The Hurlingham Club

What The Hurlingham Club does

The Hurlingham Club is a private members' club founded in 1869 in Fulham, West London, occupying a 42-acre estate bordering the River Thames. Its core proposition is exclusive access to a Georgian Clubhouse, landscaped grounds, and a portfolio of sporting facilities — tennis courts, croquet lawns, a cricket pitch, padel and squash courts, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, and a fitness centre equipped with Matrix Fitness ONYX smart-line cardio machines integrated into an EGYM digital ecosystem.

The Club operates four primary revenue streams: annual membership subscriptions granting access to sporting, social and dining facilities; private event hire in a recently renovated, award-winning 938 sqm East Wing event space hosting weddings (up to 250 guests under the Club's wedding licence), corporate parties, conferences and exhibitions; sports hire to non-members and corporate groups across its tennis, croquet, cricket and padel facilities; and in-house food and beverage services led by Head Chef Andrew Grahame with a Master of Wine-curated wine list. Pricing across all streams is inquiry-based and not publicly disclosed. Distribution is direct via a dedicated Events Team, Sports Administration, Membership Office and Wine and Dine team, supported by an Instagram presence (@hurlinghamevents) and an email newsletter; no public app or API exists.

Strategically, the Club pairs its heritage positioning with incremental modernisation: technology refreshes (EGYM/ONYX integration, Netflix-enabled cardio equipment), infrastructure investments (ANPR cameras at Main and Back Gates to manage Clean Air Neighbourhood compliance), a broadening annual event portfolio (Giorgio Armani Tennis Classic with IMG, Alfred Dunhill Padel Classic with TTB Sport), and a community-facing charity, The Hurlingham Club Foundation, established in 2021. The Club is an independent, member-owned entity, domiciled as a private limited company in England, with no parent company or external investment disclosed.

Name

The Hurlingham Club

Legal name

The Hurlingham Club

Website

https://hurlinghamclub.org.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1869

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The Hurlingham Club is a private members' club founded in 1869 in Fulham, London, set in 42 acres of Thames-side grounds. It serves members and event clients with sporting, social, dining, fitness and venue hire facilities including an award-winning 938 sqm event space.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Members' Club Hospitality

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Tennis & Racquet Sports Facilities (MPAKAEAE), Sport-Specific Private Coaching & Instruction (1:1, Small Group) (MPAKAJAE)

Keywords

• Private members club
• Sports facilities
• Event venue hire
• Wedding venue
• Fitness centre

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees providing access to exclusive sporting and social facilities, fitness centre, and club amenities for members and their guests.
2. Private Event Hire: Revenue from hosting weddings, corporate parties, charity events, awards ceremonies, conferences, and exhibitions in the Club's 938 sqm award-winning event space.
3. Sports Hire: Hire of sporting facilities including cricket pitch, croquet lawns, tennis courts, and padel courts to non-members and corporate groups for team-building events and client entertainment.
4. Food and Beverage: In-house catering services for events including modern British and European cuisine, with Head Chef Andrew Grahame leading the culinary team and a Master of Wine curating the wine collection.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Hurlingham Club operates a private members' club on a 42-acre estate in Fulham, London, providing members with access to sporting facilities (tennis, croquet, cricket, padel, squash, swimming, fitness), social spaces, dining, and host of private events. The Club also offers venue hire, sports hire, weddings, corporate events, and conferences to non-members through its dedicated Events Team and Sports Administration.

Product overview

The Hurlingham Club is a traditional private members' club offering a comprehensive portfolio of sporting, social, and event services. The club provides world-class sports facilities including tennis, croquet, cricket, padel, squash, and swimming (indoor and outdoor pools), complemented by a fully equipped fitness center with EGYM-integrated Matrix Fitness equipment. For events, the club offers versatile venue hire for weddings, corporate functions, conferences, and private celebrations across multiple spaces including the Palm Court, Broomhouse Suite, Mulgrave Theatre, and outdoor terraces. The club also hosts signature annual events including the Giorgio Armani Tennis Classic, Summer Fiesta, Family Picnic, and Alfred Dunhill Padel Classic. Dining services include in-house catering, bar facilities, and private dining options managed by the Head Chef.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sports Facilities Extensive sporting facilities including tennis courts, croquet lawns, cricket pitch, padel courts, squash courts, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, and a fully equipped gym with Matrix Fitness ONYX machines integrated with the EGYM ecosystem. Available to members and for hire to non-members and corporate groups.
• Fitness Centre A modern fitness facility featuring Matrix Fitness ONYX smart line cardio equipment with personal entertainment including Netflix streaming, integrated with the EGYM digital ecosystem for member workout tracking.
• Private Events Venue Hire Award-winning event space spanning 938 sqm in the East Wing, available for weddings, corporate events, conferences, exhibitions, and private celebrations with exclusive hire options.
• Wedding Services Full wedding hosting services including civil partnership ceremonies, reception venues (Palm Court, Broomhouse Suite, Sunken Garden), bespoke catering by Head Chef Andrew Grahame, and dedicated wedding management for up to 250 guests.
• Corporate Events and Conferences Conference and corporate event hosting including meetings, exhibitions, networking events, and awards ceremonies with over 938 sqm of customisable event space and full in-house catering.
• Food and Beverage Services In-house catering services featuring modern British and European cuisine, bar facilities including Polo Bar and The Dip, private dining, and event catering managed by Head Chef Andrew Grahame with a Master of Wine-curated wine collection.
• Giorgio Armani Tennis Classic Annual world-class tennis exhibition event held in late June featuring top-ranked professional players and tennis legends, hosted at the club's tennis facilities.
• Alfred Dunhill Padel Classic Annual professional padel tournament and spectator event held in May, organized in collaboration with TTB Sport, featuring world-class professional players and sports personalities.
• Summer Fiesta Annual summer party event featuring live entertainment, fairground rides, and food and beverage offerings for members and their guests.
• Family Picnic Annual summer family event featuring entertainment, fairground rides, face painting, and live performances for members and their families.
• Membership Services Private membership services providing access to all club facilities including sports, fitness, dining, social events, and priority booking for annual events and venue hire. Managed by the Membership Office.
• Hurlingham Club Foundation The official charity of The Hurlingham Club, established in 2021 to create opportunities and spaces that improve health, wellbeing, and life chances for people in the local borough, supported by member donations and volunteering.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Hurlingham Club FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Official charity of The Hurlingham Club established in 2021, focused on creating opportunities that improve health, wellbeing, and life chances for people in the local borough. Works with trustees including John Shuffrey (Chair), Piers Wilson (CFO), Jamie Crookenden, Katarina Roele, Daska Lyell, and Jane Kibbey.
• Matrix FitnesscoreTechnology or IntegrationMatrix Fitness completed a new equipment installation at the Hurlingham Club, upgrading the cardio suite with premium ONYX smart line machines integrated with the club's existing EGYM digital ecosystem. The upgrade replaced aging equipment and addressed spatial constraints with compact yet high-performance designs featuring enhanced digital interfaces with Netflix streaming.
• EGYMcoreTechnology or IntegrationThe club's existing EGYM digital ecosystem integrates with the new Matrix Fitness ONYX equipment, enabling member workout tracking and fitness data integration across the fitness centre.
• TTB SportcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with TTB Sport for the Alfred Dunhill Padel Classic, bringing professional padel players and sports stars to the club for two-day exhibition events. TTB Sport handles event logistics and promotion alongside the club.
• IMGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIMG partners with the club for the Giorgio Armani Tennis Classic, managing tournament operations and hospitality enquiries. Contact: [email protected]
• Simply WasteminorOthersPartnership for food waste recycling and mixed recycling services, in place for approximately 15 years. Food waste is recycled into renewable products.
• SuezminorOthersGlass waste collection service and general waste collection partner.
• NetflixminorOthersStreaming service integrated into Matrix Fitness ONYX smart line cardio machines, providing personal entertainment options for members during workouts.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• The All England Lawn Tennis Club (Wimbledon): London-based tennis institution sharing Hurlingham's heritage as a centre of lawn tennis and hosting a flagship professional tournament. Comparable use of premium tennis facilities and event IP, though structured as a private members' club for The Championships rather than a year-round social/sports club.

Direct peers

• The Garrick Club: One of London's oldest private members' clubs, offering social, dining and limited recreational amenities to a closed membership. Comparable in exclusivity, heritage and central/London catchment, with less sport mix.
• Boodle's: St James's private members' club with a heritage positioning similar to Hurlingham — subscription-based, dining-led, discreet and traditionally male in membership. Comparable in exclusivity, pricing opacity and London geographic focus.
• Roehampton Club: Long-established South-West London private members' club with extensive sports (tennis, squash, swimming, gym), dining and event facilities. Comparable subscription + sports-hire revenue mix and West London catchment.
• The Queen's Club: Historic London private members' sports club in West Kensington offering tennis, real tennis, squash, racket sport and social facilities on a multi-acre estate. Closest direct analogue to Hurlingham by model, sport mix and geography.
• The Athenaeum: Mayfair-based private members' club/hotel hybrid with F&B, events and corporate hospitality. Comparable luxury positioning, London-only geography and quote-based pricing model.
• Pratt's Club: Small, exclusive London private members' club in Mayfair with a traditional subscription model. Comparable in exclusivity and limited-membership economics, though narrower amenity mix than Hurlingham.
• White's Club: London private members' club founded in 1693 with a similar high-end subscription model and social/dining focus. Comparable in exclusivity, pricing opacity and reliance on legacy brand.

Broad incumbents

• Soho House: Global network of design-led private members' clubs targeting a younger, more diverse creative-class membership. Comparable private-club subscription model and sports/dining/event amenity mix, but operates at much greater scale and lacks Hurlingham's heritage and traditional-sport focus.
• Annabel's (Birley Group): London luxury private members' club inside the Birley Group portfolio, offering F&B, events and nightlife. Comparable high-end pricing and exclusivity, though a more hospitality-driven mix than Hurlingham's sport-led proposition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/hurlinghamevents
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-hurlingham-club

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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