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Jesmond Dene Real Tennis Club

Jesmond Dene Real Tennis Club, Matthew Bank, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE2 3RE

  • Multiple dates available
  • | In person
  • | Pre-booking not required
  • | Site opening

A unique opportunity to view inside this Victorian Real Tennis court which is in daily use by members of Jesmond Dene Real Tennis Club. History boards provide details of the Court's place in local history.

Jesmond Dene Real Tennis Club is a Grade II listed building. It is a Victorian Real Tennis court built in what was then the garden of Jesmond Dene House in 1894.
The house was owned by Sir Andrew Noble who was a partner in Lord Armstrong's world famous engineering business: Armstrong Whitworth. Jesmond Dene House is now a boutique hotel.
The Real Tennis Court is one of 27 Real Tennis courts in the UK and is in daily use by members of Jesmond Dene Real Tennis Club. Real Tennis is the original racket sport!
It is hoped that a match between players from Scotland and England will take place on Saturday 19th Sept.

Timings

Friday 18 September:
1000-1600
Saturday 19 September:
1000-1600

Location & directions

Jesmond Dene Real Tennis Club, Matthew Bank, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE2 3RE

Contact on day:
John Larkin
Telephone number:
+441913898343

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

No step free access to building.

Additional information

Parking is available at the rear of the building. Access from Jesmond Dene Road and the Jesmond Dene House Hotel car park.

Max number of people:
15
Estimated duration:
0 hour(s) 15 minute(s)

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