October 2026
Hertfordshire padel prices on Padeli listings run from £24 at Game4Padel | Broxbourne Sports Club and Berko Padel to £80 at Encourt Padel & Wellness in October 2026. Six of the nine ranked clubs that list a standard rate charge between £35 and £42. Peak slots on weekday evenings and weekends usually sit at the top of each range.
| Club | Listed price, October 2026 | Booking |
|---|---|---|
| David Lloyd Bushey | Members only, not listed | David Lloyd membership |
| Powerleague Watford | £42 to £63 | Playtomic |
| Game4Padel | Gosling Sports Park | £28 to £40 | MATCHi |
| Padel Pass Harpenden | £32 to £42 | Playtomic |
| Padelstars Watford | £48 at peak | PadelStars app |
| Padel Project UK - Potters Bar | £30 to £50 | Playtomic |
| Encourt Padel & Wellness | £60 to £80 | Playtomic |
| Padel X at The Ponsbourne Club | £30 to £50 | Padel X website |
| Padel Tree Metropolitan Bushey | £30 to £60 | Playtomic |
| Berko Padel | £24 to £30 | Playtomic |
Padel is played in fours, so if a listed price covers the whole court, divide it by four to get each player’s share:
- £28 ÷ 4 = £7 each (Game4Padel | Gosling Sports Park, bottom of its range)
- £40 ÷ 4 = £10 each (the standard rate at Padel Project UK - Potters Bar and Padel X at The Ponsbourne Club)
- £63 ÷ 4 = £15.75 each (Powerleague Watford, top of its range)
- £80 ÷ 4 = £20 each (Encourt Padel & Wellness, top of its range)
The booking app shows the live rate for each slot, and that is the price you pay. A weekday daytime game often costs less than an evening one at the same club: Berko Padel, Padel Pass Harpenden and Encourt Padel & Wellness all list a lower off-peak rate.
How to book padel in Hertfordshire
Eight of the 10 ranked Hertfordshire clubs carry an online booking link on their Padeli listing. Open the club page, follow the booking link, pick a court and a slot, and pay online. The other two book differently: Padelstars Watford through its own app, and David Lloyd Bushey through club membership.
- Playtomic: Powerleague Watford, Padel Pass Harpenden, Padel Project UK - Potters Bar, Encourt Padel & Wellness, Padel Tree Metropolitan Bushey and Berko Padel
- MATCHi: Game4Padel | Gosling Sports Park
- The club’s own website: Padel X at The Ponsbourne Club
- The PadelStars app on iOS and Android: Padelstars Watford
- Members only: David Lloyd Bushey
Booking tips
- Book evenings and weekends early, as they are the busiest slots.
- For an early game, Encourt Padel & Wellness opens at 06:00 every day.
- For a late game, Encourt Padel & Wellness runs until 23:00 and Powerleague Watford until 22:30 from Monday to Thursday.
- At outdoor clubs, check the forecast and the cancellation terms before you pay.
What to bring
Bring a padel racket, clean court or tennis trainers and water. Game4Padel | Gosling Sports Park hires rackets for £2 an hour from the Sports Park reception, but most other listings do not record racket hire, so ask about hire and whether balls are included when you book.
Padel for beginners in Hertfordshire
An indoor club is the easiest place for a beginner to start in Hertfordshire, because a first game is never rained off. Encourt Padel & Wellness in St Albans has seven indoor courts, and PDL Padel United - Bushey has three covered courts at a lower listed price of £26 to £36.
On a budget, Game4Padel | Gosling Sports Park lists from £28 and Berko Padel from £24 off-peak, both on floodlit outdoor courts. Coaching is recorded on some listings but not all, so ask the club about beginner sessions when you book.
Padel in Hertfordshire FAQ
How many padel venues does Hertfordshire have?
Padeli lists 15 live padel clubs in Hertfordshire in October 2026, with a court total of 54 across the county. The clubs cluster around Bushey, Watford, St Albans, Welwyn Garden City, Potters Bar, Hertford and Broxbourne, with Berko Padel near Tring in the west and Padel Pass Harpenden in the north. Padeli has no listed club in Letchworth or Stevenage yet.
How much does padel cost in Hertfordshire?
Hertfordshire padel prices on Padeli listings run from £24 at Game4Padel | Broxbourne Sports Club and Berko Padel to £80 at Encourt Padel & Wellness in October 2026. Six of the nine ranked clubs that list a standard rate charge between £35 and £42. Not every listing says whether a price is per court or per player, so check when you book; if it is per court, £40 split four ways is £10 each.
Are there indoor padel courts in Hertfordshire?
Yes. Encourt Padel & Wellness near St Albans has seven indoor courts, the most in the county, and David Lloyd Bushey has four indoor courts for its members. PDL Padel United - Bushey has three covered courts at Bushey Grove Leisure Centre. Padelstars Watford in north Watford has three covered and two outdoor, five in total.
Are there pay-and-play padel courts in Hertfordshire?
Yes. Thirteen of the 15 Hertfordshire clubs on Padeli carry a public online booking link in October 2026, mostly on Playtomic or MATCHi, so you can book and pay for a single court slot. Powerleague Watford, Padel Pass Harpenden and Encourt Padel & Wellness all take bookings on Playtomic, and Game4Padel | Gosling Sports Park takes them on MATCHi.
Do I need to be a member to play?
At most Hertfordshire clubs, no: 13 of the 15 listings carry a public booking link, so anyone can book a court. David Lloyd Bushey is the exception, as padel there is included with David Lloyd club membership and is for members only. Padelstars Watford has no web booking link, but anyone can book its courts through the PadelStars app on iOS and Android.
Which Hertfordshire padel club has the most courts?
Encourt Padel & Wellness near St Albans has seven courts, all indoor, the most of any Hertfordshire club on Padeli in October 2026. Padel Tree Metropolitan Bushey is next with six outdoor panoramic courts, and Padelstars Watford has five courts. For groups that need several courts at once, these three clubs are the best bet.
Is there a padel club in Bishop’s Stortford?
TownFarm Padel is the closest listed club to Bishop’s Stortford, just over the border in Essex, so it is not ranked here as a Hertfordshire club. TownFarm Padel has three outdoor courts, lists £40 and is rated 4.8 from nine Google reviews. The nearest ranked Hertfordshire club is Padel X at The Ponsbourne Club south of Hertford.
Is it worth going into London instead?
For most Hertfordshire players, no. The county has 15 listed clubs, including indoor courts at Encourt Padel & Wellness and David Lloyd Bushey, and listed prices from £24. Players in Potters Bar, Bushey or Barnet can reach north London easily, so compare the two in our guide to the best padel courts in London before you pick a regular club.
