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: 8:30am–5:00pm
Fitness
From friendly health walks to high energy classes, we've got something to get everyone moving and feeling good!
What's on
Autumn24 Home Schooling Class 1 Minis (6-9)
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By invite for homeschool students only. If you are interested please contact the office at hello@courtside.uk.
Autumn24 Home Schooling Class 2 Juniors (9+)
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By invite to homeschool students only. If you are interested please contact the office at hello@courtside.uk.
Autumn 24: Red Mon (age 4-8 yrs)
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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.
Autumn 24: Orange/Green Mon (age 9-11)
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You’re getting bigger, your tennis is getting even better… Get involved with Mini Orange/Green! Rackets are becoming bigger and the orange and green balls are slightly firmer. Players continue to develop a more skilful game, learning different shots with a tactical purpose but, above all, having lots of fun with friends.
Autumn 24: Red Mon (age 4-8 yrs)
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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.
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
Floodlights are due to be installed on tennis courts 6 and 7 later in the year. 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.