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9th May, 2026.
A Thirsk farming family have transformed a former potato shed
into the towns’ first padel courts.
The new space, dubbed Padel
Shed Thirsk, offers both a single
and double court providing local
access to the UK’s fastest growing
sport and supports the availability
of leisure services on the Sowerby
Gateway development.
Tony Sowerby said “It felt like the
right opportunity at the right time
and the family hope to put Thirsk on
the map as a destination for padel
offering casual play, coaching
sessions, and social events.
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