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Level up your game with Kent Sport

Our superb Kent Indoor Tennis and Events Arena on the University of Kent's Canterbury campus provides some of the best quality tennis courts locally.

Read on for more information about our fantastic tennis facilities, group coaching, and membership.

Kent Indoor Tennis and Events Arena

Our high-quality indoor tennis facility

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    Four acrylic courts

    From recreational to competitive tennis, junior to adult, you'll be able to do it all within our fantastic tennis facilities.

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    Open in all weather

    Take advantage of the courts being indoors, and never have to battle the elements again!

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    Affordable options

    Play recreationally from just £4.50 per booking, or take out an annual membership and book courts for free.

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    Open to everyone

    Our tennis courts are on the University of Kent's Canterbury campus, but we're open to all members of the community.

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Woman tapping racket against racket of another person after playing a game LTA Level 5 coach Nick Skelton demonstrating basic tennis skills with student tennis player. University Tennis Club President Sophie Kitson returning a shot on one of the indoor courts. A group of students and staff playing tennis on the indoor courts. Tennis Club members and our lead coach, Nick Skelton, shake hands after a tennis match.

About us

Here at Kent Sport, we operate all the sports and fitness facilities across the University of Kent's Canterbury campus. 

The Kent Indoor Tennis and Events Arena (KITEA) is located within the Sports Pavilion outdoor complex and houses our four indoor acrylic tennis courts. Our tennis courts are available for booking throughout the year, with the exception of bank holidays and the Christmas holiday. 

Everyone is welcome to become a member of Kent Sport with our range of membership options, allowing you to book courts at your leisure, or join one of our Group Tennis Coaching courses. 

Nick Skelton leads the tennis coaching team at Kent Sport and is an LTA Level 5 qualified coach. For direct enquiries please email n.skelton@kent.ac.uk.

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