Norbury Park Lawn Tennis Club is one of the oldest tennis clubs in the world. It is the successor to Norbury Park Sports Club which was founded in 1889 with the incumbent Mayor of Croydon as President.

Part of the uniqueness of NPLTC lies in the fact that the Club has retained its grass courts, in a period when most other clubs have given up their grass in favour of astro-turf, all-weather or artificial clay surfaces.

In addition to four grass courts, the Club has four hard courts, two of which are floodlit. There are plans afoot to extend the floodlighting and resurface the courts.

New members are made to feel very welcome at Norbury Park.  We readily accept players of all standards, including complete beginners.  Many would-be members start with our popular Taster Courses before finally committing to membership. Coaching is available individually and in groups and we will be adding “Cardio Tennis” to our list of options soon.  Saturday afternoons and Wednesday evenings are popular Club sessions, enlivened by summer BBQs and our licensed clubhouse bar.

The Club grounds are an enclosed, safe haven for younger children and there is usually ample space in the Club car park. Year-round programmes for junior members and children take place throughout term-time and holiday periods.

Social members may also enjoy the pleasant ambience of the Club. The clubhouse is regularly hired out at weekends for social events and landmark birthdays and is home to the Telten Montessori Nursery during term-time.