The revolutionary courts are expected to open at Liverpool Waters this autumn
Construction has officially begun on Great Britain’s first ever floating panel court, which will open in Liverpool later this year.
Vibora Liverpool Waters will be the first destination of its kind anywhere in the country, giving players the chance to experience one of the world's fastest-growing sports from a completely new perspective.
Situated at Princes Dock, Vibora Liverpool Waters will combine multiple floating padel courts with a waterfront clubhouse where post-match drinks can be enjoyed.
Working closely with waterside regeneration specialists, Peel Waters, the unique, floating leisure development has been founded by Gareth Evans, one of the UK's leading specialists in padel court construction and sport innovation, alongside entrepreneurs Lauren Fenton, Nicholas Sherratt and Huyton-born businesswoman Clare Hughes.
Together, the founders share a vision of creating a destination that brings together sport, hospitality, wellness, business and community, offering a different kind of experience to a traditional padel club.
The venue will open in two phases; the first phase taking place this September with two floating padel courts as well as an F&B offering and retail space. Pay-and- play options, corporate memberships and private hire of the courts will be available.
The third floating court and club-house extension will follow later this year. The clubhouse will form a central part of the experience, with a selection of wines, beers, cocktails and soft drinks available before and after matches, as well as providing a space for networking, socialising and watching the action from the waterfront.
Alongside traditional padel games will be a full programme of community and wellness events, creating a flexible destination for players, businesses, groups and visitors to Liverpool.
Gareth Evans, co-founder of Vibora Liverpool Waters, explained: “Seeing Vibora Liverpool Waters begin to take shape at Princes Dock is an incredibly exciting moment for everyone involved.
"Padel is one of the fastest-growing sports in the world, and we wanted to match that energy with a destination that feels equally exciting and ambitious. Playing on floating courts in the heart of Liverpool Waters will be an experience unlike any other in the country."
Lauren Fenton, co-founder of Vibora Liverpool Waters, added: "From the beginning, our ambition has been to create a place people genuinely want to spend time in. Somewhere that brings together movement, wellbeing, social connection and opportunity.
"Vibora is being built around community. Whether someone comes to play padel, work from the clubhouse, network, or simply enjoy the atmosphere, we want them to feel part of something special."
James Whittaker, Managing Director of Peel Waters, added: "At Peel Waters, we're committed to working in partnership with ambitious operators and businesses that share our vision for creating vibrant waterfront destinations, and Vibora Liverpool Waters is a fantastic example of that approach in action.
"We're really pleased to be supporting the Vibora team in bringing Great Britain's first floating padel destination to Liverpool Waters. This innovative concept will add another distinctive attraction to Princes Dock, helping to foster community, wellbeing and social connection, while further strengthening Liverpool Waters' reputation as a dynamic place to live, work and visit."
With construction now underway, Vibora Liverpool Waters is on course to open this autumn, bringing Britain's first floating padel destination to Liverpool and adding another landmark attraction to the city's internationally recognised waterfront.
Keep up to date with the latest developments at www.viboraliverpool.com.
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