Landsec and Invesco Real Estate have agreed a deal with Padel Social Club to transform the rooftop multi-storey car park of Southside Shopping Centre in Wandsworth into a 30,000 sq ft Padel centre.
The centre is due to open in late 2024 and will feature six covered courts – including an exhibition court – changing rooms, a fitness centre complete with wellness rooms, in addition to a rotating lineup of F&B kiosks across two floors.
Kristian Hunter, CEO at Padel Social Club, said: “We’re delighted to see this project coming to life and to be able to bring our all-encompassing Padel experience to Wandsworth. Working alongside Southside Shopping Centre, we are excited to create a vibrant community space that introduces more people to the social sport of Padel.”
Mark Warne, director of hospitality and leisure at Landsec, added: “Guests are increasingly drawn to retail destinations which combine retail, hospitality and leisure concepts to create an all-day out offer. Footfall at prime retail destinations that provide new and exciting experiences is growing as a result, which in turn is increasing demand amongst brands. Padel Social Club’s concept takes our leisure offer to the next level and will build on the recent success of Gravity and Parthian Climbing at Southside.”
Ed Ginn, director of investment management at Invesco, said: “As the sport grows in popularity and creates communities, we are excited that Southside can add this offer in addition to its strong range of retail shops, restaurants and leisure.”
