Pure Padel confirms planning for six covered court club in Lightwater. Surrey

Ambitious and tenacious sports club operator, Pure Padel, has secured planning for its first South East club - Pure Padel Lightwater - which is due to open at Lightwater Leisure Centre this Autumn.

The state of the art venue will offer six covered panoramic padel courts - all under 10 metre canopies - plus clubhouse with a cafe and licensed bar, a pro shop, changing rooms and vibrant social spaces. Free onsite parking and wifi will also be available to customers.

Pure Padel is well-established in its North West heartland, where it operates two progressive clubs - Alderley Park, Cheshire, which launched in 2023, followed by a six indoor court flagship club in Manchester city centre in September 2024.

Rapidly expanding, the club currently has planning approval for ten new clubs from Scotland down to Surrey, including Lightwater, which are all set to open this year taking Pure Padel to a 55 court club and one of the largest padel club operators in the UK.

With accessibility at Pure Padel’s core, matches will be on a ‘pay to play’ basis allowing players of all abilities to book and play via the Playtomic app from 7am right through to 10pm. The app enables first timer or solo players to find and play with others of a similar level and matches them accordingly for a fun and fair game. With no member fees, Pure Padel enables players to play as much or as little as they choose without the constraints of the traditional sports club model.

Founder and Managing Director of Pure Padel, Sammy Arora, said: “We’re excited to bring Pure Padel to Lightwater, transforming underutilised land into a vibrant sports hub. By repurposing four unused tennis courts to build six state-of-the-art padel courts, we’re not only meeting the growing demand for the sport in Surrey, but also contributing to the development of active, engaged communities. Lightwater Leisure Centre is an incredibly busy venue with a large footfall, and we’re confident that this new offering will attract both new and experienced players who are eager to try padel in an area where the sport is currently underserved.”

James Lawrence, Managing Director of Lifestyle Fitness Group, added: “We’re thrilled to partner with Pure Padel on this exciting project. Their innovative approach to bringing padel to Lightwater is a fantastic addition to our leisure centre, and we’re looking forward to seeing how it enhances the experience for our members and the wider community.”

Pure Padel’s soon to be launched Lightwater site has already gained interest from corporate partners and is available for further highly attractive sponsorship and events opportunities for the business community and beyond.

A highly experienced and qualified LTA coach will be available for coaching to all levels from beginners to intermediate and even advanced as Pure Padel recognises the UK’s appetite for the sport from both new and experienced players.

Pure Padel has demonstrated its success and ambition through its more than 13,000 players and status as the first padel club in the North West to operate multi-site facilities. The ambitious business has plans to build another 30 padel clubs in the UK over the next five years. The Midlands, the North East and the South West of London are among the business’ target regions, as well as further expansion across its home county of Cheshire.

Meanwhile, Pure Padel Darlington and Pure Padel Stockport are currently under construction and will open to the public in May.

Pure Padel is equipped with backing from a strong selection of non-exec board members from retail, property, finance and law and have accumulated various sources of investment including Sammy’s father, Bobby Arora, who is one of the key investors.