Table tennis for everyone
Twelve tables in Horwich, open seven days a week. No booking needed: turn up, pay at the session and play.
Quiet Wednesday afternoons
Wednesday, 1pm to 3pm, is the calmest session of the week. Tables are easy to get, and over 64s play for £5.
Bring the family
Parents and children can play together at any open session. Bats and balls are provided, so just turn up.
Join a league team
We’re home to many teams in the Bolton Table Tennis League, and teams are always looking for new players.
No booking needed
Opening times
Find a free table and play. Bats and balls are available, and you pay during the session.
Session fees
Pay at the session by cash or card. No booking needed, and bats and balls are provided.
Tuesday evenings
Tuesdays, 7pm–10pm
Only open on match nights.
Open every Tuesday until 8 December.
Ages 7 to 18
Junior coaching
Coached sessions every week with Dan O’Connell, former Welsh number one. £5 a session, equipment provided.
Adults
Coaching courses
Courses with Dan and Beth O’Connell for players who want to take their game to the next level. Small groups, so they fill up quickly.
New players welcome
Table tennis is fantastic exercise for all ages and abilities. Just knocking the ball back and forth is great for mobility, balance and co-ordination, and if you practise drills with some of our stronger players you’ll be surprised how hard you work.
Plenty of high-level players and coaches play here every week and are happy to share advice. The centre opened in 1995, everyone is welcome, and the centre is fully accessible.
Never been before?
Your first visit
You don’t need to know anyone, and you don’t need to be any good. Here’s what to expect.
Say it’s your first time
Tell someone when you arrive. They’ll explain how it works and help you get started.
No kit needed
Bats and balls are provided. Wear comfortable clothes and trainers that won’t mark the floor.
Play for fun
You can play socially without joining a team. League teams are always after new players if you fancy it later, but there’s no pressure.
Any standard
You don’t need to be good to start. Play at your own pace, and the regulars are happy to share tips if you’d like them.
Nervous, or not sure when to come?
Get in touch before you visit and we’ll suggest a good session for you. Weekends are a great place to start: there are always free tables and a good mix of standards. Tuesday and Friday afternoons are busier, with lots of social players, and Wednesday afternoons can be very quiet, so they’re best if you bring a friend.
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