Padel at The Triangle Leisure Centre, Burgess Hill

what it's like

The Triangle Leisure Centre is on Triangle Way, Burgess Hill. It is about 25 minutes' drive from central Brighton (our estimate). It has one padel court, Court 1, run by Places Leisure for Mid Sussex District Council. It is described as the first padel court at a UK local authority leisure centre.

The centre also has swimming pools, a gym, a climbing wall, a sports hall, squash courts, outdoor tennis and pickleball. The venue doesn't say whether the court is indoor or outdoor, what the surface is, or whether it is floodlit.

who it's for

Anyone who signs up. Non-members can book padel online after joining the free Places Membership, which is an account, and no paid membership is needed. Members can book one padel court per day. The venue doesn't list beginner sessions, coaching or socials for padel.

booking and prices

The venue doesn't publish a court price. The padel court is booked through the centre's online timetable in one-hour slots, and the price is not shown in the information we could read. To find it, open the timetable on the Places Leisure sports page and pick a padel slot, or phone the centre on 01444 876000.

Most sports at the centre need a Places membership, and a free option is available. The venue doesn't say whether racket hire is offered or give a cancellation policy.

first time here

1. Sign up for a free Places Membership on the Places Leisure site.
2. Open the timetable on the sports page and choose a Padel Tennis Court 1 slot.
3. Check the price at booking, or ring the centre on 01444 876000 first.
4. The venue doesn't say if rackets are provided, so ask before you go.

good to know

• Padel slots run 06:00 to 22:00 on weekdays and 08:00 to 22:00 at weekends. The centre itself closes at 19:00 at weekends.
• Accessible parking is listed under the centre's accessibility information.
• The court officially opened on Wednesday 10 July, and the page gives no year.