New Facility

Pikup Padel to open first North East venue in Gateshead

January 28, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin Àwòrán tí AI ṣe

Pikup Padel is launching its inaugural facility in the North East at Follingsby Park in Gateshead, featuring 11 courts for the rapidly growing racket sport. The 33,400 sq ft venue, secured on a 10-year lease, is set to open this summer and create jobs in coaching and operations. Managing director Paddy Kendall highlighted the site's alignment with the company's vision for padel.