Families in Gateshead are invited to take part in free tennis sessions at Saltwell Park on Friday 29 May 2026. The event, which runs from 10:00 to 11:30, offers children aged 5 and over a chance to learn the basics or improve their skills on the park’s courts.
The sessions are led by qualified coaches provided by We Do Tennis C.I.C., and all necessary equipment will be available for use. Because this is a family-focused activity, every child must be accompanied by at least one adult who is also participating in the session.
To join the fun, families must reserve a spot in advance by emailing the address provided on the Gateshead Council event page. The event is part of an effort to encourage outdoor activity in the area, following refurbishment of community tennis courts completed in 2025 with funding from the Lawn Tennis Association.
Saltwell Park, which is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year, offers free parking nearby, accessed from Durham Road via Joicey Road (postcode NE8 4SF). These two hard courts are part of a local partnership between the council, the Lawn Tennis Association, and BETTER, which helps manage leisure facilities across the region.
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