Squash @ Evesham
Welcome to
Evesham Squash Club
We are all part of and co-located with the rowing and tennis clubs in Abbey Park in Evesham. We boast three, fully-heated quality courts, a cafe and bar for meals and refreshments and a active, social and friendly membership.
Courts can be booked online via our website, automating lighting and heating of each court.
The club is an active member of both internal and external leagues - more details of which can be shared by our head coach.
Whether you are a younger player looking to improve your game or a returning ‘rusty racket’ looking to burn a few ‘fun calories’, we have the facilities and range of playing standards to suit.
Evesham Squash Club is affiliated with England Squash.
If you’d like to chat about membership beforehand, please email our head coach HERE
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We have three excellent heated courts
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Club members can book courts up to 14-days in advance from the computer or phone using our online booking system.
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We have very active internal and external leagues to make sure you get to play competitive squash.
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We all know that getting better is a combination of playing matches and professional coaching. Book sessions with out Head Squash Coach to improve your game.
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The Squash section has regular training nights and a club night weekly. A chance to get to know fellow members and have dedicated time to play.
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Of course we have the usual changing rooms, piping hot showers, heated courts, etc. But you can also have access to The Boathouse Bar & Cafe (with a discount on purchases), free Wi-Fi, booking of the board/conference room and our main function room.
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To enable members to use the club at will, we have a fob-based entry system for the front door, giving you access when you need it.
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Every Squash Member can also use the Tennis courts as part of the subscription to the club.
What is Squash?
Club squash is the most accessible way to get involved in the sport, catering for complete beginners through to competitive league players. Most squash clubs are based in leisure centres or dedicated facilities and offer coaching sessions, social play, internal leagues, and team competition. New players usually start with basic drills, friendly games, and guidance on rules and court etiquette, allowing them to improve at their own pace without needing previous experience.
One of squash’s biggest strengths is its inclusivity and practicality. Matches are relatively short, courts are available year‑round regardless of weather, and the sport delivers an intense full‑body cardiovascular workout in a short amount of time. Club squash places strong emphasis on respect and safety—players share a confined space and follow clear rules to ensure fair play. This mix of fitness, focus, and social interaction makes squash a popular lifelong sport for people of all ages and abilities.
Why Play Squash?
Squash Facts You Need To Know
Squash was invented in England - and the first courts still exist
Squash originated in the 1830s at Harrow School in London, where students discovered that a punctured rubber ball created longer, more varied rallies than traditional rackets. The world’s first purpose‑built squash courts, opened in 1865, are still at Harrow today — making squash one of the few modern sports that can trace its physical roots to a single, surviving site in the UK.
Britain is one of the most successful squash nations in the world
At the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, British players won 8 of the 15 available squash medals, underlining the UK’s long‑standing strength in the sport across men’s, women’s, and mixed events. Image: © Yahoo! News
Squash becomes an Olympic sport in 2028 — a first for Team GB
Squash will make its Olympic debut at the Los Angeles 2028 Games, marking the first time British players will compete as Olympic squash athletes. In preparation, UK Sport has awarded £500,000 in funding (2025–2029) to support British squash players across England, Scotland, and Wales.
Britain currently has multiple players ranked in the world’s top 10
As of late 2024 and into 2025, Great Britain has three players inside the top 10 of the world rankings, strengthening hopes of Olympic success at LA28 and reinforcing the UK’s continued relevance at the elite level of the sport. Image: Marwan ElShorbagy © englandsquash.com
Squash legends helped define British sporting culture
The British Open, the inaugural Women's Championship, was held at the Queen’s Club, London in 1922, and is widely considered the most prestigious tournament in squash. It was long regarded as the sport’s unofficial world championship. And, the woman’s tournament start 8 years before the mens!
Squash is still played by hundreds of thousands across England
According to the Sport England Active Lives Survey, around 264,000 adults in England play squash at least twice a month, while over 770,000 people play at least once a year, confirming squash remains a significant grassroots sport despite post‑pandemic challenges.
Squash is one of the most time‑efficient workouts
A typical 45‑minute squash session can involve thousands of direction changes, sprints, and lunges, making it one of the most intense indoor sports per minute played. This efficiency is why squash courts are popular lunchtime and after‑work fitness options across the UK.
Squash is often described as “chess at 100 miles an hour”
Because of its emphasis on anticipation, positioning, and spatial awareness in a shared space, squash is frequently cited by coaches as one of the most mentally demanding racquet sports — a key reason it retains strong appeal among competitive club players.
England has one of the highest densities of squash courts in Europe
The UK has thousands of squash courts across leisure centres, private clubs, universities, and schools — a legacy of squash’s strong roots in British education and local sport infrastructure.