Chichester Tennis Club

Chichester Tennis Club sits quietly in the heart of West Sussex's county town, a proper working sports facility rather than a tourist draw. If you're a keen player or your kids have caught the tennis bug, it's worth knowing it's there - the club offers membership and coaching, with courts available for those who want to knock a ball about rather than just watch from the sidelines.

The reality is straightforward: this is a functioning tennis venue for locals and visitors who actually play the sport. You won't find much to do here if you're just passing through, and there's no casual drop-in atmosphere. It's the kind of place you'd visit with a specific purpose - a lesson booked, a court reserved, or you're meeting someone for a game.

For families staying at Chichester Lakeside Holiday Park just up the road, or any of the larger parks like Butlins near Bognor Regis, it could be a decent half-day activity if your lot are tennis-mad. Otherwise, Chichester itself - with its cathedral, market square, and proper independent shops - offers far more casual appeal for a family holiday. Check their website or ring ahead before you go, as membership terms and court availability aren't transparent from a distance. Best suited to players rather than spectators or the casually curious.