Rocks Lane Barnes

The smaller, lesser sibling of Rocks Lane Chiswick, and much the same story with less to redeem it. Four outdoor courts bunged at the back of a multi-sport facility, reached by a long walk past astroturf pitches, on a Friday the place was overrun with children's football, more junior tournament than padel club. The courts are okay, intermediate-standard, scuffed glass, sand everywhere, not tournament quality, with minimal shade and no water nearby, so a sunny day is a struggle. Parking is worse than Chiswick: two full car parks at 4pm and a row with the attendant before I'd even got in. Purely transactional, come, play, leave. No coaching, no pathway, no reason to linger.