Hascombe Farm

Hascombe Farm sits on Horn Lane, Woodmancote, Henfield BN5 9SA, tucked into the South Downs fringe a short drive from the A281 and A23 corridors that connect Horsham, Brighton and Worthing. The padel court is a recent addition to the wider Hascombe Farm Equestrian Centre, giving south coast players a relaxed rural alternative to busier town clubs.

The set-up is deliberately small and personal. There is one court, an on-site cafe, free parking on the farm yard, changing facilities and WiFi, and bookings go through Playtomic rather than a phone-call rota. Players coming from Brighton, Lewes, Burgess Hill, Horsham or Worthing typically reach the venue inside 25 to 40 minutes by car.

The wider site sits on the well-known former Royal Leisure estate, which has been renovated as one of the better-regarded equestrian centres in the South East. Padel here works as a sociable add-on for locals, riders and families looking for an outdoor hit in a quiet country setting rather than a commercial multi-court hub.

The padel courts

Hascombe Farm runs one outdoor doubles court with a crystal glass back wall and a synthetic grass surface, the standard Spanish-spec layout used by most UK clubs. The court is panoramic in feel thanks to the open farm setting and is floodlit for evening play right through to the 21:00 closing slot.

Being outdoor and rural, the playing experience depends on the weather. On a still summer evening with low sun over the Downs it ranks among the nicer outdoor courts in the area. In winter, wind and damp can be a factor.

Racket hire and balls are available on site for newcomers who do not yet own their own kit, so beginners can simply turn up and try a session before investing in their own gear.

Booking and access

All bookings run through Playtomic, where live availability, the current per-court rate and any peak-hour pricing show at the booking step. Standard slots are 60 or 90 minutes and floodlight use is included on evening bookings. The court is open Monday to Sunday, 09:00 to 21:00, with holiday hours matching the standard schedule.

Amelia (07738 947 985) handles questions about access, kit hire or group bookings that fall outside standard Playtomic slots. Free parking is available in the farm yard, and signage directs players up the steps and past the fire escape to the court and toilets.

Cancellation windows and refund rules are handled inside the Playtomic app at the point of booking, with the usual notice period required to avoid a charge against the slot.

Programme and social

With a single court the social model here is informal rather than structured. Most play is friends, family and small groups of regulars rotating in and out of evening and weekend slots. There is no permanent league or large-scale tournament programme, and group sessions tend to be arranged directly with Amelia rather than published on a fixed calendar.

The on-site cafe and snack bar give players somewhere to sit, watch the next pair warm up and have a coffee or a soft drink between sessions. WiFi covers the main building, which makes the venue workable for a casual lunchtime hit or a longer Saturday morning session.

Best for

Hascombe Farm is best for South Downs locals, Henfield, Woodmancote and Horsham residents who want a low-key outdoor court without driving into Brighton, and for riders and families already on the estate for equestrian activities. It also suits intermediate players who simply want a quiet, scenic court for regular doubles hits rather than a club atmosphere.

It is less suitable for players who need indoor cover for year-round, weather-proof play, or for those looking for a busy mix-in calendar, structured leagues, a large coaching academy or multiple courts running side by side. For those needs, larger multi-court padel clubs in Brighton, Worthing or Horsham will be a better fit.

Hascombe Farm does not run an in-house padel coaching programme. Lessons are not part of the standard offering at the venue.