Inside the Stunning New Mendip Hills Retreat Blending Sport and Fine Dining Sunday, November 9, 2025 madswans mendiphills golf padel pickleball dining sustainability ecofriendly cabins leisure sport Nestled amid the scenic Mendip Hills in Somerset, Mad Swans is a groundbreaking countryside retreat that seamlessly merges sport, socializing, and fine dining. Just 40 minutes from Bristol and 30 from Bath, this vibrant new … Read More
PadelStars Opens in Taunton, Sparking Local Passion for the Fast-Growing Sport Sunday, October 19, 2025 padel taunton padelstars sport community tennis squash recreation accessibility social “You try it once and you’re hooked.” That’s how Andy Knee describes padel—a rapidly rising sport that’s gaining popularity across Spain, Sweden, and now throughout the UK. This autumn, Andy is bringing the excitement of padel … Read More
Queen’s and Smash Padel Secure Approval for Major Padel Courts Development Friday, October 10, 2025 padel sports queen’s smashpadel somerset taunton construction community sustainability education sport A significant new sports venture is taking shape in Somerset as Queen’s School, in partnership with Smash Padel, has received full planning permission for an ambitious padel tennis project. The green light enables the … Read More
Incredible New Somerset Leisure Complex Featuring Pools, Gym, and Spa Approved for Yeovil Thursday, September 4, 2025 yeovil leisure somerset gym swimming spa bunfordpark fitness padel development Plans for an exciting new leisure complex on the outskirts of Yeovil have received approval, paving the way for construction to begin within six months. The development, a collaboration between David Lloyd Leisure Ltd and The … Read More
Somerset Welcomes Its First Indoor Padel Courts Saturday, August 2, 2025 padel somerset sheptonmallet indoorsports racket tennis squash sport affordable community Padel People is proud to announce the launch of its newest indoor facility in Shepton Mallet this September, marking the arrival of Somerset’s very first dedicated padel courts. This state-of-the-art venue will feature three … Read More
Councillors Upheld in Blocking Noise-Heavy Padel Courts in Bath Tuesday, July 29, 2025 padel bath noise planning councillors sports courts appeal residents council sport Councillors in Bath have been vindicated in their decision to block the city’s first Padel courts, following an appeal that confirmed the distinctive “gunfire-like” noise of the sport as a legitimate reason for refusal. … Read More