Soul Padel and Bolton School are pleased to announce an exciting new partnership to bring a top-tier padel facility to Bolton, transforming the School’s two disused shale courts at its Leverhulme Pavilion into a vibrant hub for this fast-growing sport. The planned facility will be accessible to both Bolton School students and the wider community, representing a significant investment in local sports and recreational amenities.
Soul Padel, a leader in expanding padel across the UK, is working with Bolton School to create an inclusive facility that aligns with both organisations’ commitment to community engagement and accessibility. The planning application for the proposed site is currently in progress, and local residents are encouraged to provide their feedback on the proposals during that consultation process.
Philip Britton, MBE, Head of Foundation at Bolton School, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership: ‘We are delighted to work with Soul Padel to provide a fantastic new facility that will allow our pupils to experience one of the world’s fastest-growing sports. This new padel facility will also be open for community use in the evenings, at weekends, and during school holidays, creating an inclusive sporting environment for everyone. We value the feedback of our neighbours and look forward to reading their views about the project when the Bolton Council Planning portal opens for comment.’
Padel, known for its accessibility and social nature, is growing rapidly across the UK. It is a racket sport, typically played in doubles on an enclosed court; similar to tennis, it shares the same scoring system but uses different techniques and rules. With this partnership, Soul Padel and Bolton School aim to promote health, wellbeing, and active lifestyles among local residents, while providing an exciting opportunity for Bolton School students to experience and participate in a dynamic, engaging sport.
Mark Hewlett, Founder and CEO of Soul Padel, highlighted the community benefits of the planned facility: ‘Padel is a sport that brings people together and fosters a healthy, active lifestyle. We’re thrilled to partner with Bolton School to introduce this new facility to the area, providing local residents with a high-quality venue that aligns with our mission to make padel accessible to everyone. We’re looking forward to collaborating with the community to ensure this facility brings maximum benefit to Bolton.’
If approved, the new padel centre will support both personal fitness and community engagement goals. By working together, Soul Padel and Bolton School aim to create a space where people can come together to meet, play, and connect through the sport of padel.
A CGI Impression of the new facility:
Bolton School's Leverhulme Pavilion:
