Slazenger Padel opens in Exeter

Slazenger, one of the world’s leading names in racquet sports, has unveiled Slazenger Padel Exeter, a 35,000 sq. ft Padel Club located at Haven Banks in the heart of the city.

This marks another step in Slazenger Padel’s ambition to become the UK’s leading padel powerhouse, bringing premium padel facilities to more communities across the country.

On Monday 31st August, Slazenger Padel opened its newest location at Haven Banks Outdoor Education Centre in Exeter, which has been providing outdoor education, training and recreational opportunities for more than 45 years.

Building on the strong foundations of an established community sporting destination, the state-of-the-art club features nine panoramic padel courts, two premium pickleball courts, expert coaching at all levels, communal social spaces – including a member’s bar and café – as well as a pro shop and equipment hire hub. Together, these facilities strengthen the brand’s portfolio of multi-purpose destinations that blend sport, socialising and elite facilities.

A Slazenger Padel spokesperson commented: “The opening of Slazenger Exeter is an important milestone as we continue our mission to become the UK’s go-to padel provider.

Partnerships with localised facilities like Haven Banks are central to that ambition, allowing us to work with established community destinations to make padel more accessible.

By combining Slazenger’s expertise in racquet sports with Haven Banks’ strong community roots, we have created a multi-purpose destination gives more people the opportunity to discover and enjoy the sport.”

The Exeter opening follows successful launches in Leeds, Swindon and Blackburn, and reinforces Frasers Group's commitment to investing in premium sport and leisure experiences to make one of the world’s fastest growing sports more accessible.