New facility aims to be more than just sport
A new leisure venue offering indoor padel courts and a reformer Pilates studio has opened at Battlefield Enterprise Park in Shrewsbury.
Henley Padel, launched by Shropshire couple Luke Henley and Shey Recalde, has transformed a commercial unit on Knights Way to provide what the owners describe as a combined sports and social space. The centre includes two panoramic indoor padel courts, changing facilities, equipment for sale or hire and a social area serving coffee and snacks. It also houses Casa Pilates, a dedicated reformer studio with six reformers.
Opening, hours and community focus
The venue is operating on a seven-days-a-week schedule. According to the owners, Henley Padel is open from 06:00 to 23:00 daily and already taking bookings for a range of occasions including corporate events, birthday parties and schoolfriend reunions.
- Padel offering: two indoor panoramic courts, pay-and-play access
- Pilates: Casa Pilates with six reformers for reformer Pilates classes
- Facilities: changing rooms, equipment hire and purchase, social area with refreshments
- Events: taster sessions, corporate and private-event bookings, community days
The owners are preparing for an official launch event scheduled to take place on a Saturday afternoon, with activities running between 12:00 and 17:00. The day will feature taster sessions for both padel and pilates and participation from local businesses.
“We are extremely proud and very happy with what we have achieved. It’s been fantastic to have such an amazing response from the community and from the people of Shrewsbury and the surrounding areas since the soft launch,”
Henley added that the centre has already received strong local interest and enquiries for private hire. Recalde said the aim was to build "more than just a venue" by developing a sense of community through events and shared experiences, while the indoor courts will allow users to continue playing irrespective of the weather.
Practical details at a glance
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Location | Battlefield Enterprise Park, Knights Way, Shrewsbury |
| Opening hours | 06:00–23:00, seven days a week |
| Facilities | 2 indoor padel courts; 6 reformers; changing rooms; social area |
Local leisure provision has expanded in recent years in and around Shrewsbury, and the new centre adds an indoor option for racquet-sport enthusiasts and for those seeking reformer Pilates classes. Indoor padel is growing in popularity across the UK as a social, accessible racket sport; having indoor courts removes dependence on fine weather and extends opportunities for regular play.
For Shrewsbury residents who may not yet be familiar with padel, the venue’s planned taster sessions at the launch will provide an introduction. The combination of a social area with refreshments and hireable equipment signals the owners’ intention to attract both casual players and more regular users, as well as corporate groups and private bookings.
As the venue moves beyond its soft launch, its success locally will depend on attendance at community events, the availability of weekday and early-morning slots for commuters, and how it balances bookings for private hire with open play. The owners have emphasised community-building as a core aim; whether that translates into a steady programme of local events and partnerships with clubs, schools or businesses will be watched closely by users in Shrewsbury and the surrounding area.
Full details of the official launch day and booking procedures will be announced by the venue in due course. In the meantime, Henley Padel is open for bookings and walk-in visitors during its advertised hours.
