Whether you’re grabbing a drink after being on court or or catching up with a friend, stop by and see us for healthy meals, quality coffee and indulgent treats.
Opening hours: Monday–Sunday: 9:30am–16:00pm
Fitness
From friendly health walks to high energy classes, we've got something to get everyone moving and feeling good!
What's on
Silver Joggers 🏃
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The Silver Joggers meet at the London Road entrance to Bury Knowle Park on Thursday mornings at 9.30 am for a 5 km jog at a gentle or moderate pace. They then end their run with a hot drink and a chat in the Courtside Café. Please note the Silver Joggers are an independent group but are friends of Courtside. For more information or to book your place, please visit their website.
Spring 25 Red 4-8 yrs old Tuesday
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The road to Wimbledon starts here! A fantastic introduction to tennis, these entry-level beginner sessions are both active and engaging as players learn essential tennis skills on a ‘mini’ court with smaller rackets and larger, softer red balls. A great way to make friends, have fun and learn how to rally, score and compete, all in a safe environment with fully-qualified coaches.
Spring 25 Intro to Tennis Tuesday
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This is where your tennis journey begins! Cover the basics and start to see the improvement straight away. Our Intro to Tennis sessions allow you to learn the core fundamentals that will enable you to give tennis ago. Coaches will help you find a level of ability so you can experience the game as well as giving suggestions on what other adult sessions might be relevant for you in the future.
Spring 25 Beginner Tuesday
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Learn to rally, score and serve in a progressive and encouraging environment, alongside similar level players. Not only will you develop new skills, confidence and fitness but you will discover why the fun, social elements of tennis make it the most popular lifelong sport in the world.
Facilities
Online booking
We've made it easy for you to plan your visit by offering online booking for your favourite activities!
Accessibility
Everything is on one level here at Bury Knowle, café included, making it fully wheelchair accessible.
Toilets & baby change
Accessible toilets and baby changing facilities, are available during café opening hours.
Floodlights
Court lighting has now been installed on tennis courts 6 and 7. The lights will automatically come on for the duration of your booking.
Takeaway hatch
We have a takeaway hatch for convenience if you can’t stop for long.
Parking
Car parking is available in the public pay-and-display car park next to Waitrose. Bicycle parking is available outside the café.
Picnic benches
Picnic benches are available to the side of the café for when the weather is too good to be inside.
WiFi
Free WiFi access is available for customers in and around the café between 7am and 9pm. Join the network "Courtside" and follow the on screen instructions.
Park attractions
Bury Knowle Park is also home to Headington Library, an adventure playground, a sensory garden and ample green space to be enjoyed.
Dogs
Well behaved dogs are welcome at the hub! We ask that when inside the café, they are kept on short leads and out of walkways.
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Directions
Courtside Bury Knowle,
Chestnut Ave. Oxford OX3 9JJ
Chestnut Ave. Oxford OX3 9JJ
You can access the park on foot or by bike from either London Road, Chestnut Avenue, or Old High Street via North Place near the library. If you're cycling, we have bicycle racks next to the hub to help keep your bike safe whilst you're with us.
The nearest bus stop is Headington Shops which is next to the main park entrance. Enter the park, take the diagonal path across and you'll find us at the end.
You can park in Headington Car Park, a public car park just off Old High Street next to Waitrose. This car park has charging points for electric vehicles. Please note this is pay and display parking and only accepts card payments or payment via RingGo.