Manchester Tennis And Racquet Club

The Manchester Tennis and Racquet Club is a sports facility housed in a Victorian building on Blackfriars Road, with multiple tennis courts and other racquet sport facilities. The venue offers various sporting programs and a restaurant serving food prepared by dedicated kitchen staff.

Architect George Tunstal Redmayne designed this facility in 1880 at its present location, following a move from its earlier site. The relocation became necessary when railway expansion required space for new infrastructure development.

The building retains wood-paneled rooms and a traditional members' bar, reflecting how British sports clubs operated as social gathering places in Victorian times. The artistic details throughout showcase the cultural importance these venues held for local sporting communities.

The club operates as a members-only facility with various sporting programs available throughout the year. Visitors should note that this is a private sporting venue, so access and timing will depend on membership status or special arrangements.

This venue operates as the region's oldest continuously running sports club and received Grade II* status for its outstanding architectural features. The recognition reflects that the building is valued for both its sporting heritage and its construction quality.

Location: Salford

Location: Manchester

Location: Salford

Inception: 1880

Architects: George Tunstal Redmayne

Website: http://mtrc.co.uk

GPS coordinates: 53.48590,-2.25243

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:41