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Free family Open Day at Ilkley Lawn Tennis and Squash Club

Tuesday, 19 May 2026 07:52

Ilkley Lawn Tennis and Squash Club has announced a free Family Open Day, 1pm until 4pm, on Saturday 6 June, ahead of the Lexus Ilkley Open which starts the following day.

Across the afternoon there will be fun for all the family, including the chance for adults and children to join in free bookable tennis and padel sessions for all levels of experience.

Included there will be 'LTA Youth Start', a fun taster class for kids aged 4–16 who are new to tennis or have played very little. Delivered in a safe, inclusive environment, sessions are full of fun games designed to make kids fitter, confident and more skilled. Special offers on Ilkley Lawn Tennis & Squash Club junior summer holiday rackets camps will be available for participants along with further information & offers at other clubs in the Bradford Parks Area.

Jo Craven, Head of Development Coaching at Ilkley Lawn Tennis and Squash Club said:

"Do come down and join us, we will have Tennis & Padel Tennis Sessions running for adults & children aged 4-16 years, including fun inflatables on the tennis courts.

“Food will be available from Brook Street Deli, Vin Chaud and Loaf & Loaded, with more to be announced.”

To book sessions visit the website: https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/IlkleyLawnTennisSquashClubLimited/EventsV2

For further details about the Lexus Ilkley Open and Beyond the Baseline music events visit https://www.iltsc.co.uk/lexus-ilkley-open/

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