Padel Dorset Expo

Padel Dorset Expo is coming to the Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel on Saturday 23 January 2027, from 9am to 5pm. It's Dorset's first-ever padel expo, and it's taking place in the Dorchester Suite, on the ground floor of the hotel at 105 West Cliff Road, Bournemouth BH2 5DU.

There are 26 exhibitor stands gathered in one room on the seafront, so you can see a fair bit of the sport in one go. You'll find rackets and kit from specialist retailers, padel-specific clothing, and nutrition and wellbeing from sports therapists, massage and recovery. Local clubs and coaches will be there too, alongside padel travel and court construction. There are also live talks and appearances from players and coaches throughout the day.

The whole thing is put on by Adam Eyres, who's also promoting his emerging clothing brand, Padel Dorado. He describes the expo as a celebration of the sport's growth in the area and a chance for players, clubs and businesses to connect. The organisers point out that padel is the fastest-growing sport in the country, and that Dorset hasn't had an event of its own until now. The day is meant to reflect that growth and bring the local padel community together, while introducing newcomers to the game.

Entry is £5, and the venue has ground-floor, step-free access throughout. There's limited on-site parking for £5 for the day, so if you're driving, it's worth keeping that in mind. The expo runs from 9am to 5pm on Saturday 23 January at the Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel.