Edgbaston Archery & Lawn Tennis Society

Founded in 1860, Edgbaston Archery & Lawn Tennis Society holds the distinction of being the world's oldest lawn tennis club. Situated on Westbourne Road in Birmingham, the club maintains a genuine sporting heritage paired with active competitive and social play. Members play on pristine natural grass courts during the summer months, alongside year-round all-weather synthetic courts equipped with floodlights for evening sessions. The society fields multiple teams in the Birmingham and District leagues, while organizing structured social mix-ins across weeknights and weekends. Court bookings for members operate through an efficient online reservation system, ensuring consistent access to court time. Beyond league tennis, regular internal box leagues and annual club championships foster healthy competition across all age divisions. The atmosphere remains community-led and welcoming, centred around an active clubhouse and well-maintained grounds.