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News, stories and padel life.

Guides for new players, community highlights and everything happening at Northumberland's first dedicated padel venue. New posts as we go.

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Indoor glass padel courts at Padelsphere in Blyth, an indoor thing to do in the North East
North East

Indoor things to do in the North East

When the weather turns, the list gets short. An honest look at the indoor options across Northumberland and Newcastle, and the one people book again every week.

3 October 20266 min read
The bar and courts at Padelsphere in Blyth, near Newcastle
Padel 101

Where to play padel near Newcastle

Northumberland's first dedicated indoor padel venue, three glass courts about 20 minutes from Newcastle. How to book, what it costs and how to get there.

31 August 20265 min read
Padel match in play on a glass court at Padelsphere
Padel 101

Padel vs tennis: what's the difference?

Court size, rackets, the underarm serve and the glass walls. Which is easier to learn, and why tennis players get hooked.

19 July 20264 min read