Squash courts in the London Borough of Barnet
Three member-owned clubs: Finchley, Temple Fortune and Whetstone.
Barnet has three squash venues, all of them member-owned clubs rather than commercial operators. There is no pay-and-play squash in the borough.
| Venue | Area | Courts | Access | Membership | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finchley Manor Tennis, Squash & Health Club Lyndhurst Gardens, London N3 1TD Open Mon-Sun 08:30-23:00 020 8346 1327 Squash coaching available (England Squash-listed coach). Runs internal squash and racketball leagues plus three teams in the Middlesex Squash League. | Finchley | 4 one glass-backed show court, seating for 55–60 | Members only | not published | 2026-09-17 source |
| The Temple Fortune Club 122 Bridge Lane, London NW11 9JS 020 8455 2184 Judy Williams, Level 2 squash coach - beginner to experienced. Racketball welcome. Year-round internal leagues. Courts refurbished 2012. Opening hours left blank - England Squash lists 07:00-23:00, the club site lists 08:00-22:00. | Temple Fortune | 2 heated and ventilated, viewing gallery | Members only | £235/yr full squash membership | 2026-09-17 source |
| Oakleigh Park Tennis & Squash Club 100 Oakleigh Road North, London N20 9EZ Combined tennis/squash/gym memberships available. Court count not published. | Whetstone | not published | Members only | not published | 2026-09-17 source |
What that means in practice
Barnet’s squash stock dates from the sport’s boom years — Finchley Manor built its first two courts in the 1960s and doubled to four as demand grew; Temple Fortune sold land to finance its courts in 1970. Nothing has been built since, and the clubs remain owned and run by their members. That is why none of them sell casual court time: there is no operator with an incentive to fill off-peak hours.
For a resident of N3, N12, N20 or NW11 the realistic options are joining one of the three, playing as a member’s guest, or leaving the borough. Southgate in N14 (Enfield) is the nearest pay-and-play squash of any size.
| Finchley Manor | Temple Fortune | Oakleigh Park | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode | N3 1TD | NW11 9JS | N20 9EZ |
| Courts | 4, one glass-backed | 2, heated and ventilated | not published |
| Spectating | Show court, 55–60 seats | Viewing gallery | not published |
| Coaching | Listed with England Squash | Level 2 coach on site | not published |
| League squash | 3 teams, Middlesex League | Internal, year-round | not published |
| Published fee | not published | £235/yr full adult | not published |
Work out whether a fee is worth it at your playing frequency with the membership calculator.
Padel in the same borough
Barnet is the opposite story for padel: four venues, all pay-and-play, all bookable online. See padel courts in Barnet, or the wider North London squash list if you are willing to travel.
Common questions
Is there pay-and-play squash in Barnet?
No. All three Barnet squash venues — Finchley Manor, Temple Fortune and Oakleigh Park — are member-owned clubs that do not sell casual court time.
Which Barnet squash club is cheapest?
Temple Fortune is the only one publishing a fee: £235 a year for a full adult squash membership, with student and junior rates below that.
Where is the nearest pay-and-play squash to Barnet?
Southgate in N14, in the neighbouring borough of Enfield, on current data. Confirm with the venue before travelling.