Royal Tennis Court, Hampton Court
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Set in 60 acres of beautiful gardens, Hampton Court charts the last 500 years of royal history from the time of Henry VIII. Not only that, it is home to the oldest still-in-use Real Tennis court in the world. Nowhere near as well known as its relatively recent descendant, Lawn Tennis, Real Tennis is the granddaddy of all racquet sports. Its history stretches back to 5th century Tuscan villages where locals would hit balls up and down the street with their hands. Over the centuries gloves were adopted to protect players hands, to which cords were then attached and, out of this, the modern racquet was born. Familiarity with tennis and squash can help, but it's by no means the simplest of games. Players whack a ball - made from cork, bound in cloth and covered in felt - about an irregularly-shaped, walled court (no two are the same). It's even harder to understand due to the arcane terminology involved, reflecting the game's lengthy past. A history of exclusivity - it was the preserve of royals and nobles for centuries - means Real Tennis is not widely known or played. In fact, the Royal Tennis Court at Hampton Court is one of only 27 courts in the UK. Today, the thriving club has over 500 members and is open every day of the tear - from 7am to 11pm - except Christmas Day. Along with clubs at Radley and the Australian city of Melbourne, the Royal Tennis Court records the highest court usage in the world. One of fewer than 50 Real Tennis courts the world over, Hampton Court is one of the few courts where the public can watch this intriguing, if a little archaic, sport. For more information, please visit www.royaltenniscourt.com.Location map of Royal Tennis Court, Hampton Court
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London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel Double Rooms: 86% off from £67
94 Kingston Hill, KT2 | 2.7 miles from Royal Tennis Court, Hampton Court
This 4 star hotel has 63 elegantly decorated bedrooms with contemporary amenities; many of the rooms have their own balcony facing the landscaped gardens. ...More
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Richmond Hill Richmond-upon-Thames Surrey, TW10 | 3.8 miles from Royal Tennis Court, Hampton Court
Richmond Hill Hotel offers you the best of both worlds, a classic setting and a contemporary hotel. Steeped in history, character and charm the 17th Century ...More
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29-31 Lampton Road, TW3 | 4.7 miles from Royal Tennis Court, Hampton Court
In the heart of Hounslow, this well equipped hotel is only 20 minutes' drive - or 12 minutes by Tube - from Heathrow. Facilities at The ...More
Alternative Racquet Sports nearest Royal Tennis Court, Hampton Court
London > Leisure > Racquet Sports
Cranbrook Road, SW19 | 5.4 miles from Royal Tennis Court, Hampton Court
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London > Leisure > Racquet Sports
Balmuir Gardens, SW15 | 6.3 miles from Royal Tennis Court, Hampton Court
Head south of the river for an energetic runabout on the courts of Putney. It might not be the world famous All England Club in Wimbledon, ...More
London > Leisure > Racquet Sports
York Bridge Road, Inner Circle, Regent's Park, Regent's Park, London NW1 | 11.6 miles from Royal Tennis Court, Hampton Court
This tennis centre, located on the western side of Regent’s Park in the heart of London, is a real gem of a place to dust off ...More
Leisure near Royal Tennis Court, Hampton Court
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Park Office, White Lodge, The Stockyard, Hampton Court Road, Hampton, TW12 | 26 minutes from Royal Tennis Court, Hampton Court
Adjacent to Hampton Court Palace this is London's second largest Royal Park. Just north of the celebrated royal palace at Hampton Court, Bushy Park is the ...More
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Park Office White Lodge The Stockyard, Hampton Court Road, TW12 | 26 minutes from Royal Tennis Court, Hampton Court
Just north of the celebrated royal palace at Hampton Court, Bushy Park is the second largest of the Royal Parks. On the surface, the park appears ...More
London > Leisure > Golf
Hampton Wick, Kingston-upon-Thames, KT1 | 28 minutes from Royal Tennis Court, Hampton Court
Situated in the grounds of Henry VIII’s former residence, Hampton Court Palace, with deer roaming about the fairway, this golf course is an agreeable choice for ...More
London > Events > Tours Dates: Friday 2nd March and Sunday 4th March 2012 - 7pm
Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey, KT8 | At Royal Tennis Court, Hampton Court
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London > Events > Concerts Dates: 13th June - 23rd June 2012
Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey, KT8 | At Royal Tennis Court, Hampton Court
The Hampton Court Palace Festival returns for its 20th year with over 10 nights of concerts featuring some top performers for the older generation. Frankie Valli ...More
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: 3rd July - 8th July 2012
Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey, KT8 | At Royal Tennis Court, Hampton Court
Henry VIII built one of the finest gardens in the world at Hampton Court Palace, so it is only fitting that the world's largest horticultural show ...More
Entertainment near Royal Tennis Court, Hampton Court
London > Entertainment > Comedy Clubs
Turk's Head, 28 Winchester Road, TW1 | 3.7 miles from Royal Tennis Court, Hampton Court
The Turk's Head pub in St. Margarets, Twickenham is home to The Bearcat Comedy Club which occupies an old hall attached to the pub. Every Saturday ...More
London > Entertainment > Comedy Clubs
Winchester Road, St Margaret's, TW1 | 3.7 miles from Royal Tennis Court, Hampton Court
The Turk's Head pub in St. Margarets, Twickenham is home to The Bearcat comedy club which occupies an old hall attached to the pub. Every Saturday ...More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
24-26 High Street, KT1 | 31 minutes from Royal Tennis Court, Hampton Court
The Rose Theatre, Kingston is an 850 seat venue ideally suited to Shakespeare which opened in 2008 in the centre of Kingston Upon Thames. The design ...More
Sights and Attractions near Royal Tennis Court, Hampton Court
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
East Molesey, KT8 | At Royal Tennis Court, Hampton Court
Travel through over 500 years of rich royal history reflected in the palace's varied and stunning mix of Baroque and Tudor architecture. The winding corridors, lavish ...More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
268 Waldegrave Road, TW1 | 2.3 miles from Royal Tennis Court, Hampton Court
This sinister Gothic castle is an exotic concoction of mysterious turrets, gilded ceilings and dazzling stained glass windows. Starting life as an unassuming cottage in ...More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Hampton Court Road, Hampton, TW12 | 29 minutes from Royal Tennis Court, Hampton Court
Octagonal 18th century temple located in idyllic grounds. This extraordinary octagonal temple was commissioned by celebrated actor, dramatist and theatre manager, David Garrick (1717-1779) as a tribute ...More
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London > Shopping > House and Garden
0, KT2 | 1.8 miles from Royal Tennis Court, Hampton Court
In common with the rest of the shops on Old London Road, this lovely interiors store - made over by Mary Portas, Queen of Shops - ...More
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
56 King Street, Twickenham, Middlesex, TW1 | 2.9 miles from Royal Tennis Court, Hampton Court
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London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
371 Richmond Road, Twickenham, Middlesex, TW1 | 3.8 miles from Royal Tennis Court, Hampton Court
Spending most of our time in pubs swilling foreign lager pushed by multi-national breweries, the British nation has turned their back on their home-grown beer. Often ...More
Restaurants near Royal Tennis Court, Hampton Court
London > Restaurants > Italian restaurants
19-23 High Street, KT1 | 31 minutes from Royal Tennis Court, Hampton Court
Jamie Oliver's 'bish, bash, bosh', 'easy peasy', 'lovely jubbly' style of cooking lends itself well to the simplicity of Italian cuisine as Jamie's Italian in Kingston, ...More
London > Restaurants > American restaurants
4 Jerome Place, Charter Quay, KT1 | 31 minutes from Royal Tennis Court, Hampton Court
Of all the many burger chains in London, Byron is the least gimmicky and could well be the best. Byron claims to source its beef from ...More
London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
Charter Quay, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 | 32 minutes from Royal Tennis Court, Hampton Court
Carluccio's are springing up all over the place, from Bluewater to Brent Cross, spreading the gospel of good fresh superior Italian food. Each restaurant is also ...More
London > Education > Language Courses
2 Stoneleigh Park Road, Epsom, KT19 | 4.8 miles from Royal Tennis Court, Hampton Court
Don Quijote UK sets you up with Spanish and other foreign language courses... in their home country. This is of course the best way to learn. These ...More
London > Education > Cookery Courses
107 Gunnersbury Lane, W3 | 7.4 miles from Royal Tennis Court, Hampton Court
The Kids' Cookery School in West London is a unique venue offering cookery classes and workshops for children aged three upwards. Children can have fun creating ...More
London > Education > Arts and Drama
Ealing Studios, W5 | 7.4 miles from Royal Tennis Court, Hampton Court
The Artists Theatre School provides Saturday drama workshops at Ealing Studios run by working actors for students in age groups from 5 years to adult. Fees ...More
Leisure near Royal Tennis Court, Hampton Court
London > Leisure > Racquet Sports
Hampton Court Palace, Surry, KT8 | At Royal Tennis Court, Hampton Court
Set in 60 acres of beautiful gardens, Hampton Court charts the last 500 years of royal history from the time of Henry VIII. Not only that, ...More
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Park Office, White Lodge, The Stockyard, Hampton Court Road, Hampton, TW12 | 26 minutes from Royal Tennis Court, Hampton Court
Adjacent to Hampton Court Palace this is London's second largest Royal Park. Just north of the celebrated royal palace at Hampton Court, Bushy Park is the ...More
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Park Office White Lodge The Stockyard, Hampton Court Road, TW12 | 26 minutes from Royal Tennis Court, Hampton Court
Just north of the celebrated royal palace at Hampton Court, Bushy Park is the second largest of the Royal Parks. On the surface, the park appears ...More
Pubs near Royal Tennis Court, Hampton Court
London > Nightlife > Pubs
Riverside, Twickenham, TW1 | 3.1 miles from Royal Tennis Court, Hampton Court
With probably one of the most idyllic settings of any of London's pubs, the White Swan is well worth a visit if you're in this neck ...More
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
10 West Temple Sheen, SW14 | 4.8 miles from Royal Tennis Court, Hampton Court
Paul Merrett, Michelin star chef and presenter of BBC 2's 'Ever Wondered About Food' and author of 'Using the Plot Tales of an Allotment Chef' owns ...More
London > Nightlife > Pubs
Alma Road, Esher, KT10 | 34 minutes from Royal Tennis Court, Hampton Court
This picturesque pub is an out-of-town hidden gem, perfect for a Sunday jaunt or if you're visiting nearby Hampton Court. Marney's Village Inn is the kind ...More
Nightlife near Royal Tennis Court, Hampton Court
London > Nightlife > Wine Bars
126 St John's Hill, SW11 | 7.9 miles from Royal Tennis Court, Hampton Court
All of the 120-plus wines at Artisan & Vine have been specially selected for being both local and natural. A term too loosely applied in many ...More
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London > Business > Venue Hire
Hampton Court Palace, Hampton Court, KT8 | At Royal Tennis Court, Hampton Court
Travel through over 500 years of rich royal history reflected in the palace's varied and stunning mix of Baroque and Tudor architecture. The winding corridors, lavish ...More
London > Business > Venue Hire
Ham Street, Richmond-upon-Thames, TW10 | 2.9 miles from Royal Tennis Court, Hampton Court
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Riverside, Twickenham, TW1 | 3.1 miles from Royal Tennis Court, Hampton Court
Orleans House Gallery is sited in a picturesque woodland garden by the Thames at Twickenham. The gallery hosts a lively programme of temporary exhibitions while the adjacent ...More
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