Badminton club · Harpenden, Herts
Good badminton.
Good company.
Competitive, friendly doubles every Wednesday at Harpenden Leisure Centre, for players who already know their way around a court.
Wed 8–10pm
Club night, all year round
5 courts
Harpenden Leisure Centre
4 league teams
South West Herts League
Since 1980
Affiliated to Badminton England
Wednesdays 8–10pm
Good-standard doubles
Four league teams
Try up to six sessions
Is it for me?
A club for players who want a proper game
Our members range from steady club players to league regulars. We’re not a beginners’ club, but you don’t need to be a county player either.
You’ll fit right in if you
- can keep a rally going with overheads, drops and clears
- know how doubles works: attack, defence and rotating
- want regular, well-matched games and maybe league matches
Coming back after a break, or not sure? Tell us your level when you book and we’ll give you an honest answer.
Why players join
More than a game on Wednesday
Standard
Games worth playing
We mix partners all evening across five courts, so you get a steady run of close, competitive doubles.
Competition
League teams that win things
Open, Ladies and Mixed teams in the South West Herts League. Mixed league winners 2024–25.
Tournaments
Club tournaments
A fun Christmas tournament and an intense end-of-season tournament give everyone something to play for.
Social
The bit after
Christmas and summer socials, and a friendly crowd who’ll know your name by your second week.
How joining works
Three steps to the court
Step 1
Book a visit
Choose a Wednesday on the short form. We’ll confirm there’s a space, as some winter nights are home match nights.
Step 2
Play up to six sessions
£12 a session, juniors £6. A committee member will look after you on your first night.
Step 3
Become a member
If it suits you and you play at the right standard, we’ll offer you membership for the season.
The year at a glance
A season at the club
Sep
Winter season starts
Club nights resume on five courts and new visitors are welcomed.
Oct
League matches
Home and away fixtures for our Open, Ladies and Mixed teams.
Dec
Christmas tournament and social
A fun club tournament, then the Christmas social.
Apr
End-of-season tournament
The winter season ends with an intense club tournament.
May
Summer season
Club nights carry on through the summer, May to August.
Jul
Summer social
A relaxed get-together before the new season.
Latest news
From the club
Fees
Try us before you join
Visit, up to six sessions
£12
Winter 2026/27, Sep–Apr
£330
Summer 2027, May–Aug (estimated)
£140
Juniors (15+) and anyone in full-time education pay half. Full details
Where we play
Harpenden Leisure Centre
Leyton Road, Harpenden AL5 2HU
Car park entrance on Amenbury Lane. Parking is free for two hours: enter your registration at the machine inside.
See you on court
Choose a Wednesday and we’ll confirm your place by email.