Barons Fitness

Barons Fitness sits on Silver Royd just off Scalby Road in the village of Scalby (postcode YO13 0NL), a short five-minute drive from the heart of Scarborough on the North Yorkshire coast.

The club has long been the area’s go-to spot for gym workouts, squash, badminton, pickleball and a busy programme of group fitness classes. In the last couple of years it has added two outdoor padel courts that have quickly become a fixture for local players.

The setting is a working multi-sport club rather than a dedicated padel facility, which keeps the atmosphere relaxed and friendly even on busy weekday evenings. The full timetable lives at baronsfitness.co.uk alongside the gym programme.

The padel courts

There are two padel courts at Barons Fitness, both outdoors and fitted with crystal-glass back walls on the standard 20 metre by 10 metre enclosed playing area. Playtomic lists them simply as Padel Court 1 and Padel Court 2.

The playing surface is artificial turf with a sand infill, the format most suited to the British climate and the same setup used by the majority of UK clubs. Floodlighting allows play well into the evening alongside the gym’s regular opening pattern.

The open outdoor layout means good airflow on warmer summer sessions and a real sense of being outside, which works well for the coastal Scarborough setting just a few miles from the sea. Wind exposure is mild thanks to the sheltered position behind the main clubhouse.

Booking padel and access

Court hire is a flat £24 per hour for the full court, which works out at £6 per player for a doubles game. Reception is happy to take walk-up bookings on 01723 357740 (option 2) if a slot is free on the day.

Most players book online through Playtomic, where the live grid shows real-time availability, takes payment up front and lets you cancel up to a few hours before your slot. Racket hire is £2.50 per racket at reception and balls can either be brought from home or bought on site.

Free parking sits right next to the courts and the main reception. Changing rooms, showers, lockers, free WiFi and a small cafe inside the gym building cover everything you need before and after a session.

Programme and social play

Social Padel sessions run regularly through the week and are the easiest way for newcomers to get on court without committing to a full hour. Both Beginner and Intermediate sessions appear on Playtomic from around £8 per player.

The format mixes players of similar standard so nobody is left behind, and the coaches running the sessions keep the focus on rallying, court positioning and confidence rather than heavy technical drills. It is a sensible first step before booking a court privately.

The wider club hosts a steady programme of group fitness, walking football and squash leagues, which feeds a natural community of members happy to try padel for the first time. Private groups can email baronsharleyharrison@gmail.com or message reception via Playtomic for block bookings.

Best for

Scarborough and Scalby locals after an accessible, no-frills introduction to padel will get the most out of Barons Fitness. The pricing is honest, the booking flow is straightforward, and there is no membership barrier to playing.

The multi-sport club setting means you can pair a padel session with a gym workout, a squash game or a coffee on the same visit, which makes it an easy choice for families and mixed-interest groups.

Visitors driving up the A171 from Whitby or down from Cloughton will find the YO13 0NL postcode easy to navigate, with the courts visible from the main car park as you arrive at the clubhouse and full signage at the Silver Royd entrance to the site.