Cholmondeley Padel Pavilion

Cholmondeley Padel Pavilion is a two-court outdoor padel venue on the Cholmondeley Estate at SY14 8HN, between Malpas and Nantwich in south Cheshire. The pavilion sits a short drive from the A41 and A49, around fifteen minutes from junction 16 of the M6.

It is a quiet rural option for players around Whitchurch, Tarporley, Chester and the Wirral who want a country-estate setting rather than a busy urban club. The site is operated by Cheshire Padel (Cpadel), the group that also runs the larger Crewe Vagrants base in Nantwich.

Cholmondeley is the calmer sibling in the Cpadel network: parkland surroundings, two panoramic glass courts, and a focus on relaxed daytime and evening sessions. The pavilion suits couples, families and small groups who prefer five minutes in the car over half an hour into the nearest town for cholmondeley padel pavilion padel.

The padel courts

The pavilion has two full-size outdoor doubles courts. Both are built to the standard 20m by 10m panoramic specification, with full glass back walls and glass side panels that allow attacking play off the rebound. The open layout gives spectators a clear view from the edges of the pitch.

Surfaces are artificial turf infilled with sand, the standard finish used across the Cpadel network. Floodlighting covers both courts so the published 07:00 to 22:00 window runs every day, including through the darker winter months.

Because the courts are outdoor, expect occasional weather closures. The Playtomic app reflects cancellations live, so check the slot status on the morning of your booking if the forecast is poor.

Booking and access

All courts are booked through Playtomic. You can book a court on Playtomic directly, or via the Playtomic app on iOS and Android. Live rates show at the booking step; standard slots are 60 and 90 minutes.

Opening hours are 07:00 to 22:00, Monday to Sunday. Cancellation and reschedule rules follow the standard Playtomic terms shown on the booking confirmation. Free on-site parking sits next to the pavilion, with changing rooms, lockers and WiFi on site.

For block bookings, coaching enquiries or private events, contact the Cpadel team on 07502 621856 or email cheshirepadel@gmail.com. Postal address: The Padel Pavilion, Cholmondeley, Malpas, SY14 8HN.

Padel programme and social

As a two-court site, Cholmondeley runs a lighter social programme than the larger Cpadel venues. Expect informal mix-ins, friendly Americano-style sessions and themed evenings organised through the Cheshire Padel community channels and the Playtomic social tab.

Group bookings and small private events fit comfortably given the rural setting, and the country-estate backdrop makes the pavilion popular for company afternoons and friends-group bookings during summer evenings.

Coaching at the pavilion is delivered through the wider Cpadel coaching team and can be arranged on request. Beginner taster lessons, technique clinics and small-group sessions are the most common formats here - see the coaching tab for current tiers and contact details.

Best for padel in Cholmondeley

The pavilion suits players who want a calm, scenic place to play padel: couples and small groups arranging private bookings, families introducing kids to the game, and anyone in the Malpas, Whitchurch, Audlem or Tarporley area.

The 07:00 start makes it workable for early-morning sessions before work, and the rural setting is a draw for visitors combining padel with a day around the Cholmondeley Estate or the Cholmondeley Arms gastropub nearby.

It is less suited to players who need a dense weekly league or a deep Americano roster - the larger Cpadel sites at Crewe Vagrants, Sandbach and Chester carry that side of the programme. With only two outdoor courts, peak summer evenings book up fast, so a Playtomic alert helps lock in prime-time slots.

Cholmondeley Padel Pavilion is one of the venues on our padel clubs in Cheshire page, where you can compare courts, prices and how to book.

Coaching at Cholmondeley Padel Pavilion is delivered through the wider Cheshire Padel (Cpadel) coaching team that operates across the group's Cheshire venues. The pavilion's two outdoor courts are suited to private one-to-one lessons, two-player technique sessions and small-group clinics rather than large junior camps.

Beginner tasters, intermediate technique work and tactical sessions are all available on request. To arrange coaching at the Cholmondeley site, email cheshirepadel@gmail.com with your level, preferred days and group size, and the team will confirm availability and pricing.