The Parklangley Club

What The Parklangley Club does

The Parklangley Club is a privately operated, registered Community Amateur Sports Club (CASC) located at 44a Wickham Way, Beckenham, Kent, United Kingdom. It runs a multi-sport racquets club centred on tennis, squash, and badminton, complemented by a fitness gym, structured coaching programmes for adults and juniors, holiday camps, club championships, an on-site bar and restaurant (Rules, supplied by Greene King), a function room (The Ivy Suite), and The Whizz Academy — an inclusive sports programme for participants aged 5+ with diverse abilities. The club also operates the Bromley Parks Tennis community initiative in partnership with the LTA.

The product surface is supported by an online member portal (myparklangleyclub.com) for membership sign-up, court bookings, and holiday-camp registration, integrated with the LTA's ClubSpark platform for community tennis bookings. The notable proprietary technology is an "Interactive Squash" smart-court system that digitally transforms a standard squash court with built-in surround sound, interactive lighting, and gameplay tracking. Facilities include The Ivy Suite, an 800+ sqm function room accommodating up to 120 seated or 250 standing guests.

The club monetises through a diversified revenue model spanning recurring membership subscriptions (annual/monthly), pay-and-participate court bookings, structured coaching, venue hire (from £375), children's party packages (from £292), and on-site F&B transactions (Happy Hour drinks £3.70; kids meal £6.20). Key commercial partners are the Lawn Tennis Association (strategic tennis partner), Greene King (drinks supply), Rules (restaurant operator), Physio Forward (physiotherapy services), and ClubSpark (booking technology). Customers are predominantly individual community members and families in the Bromley/Beckenham catchment, with a secondary event-hirer segment using the venue facilities.

Name

The Parklangley Club

Legal name

The Parklangley Club

Website

https://theparklangleyclub.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1911

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Parklangley Club is a private Community Amateur Sports Club in Beckenham, UK, operating tennis, squash, badminton, and gym facilities with coaching, a member portal, venue hire, an on-site bar and restaurant, and inclusive programmes such as the Whizz Academy, serving local members and families.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports & Recreation Club

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Tennis & Racquet Sports Facilities (MPAKAEAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Multi-Sport Complexes & Community Sports Parks (MPAKAEAH)

Keywords

• Indoor racquet sports
• Sports club membership
• Venue hire services
• Tennis coaching programs
• Fitness gym facilities

Headquarters

HQ city

Beckenham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: Annual and monthly membership fees providing access to club facilities including tennis, squash, badminton courts, and gym. The club operates a member portal for managing memberships.
2. Pay and Participate: Pay-per-use court bookings for non-members and members using additional services. This allows casual play without full membership commitment.
3. Venue Hire: The Ivy Suite function room available for private events, corporate functions, and celebrations. Accommodates up to 250 people standing, 120 seated. Prices start from £375 for private functions.
4. Children's Parties: Interactive multisport kids parties for ages 7-12, including gymnastics, dance, football, cricket, and squash parties. Party packages from £292.
5. Bar & Restaurant: On-site bar and restaurant (Rules Restaurant) operated by Greene King. Offers drinks, food, and social dining experiences for members and guests. Happy Hour pricing at £3.70 for selected drinks.
6. Coaching Services: Structured coaching programs for tennis, squash, badminton across all ages and skill levels. Includes junior coaching, adult coaching, and performance programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Parklangley Club operates a multi-sport indoor racquets and fitness club in Beckenham, Kent, providing tennis, squash, and badminton courts, gym facilities, structured coaching programs, an on-site bar and restaurant (Rules), and event venue hire (The Ivy Suite). It monetises access through annual/monthly memberships, pay-and-participate court bookings, holiday camps, children's parties, and private/corporate function hire.

Product overview

The Parklangley Club is a registered Community Amateur Sports Club offering a multi-sport portfolio centered around racquet sports. The core sports are Tennis, Squash (with interactive smart court technology), and Badminton, complemented by Fitness/Gym facilities. Additional services include The Whizz Academy (specialized sports program for participants with diverse abilities), Bar & Restaurant (operated by Rules), Venue Hire (including The Ivy Suite for events up to 250 people), Children's Parties, Holiday Camps, and Coaching Programs for all ages and skill levels. The club also operates the Bromley Parks Tennis community initiative. All services are provided through a unified membership model at a single Beckenham location.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tennis Racquet sport offering court facilities, coaching programs for adults and juniors, and competitive play. Part of the Bromley Parks Tennis initiative. For members and pay-and-participate users.
• Squash Racquet sport featuring coaching for all levels, junior programs, and competitive play at the Beckenham club.
• Badminton Racquet sport with court facilities, coaching programs for adults and juniors, and regular club championships.
• Fitness/Gym Gym facilities with qualified staff, currently operating a waiting list for memberships due to demand.
• The Whizz Academy Specialized sports program for participants aged 5+ with diverse needs and abilities, with sessions for early years/Foundation Skills (ages 5-9), Intermediate/Skill Development (ages 10-16), and Advanced/Experienced groups (primarily 16+).
• Bar & Restaurant On-site bar and restaurant operated by Rules, offering drinks from Greene King, food service, panoramic views, and private event catering for up to 200 people. Includes Happy Hour pricing on selected drinks.
• Venue Hire Event venue hire including The Ivy Suite (800+ SQM, capacity up to 120 seated / 250 standing), suitable for private functions, children's parties, and corporate events. Prices start from £375.
• Children's Parties Party hosting services including gymnastics, dance, football, cricket, and Interactive Multisport options for children ages 7-12. Prices start from £292.
• Holiday Camps School holiday activity camps for children offering sports activities during breaks.
• Coaching Programs Structured coaching programs across tennis, badminton, and squash for adults and juniors, including term dates and specialized coaching staff.

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LTA (Lawn Tennis Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative relationship with the LTA for tennis development and promotion. The club works constructively with the LTA as a sports partner, participating in initiatives like Bromley Parks Tennis. The LTA supports the club's tennis programs and community engagement.
• Greene KingminorOthersGreene King is the supplier for the club's bar. As the country's leading pub retailer and brewer, Greene King provides the drinks menu including award-winning wines, premium spirits, draught beer and cask ales. Available to members at club prices.
• Physio ForwardminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPhysio Forward provides physiotherapy services to club members. This partnership supports member health and injury recovery, complementing the club's sports and fitness offerings.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Nuffield Health: UK's largest healthcare charity operating a national network of fitness and wellbeing clubs, many with racquet sports facilities, swimming, and group exercise. Overlaps with Parklangley on fitness, gym, and coaching but at a much broader scale and with a healthcare mission.
• Virgin Active: Premium UK health club chain offering gym, group exercise, swimming, and racquet sports at selected sites. Overlaps with Parklangley on fitness and coaching and competes for the same affluent London commuter-belt member.
• Better (GLL): UK's largest public leisure operator, running council leisure facilities with gyms, swimming, racquet sports, and group classes under the Better brand. Comparable community-facing leisure proposition, though the operating model is public-sector partnership rather than independent club.

Direct peers

• The RAC Club: London private members' club in Epsom offering tennis, squash, swimming, gym, and a function room—structurally very similar to Parklangley in its multi-discipline sport and event offering, though in a more premium segment.
• The Queen's Club: Historic London private members' club widely regarded as the UK's flagship racquet sports venue, with tennis, squash, real tennis, and rackets. Comparable in core sport mix (racquet-led) and member-club structure, though at the premium end of the market.
• The Wimbledon Club: South London private members' club offering tennis, squash, croquet, and a gym, with a strong local catchment. Directly comparable as a community-rooted racquet club serving a London commuter-belt demographic.
• David Lloyd Clubs: The UK's largest premium racquet and multi-sport club chain, offering tennis, squash, badminton, gym, swimming, and family amenities. Directly comparable multi-sport club model with membership and coaching programs, though at a much larger national scale.

Regional players

• Wickham Park Tennis Club: Local tennis club explicitly referenced on the Parklangley website as a partner site. Directly comparable as a community racquet club in the same Bromley/Beckenham catchment, though smaller and tennis-only in focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/parklangleyclub
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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-parklangley-club

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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