Clifton Tennis Club

The courts at Clifton Tennis Club sit just outside Lutterworth, a proper working tennis facility rather than a tourist attraction in the traditional sense. You won't find much here if you're not planning to play - it's a members' club with grass and hard courts that's been serving the local community for years. The real draw is if you're a keen player staying at one of the nearby caravan parks like Manor Farm or Stanford Hall, as you can usually arrange a game or guest session without too much fuss.

For families, it depends entirely on whether tennis is your thing. If you've got teenagers who play competitively, contact them beforehand and you might get court time. If not, there's honestly not much to occupy a general holiday visit - no spectating opportunities, no café culture, no reason to turn up unless you've got a racket in hand. The setting's pleasant enough, close to Lutterworth's high street facilities, but don't expect the sort of visitor infrastructure you'd find at a leisure centre.

Worth knowing: opening hours and guest policies vary, so ring ahead before driving over. The nearby glamping at Meadow Field or the caravan parks make sensible bases if you're combining a tennis break with exploring Leicestershire's country parks and market towns. It's best suited to players rather than spectators or casual visitors.