Chesham 1879 Tennis and Squash Club

The Club was established in 1879 in the very early days of organised tennis and, from records kept in the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum Library, is the third oldest tennis club in Great Britain with an active membership. It was founded following the death of John Hale of Germains House, Chesham. Hale, a keen croquet player, was one of the six founder members of The All England Club, Wimbledon. The club currently has six hard courts and three American clay courts; two squash courts were added in the 1980s. Today the club members enjoy a truly marvellous rural setting with modern facilities and amenities.

There will be a display of artefacts illustrating the history of this important tennis club. The bar and patio area will be open for refreshments. Visitors will also be able to watch games being played from the patio. Between 11am and 3pm visitors can have a go at Padel, tennis or squash/racketball if they come along in sports gear – especially sports shoes (not black soled).

Timings & Tours

Sunday 08 September:

10am to 3pm

Location & directions

Chesham 1879 Lawn Tennis and Squash Club, Pednormead End, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 2PJ

Contact on day:

Jane Madden

Telephone number:

+447882924994

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

There is a small change in level from the patio/outdoor area to the members' bar area and facilities.

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