Our £650,000 Padel Facility Officially Opens at Stanley Sports Hub
We are delighted to have officially opened our brand-new padel facility at Stanley Sports Hub, bringing one of the world’s fastest-growing sports to Accrington for the very first time.
Following our official opening on Friday 6 November, our two covered and floodlit courts are now open to the public, with bookings available through Playtomic.
The £650,000 development marks another exciting milestone for Accrington Stanley Community Trust, creating more opportunities for local people to get active, try something new and spend time together.
We have invested £325,000 in the project, supported by £275,000 from Hyndburn Borough Council, comprising £200,000 from the Government’s Pride in Place Impact Fund and £75,000 from the Council. A further £50,000 from the Football Foundation has supported a brand-new catering unit.
The Pride in Place Impact Fund supports improvements to local communities and public spaces. We are grateful to our funding partners for helping us bring this new facility to Hyndburn.
Built by Readstone Construction, the development has transformed a previously unused area of land at the edge of Stanley Sports Hub into a welcoming sporting and social space.
Padel is a fun, sociable racket sport that is easy for beginners to pick up while offering plenty of excitement for experienced players. Our covered courts provide opportunities to play throughout the year, with floodlighting allowing games to continue into the evening.
Players can bring their own rackets or hire equipment on site, and free parking is available.
The development also includes The Brew Box, our new padel reception and refreshments space, serving freshly ground coffee, speciality coffees, hot and cold drinks, and a selection of snacks. Visitors are welcome to call in before or after their game.
Alongside public bookings, we will host regular school and community activities, including sessions for over-50s and veterans, helping more people discover padel and enjoy the benefits of being active.
Our CEO, Martin Fearon, said:
“We’re incredibly proud to have brought padel to Accrington for the first time. It’s been a fantastic project, the finished courts look brilliant, and I’d like to thank everyone involved for making it happen. It’s an exciting addition to the Stanley Sports Hub and another fantastic facility for our local community to enjoy.”
The opening continues the growth of Stanley Sports Hub, which has benefited from significant investment in recent years and developed into a £5 million community sports facility.
Cllr Munsif Dad, Leader of Hyndburn Borough Council, said:
“This is a fantastic new attraction for Hyndburn and something I’m sure local people will be keen to try. Padel is growing rapidly in popularity, so it’s wonderful to have such an impressive facility right here on our doorstep, making the sport accessible to our residents.”
Our Chair of Trustees, Purves Ali, added:
“This is about more than just sport. It’s about creating opportunities, bringing people together and investing in the future of our community.”
Book your court
Our courts are open from Monday 9 November, with bookings made through the Playtomic app or online:
Book padel at Stanley Sports Hub
Find us at Stanley Sports Hub, Thorneyholme Road, Accrington, BB5 6BD.
Sponsorship opportunities are also available for local businesses, including a main padel sponsorship package and individual court sponsorships. To find out more, contact Scott Dawson Advertising on 07854 697876.
We look forward to welcoming you onto the courts!
