PadelX The Ponsbourne Club Is Open: Padel in Hertford, Home to Yetz Café
Padel has arrived in the Hertfordshire hills. PadelX The Ponsbourne Club is now open on Newgate Street near Hertford, with four outdoor padel courts set in 200 acres of woodland and rolling countryside, and Yetz Café right next to the courts for coffee, food and a sit-down after your game.
At a glance
- Four outdoor doubles courts with LED floodlights for evening play
- Open every day: weekdays 7am–11pm, weekends 8am–11pm
- Courts from £22 per hour, which is £5.50 each when four of you split it
- No membership needed. Pay and play through the Padel Mates app
- Yetz Café, free parking, Wi-Fi, toilets and changing facilities on site
- Racket hire from £5 per player (Mantis and Pallap)
A new home for padel near Hertford
The Ponsbourne Club sits on a historic estate at Ponsbourne Park, between Hertford, Cuffley and Potters Bar. It's the fourth Padel X Club, joining Todenham Barn and Cirencester in the Cotswolds and Burghley Park near Stamford.
Like all our clubs, Ponsbourne is open to everyone. Whether you've never held a padel racket or you already play three times a week, you can book a court, bring three friends and get playing. If you're not sure where to start, our free Intro to Padel sessions are the easiest way in (more on those below).
The courts
We've built four doubles padel courts, all open air and surrounded by trees, so you get countryside views between points.
- Surface: advanced monofilament turf, engineered for a consistent bounce and built to last.
- Lighting: LED floodlights, so you can keep playing into the evening, even in the darker months.
- Kit: forgot your racket? Mantis and Pallap rackets, balls and drinks are available from the self-service vending, with racket hire from £5 per player.
- Parking: free, on site, for players and visitors.
Meet Yetz Café
Every great club needs somewhere to sit down afterwards, and at Ponsbourne that's Yetz Café. It's a relaxed, welcoming space inside the club pavilion, and it's open to everyone, whether you've just come off court or you're simply after a morning coffee.
Jo and the team serve great coffee, fresh food, light bites, cakes and refreshments in a bright conservatory looking out over the courts, with a sunny terrace for warmer days. On our last visit the counter had spelt banana loaf, no-added-sugar blueberry muffins, banana breakfast bars and protein balls, alongside iced lattes and freshly made bowls.
It's the perfect place to wait for your court, catch up with your playing partners over a post-match coffee, or bring along friends and family who'd rather watch than play.
Court prices at The Ponsbourne Club
Every price is for the whole court for one hour. Split it between four players and it's the per-person price below.
| Time | When | Per court / hour | Per player |
|---|---|---|---|
| Super Off-Peak | Weekdays 7am–12pm | £22 | £5.50 |
| Off-Peak | Weekdays 12pm–5pm, weekends 6pm–11pm | £28 | £7 |
| Peak | Weekends 8am–6pm | £39 | £9.75 |
| Super Peak | Weekdays 5pm–11pm | £44 | £11 |
Court times and prices can change, so check the Padel Mates app for live availability. Want to play regularly? Our Chiquita, Gancho and Vamos memberships unlock member court rates, priority booking and more ways to play.
Launch day: an Americano to kick things off
We opened the doors with a launch event and, fittingly, an Americano: padel's most social format, where you swap partners every game and everyone keeps their own score. Congratulations again to our first Ponsbourne Americano winners!
Never played one? Read our guide What is an Americano?, or find out how it compares to its more competitive cousin in Americano vs Mexicano.
New to padel? Start here
Padel is a doubles racket sport played on an enclosed court about a third smaller than a tennis court, with walls you can play the ball off. Serves are underarm and scoring is the same as tennis, so most people are rallying within their first session.
All Padel X Clubs, including Ponsbourne, run FREE Intro to Padel sessions, followed by Improver, Intermediate and Advanced coaching, coached matches and Americano social sessions. We deliver all our coaching with The Padel Playbook, so the levels are the same at every club. See the coaching pathway.
Good to know
If heavy rain stops play on our uncovered courts, you can reschedule or get a credit refund, as long as you've played less than 50% of your session. Email hello@padelx.club within seven days with your booking details.
How to find us
PadelX The Ponsbourne Club
Newgate Street, Ponsbourne Park, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG13 8QT
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We're an easy drive from Hertford, Cuffley, Potters Bar, Welwyn Garden City, Hoddesdon and north London, with free parking when you arrive.
- Phone: 01707 527044
- Email: hello@padelx.club
- Opening hours: weekdays 7am–11pm, weekends 8am–11pm
Find opening times, facilities and the booking link on the Ponsbourne club page.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to be a member to play padel at Ponsbourne?
No. PadelX The Ponsbourne Club is open to pay-and-play guests. Memberships are there for players who want discounted bookings, priority access and extra benefits.
How do I book a padel court in Hertford?
Book through the Padel Mates app or the Book Now button on our website. Choose a time, invite your players and manage the booking in the app.
Can I hire a padel racket?
Yes. Mantis and Pallap rackets and balls are available from the self-service vending on site. Racket hire starts from £5 per player.
Is Yetz Café open to non-players?
Yes. Yetz Café is open to everyone, whether you're playing, watching or just popping in for a coffee or lunch.
Are the courts indoor or outdoor?
All four courts at The Ponsbourne Club are outdoor courts with LED floodlights, so you can play into the evening.
I've never played padel. Where do I start?
Book a FREE Intro to Padel session. You'll learn the grip, the basic shots and how the walls and scoring work, and you'll meet other new players. If you don't have a racket, hire one on site from £5.
Come for the game, stay for the coffee. We'll see you on court at Ponsbourne.
