Surbiton Racket & Fitness Club

What Surbiton Racket & Fitness Club does

Surbiton Racket & Fitness Club Limited is a privately held, membership-based multi-sport club operating from a single site at Berrylands, Surbiton, KT5 8JT, in Surrey, United Kingdom. Founded in 1881 as Berrylands Lawn Tennis Club and renamed to its current form in 1999, the club serves approximately 1,700 members plus 600+ weekly junior participants, offering tennis (9 grass, 5 hard, 3 clay, 2 indoor dome, and 1 mini-tennis court), squash and racketball (4 courts), padel (5 floodlit courts), a Life Fitness-equipped gym, a fitness studio with a seven-day class timetable, personal training, an on-site treatment room offering chiropractic, physiotherapy and sports massage, a licensed bar with hot/cold food, a PodGolf simulator, and a stringing service. The club holds LTA Local Player Development Centre status and hosts competitive leagues (150+ tennis singles players, ~100 squash/racketball box league players), 6 men's and 6 ladies Surrey tennis teams, and Surrey Division 1 championship squash teams.

The business model is anchored in recurring annual subscriptions ranging from all-inclusive to gym-only tiers, supplemented by pay-as-you-go coaching (£35–£42/hour for tennis), holiday camps for ages 3–16+, on-site court bookings via the member portal, treatment room services (initial £55/£90, follow-on £55), bar and catering (with member discounts of 20% on alcohol and 10% on soft drinks), and an e-commerce shop selling Wilson, Bullpadel, and Adidas equipment from £75 to £270. GTM motion is community-led and event-driven: prospective members submit enquiry forms via the Squarespace-hosted surbiton.org site, while engagement is sustained through social events, team competitions, tournaments, leagues, and holiday camps. The club's distribution is single-site domestic UK, with a 99-year lease extension to 2075 securing long-term tenure.

Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed. The club is a private limited company under UK jurisdiction with no parent, no subsidiaries, no public listing, and no venture funding indicated. The board includes Director Roy Staniland, Assistant Manager Paul Gladwell, and designated Safeguarding Officers; functional heads lead Tennis (Tom Crisp, Head Tennis Coach), Performance Tennis (Matt Healy), Fitness (Julian Dale), Squash (Kate Hennings), Padel (Lara Davis), Catering (Stevan Relic), and Physiotherapy (Valtina Saldanha). Strategic partnerships centre on the LTA (grants, loans, ratings, safeguarding) and a roster of minor local sponsors providing marketing support.

Name

Surbiton Racket & Fitness Club

Legal name

Surbiton Racket & Fitness Club Limited

Website

https://surbiton.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1881

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Surbiton Racket & Fitness Club is a privately held multi-sport club in Surbiton, UK, serving approximately 1,700 members and 600+ weekly junior participants with tennis, squash, padel, gym, fitness classes, coaching, holiday camps, and on-site treatment and bar services on a single-site leasehold to 2075.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Racquet and Fitness Sports Club

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Sporting Goods Retailers (45911)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Tennis & Racquet Sports Clubs (Tennis, Padel, Pickleball, Squash) (MPAKABAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Racquet Sports (Tennis/Pickleball/Badminton/Squash) Retail (CRAMABAF)

Keywords

• Racquet sports club
• Tennis club memberships
• Multi-sport fitness facilities
• Sports coaching programmes
• Padel court operations

Headquarters

HQ city

Surbiton

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: The club generates primary revenue from approximately 1,700 members paying membership fees. Memberships range from all-inclusive to gym-only options.
2. Club Shop and Stringing Services: The club operates an online shop selling tennis and padel rackets, accessories, bags, and strings. A stringing service is available to members and non-members with a 48-hour turnaround. Products include Wilson, Bullpadel, and Adidas brands with prices ranging from £75 to £270.
3. Court Bookings and Facilities: Revenue is generated from court hire for tennis, squash, padel, and indoor dome courts. Courts are bookable online by members.
4. Coaching Services: Individual and group coaching sessions for tennis and squash across all ages and abilities, priced at £35–£42 per hour for tennis and various treatment services for physiotherapy and sports massage.
5. Treatment Room and Health Services: The club hosts a treatment room offering chiropractic care, physiotherapy, and sports massage services provided by third-party practitioners, with members receiving discounts.
6. Bar and Catering: The licensed bar generates revenue through food and beverage sales, with members receiving a 20% discount on alcoholic drinks and 10% off soft drinks and snacks. The bar is also available to hire for private events.
7. Holiday Camps: Holiday tennis and squash camps for children aged 3–16, with options to book individual days or discounted full weeks.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Surbiton Racket & Fitness Club is a membership-based multi-sport club offering tennis, squash, padel, gym, fitness studio, coaching, treatment room, bar/social, and retail shop services to approximately 1,700 members and the local Surbiton community. Members pay recurring subscription fees (all-inclusive to gym-only tiers) and can purchase coaching, treatment, retail, holiday camp, and event services on top.

Product overview

Surbiton Racket & Fitness Club is a multi-sport facility offering a comprehensive range of sports, fitness, and social services. The club operates as a unified sports club with interconnected facilities: tennis (grass, hard, clay, indoor dome courts), squash/racketball (4 courts), padel (5 courts), gym & fitness (Life Fitness equipment with cardio/weights), and a fitness studio. Additional offerings include a treatment room (chiropractic, physiotherapy, sports massage), licensed bar & social area showing live sports, an online club shop selling rackets and equipment, coaching programmes for juniors and adults, holiday camps, personal training, singles/team leagues, and a PodGolf simulator. The club utilises a member portal for online bookings. Established in 1881, it has approximately 1,700 members and is one of the oldest tennis clubs in the UK.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tennis Courts and Facilities Multi-surface tennis facility offering 9 grass courts, 5 hard courts (2 floodlit), 3 artificial clay courts, 2 indoor dome courts (October–March), and 1 mini tennis court, accommodating players from beginners to competitive levels.
• Squash and Racketball Squash and racketball facility with 4 courts, team leagues, coaching programmes, mix-in sessions, and annual closed tournaments. The Ladies 1st Team is Surrey Division 1 Champion and the Men's 1st Team competes in Surrey Cup Division 1.
• Padel Five floodlit padel courts with astro turf surface for year-round play, offering mix-in sessions, group coaching, taster sessions, and equipment rental.
• Gym and Fitness Air-conditioned gym with Life Fitness cardiovascular equipment, resistance machines, and free weights, featuring upstairs and downstairs gym areas, a cardio zone, and free-weight section.
• Fitness Studio and Classes Comprehensive fitness class timetable running 7 days a week including Indoor Cycling, Pilates, Yoga, Stretch, Insanity, Legs Bums & Tums, Body Tone, and Cardio Tennis.
• Treatment Room Services On-site treatment room offering chiropractic care (Dr Neil Reilly), physiotherapy (Valtina Saldanha), sports massage (Vanessa, Emmanuelle), clinical Pilates, sports injury treatment, and biomechanical assessment, with member discounts.
• Bar and Social Fully licensed bar with indoor and outdoor seating, coffee bar during the day, full alcoholic range in the evenings, Sky and BT Sports coverage, all-day food menu, and party/event hire. Members receive 20% off alcoholic drinks and 10% off soft drinks and snacks.
• Club Shop and Stringing Service Online retail shop selling tennis and padel rackets, bags, and accessories from Wilson, Bullpadel, and Adidas (priced £75–£270), plus a racket stringing service with 48-hour turnaround available to members and non-members.
• Tennis Coaching Programme Comprehensive coaching for juniors (ages 3–16, 600+ weekly participants) and adults of all abilities, including the junior programme, academy programme (LTA Local Player Development Centre), individual lessons, group coaching, and team training.
• Holiday Camps School holiday camps for ages 3–16+ including tots tennis (3–4), mini tennis (under 10), full ball camps (10–16), and padel camps (10+), with individual day or discounted full-week booking options.
• Personal Training One-on-one personal training delivered by a qualified team led by Head of Fitness Julian Dale, with certified trainers Kat Jakubcova, James Chandler, Jo Wilkinson, Rob Angus, and Tracey Reilly.
• Singles and Team Tennis Leagues Over 150 players participate in singles leagues across all levels, with the club running 6 Men's and 6 Ladies teams in Surrey Tennis Leagues. Squash and racketball box leagues involve nearly 100 active players.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 600 juniors participate in coaching sessions weekly
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Carrington PropertyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCarrington Property is the main squash sponsor of the club, supporting the Surrey Cup Division 1 team. Surbiton members who list their property with Carrington's receive 10% of fees donated back to the club to support junior coaching.
• Denkar Building and Construction ServicesminorOthersClub sponsor providing building and construction services support to the club.
• MB AssociatesminorOthersClub sponsor listed on the club's website sponsor section.
• Russell Cooke SolicitorsminorOthersClub sponsor (solicitors) listed on the club's website sponsor section.
• True Care TradesminorOthersClub sponsor listed on the club's website sponsor section.
• Taylor Rose SolicitorsminorOthersClub sponsor (solicitors) listed on the club's website sponsor section.
• The Doctor SurgeryminorOthersClub sponsor (medical services) listed on the club's website sponsor section.
• LTA (Lawn Tennis Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe club is an LTA Local Player Development Centre. The LTA provides grants and loans to the club (e.g., for the air dome built in 2005). The club participates in LTA padel ratings and follows LTA safeguarding guidelines.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• The Hurlingham Club: Iconic London private members' club offering tennis, squash, croquet, fitness, and social amenities. Comparable in heritage-led premium racquets positioning and full-service member experience.
• The Lensbury: Premium members' club in Teddington (near Surbiton) offering tennis, squash, gym, swimming, and hospitality. Directly comparable single-site multi-sport model serving a similar southwest London/Surrey catchment.
• Queens Club: Historic London private members' club for real tennis, racket sports, and fitness. Highly comparable in heritage-driven premium racket-sport positioning and multi-sport facility footprint.
• David Lloyd Clubs: UK's leading premium multi-sport racquets, fitness, and family club chain. Operates tennis, squash, padel, gym, swimming, and social facilities under a membership model directly comparable to Surbiton's offerings, but at national scale with transparent pricing.
• Roehampton Club: Private members' sports and social club in southwest London with extensive tennis, squash, gym, and aquatic facilities. Comparable in scale, multi-sport breadth, and family-focused membership base.

Regional players

• Woking Lawn Tennis Club: Surrey-based tennis club with comparable LTA-linked coaching, league play, and membership structure. Similar heritage and catchment dynamics but smaller multi-sport breadth.
• The All England Lawn Tennis Club: Iconic Wimbledon-based tennis venue. Compares on LTA pedigree, host of major grass-court championships, and tennis heritage — though operating at a fundamentally different elite scale than Surbiton.

Broad incumbents

• Nuffield Health: UK-wide not-for-profit health and fitness operator with gym, swim, tennis, and physiotherapy at scale. Overlaps Surbiton's gym, fitness class, and treatment-room offerings but operates as a broader wellness incumbent rather than a racquets-focused club.
• Virgin Active UK: Premium health club chain with racket sport and group exercise offerings. Comparable on premium gym and class experience; less differentiated on racquets heritage and community.
• Better (GLL): UK's largest public leisure operator managing council leisure centres with gyms, swim, and racket sports. Competes with Surbiton for price-sensitive members in the Surrey area but at a much broader public-sector scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/surbitonrfc

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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