For Landlords
We're building something big.
Hurlands is an exciting new take on pickleball and padel in the UK. Our investment is led by Philip Newborough and Andrew Mathews, a team with over 25 years of shared experience in launching and scaling successful leisure concepts, including The Gym Group, The Hoxton Hotel and Viva Gym.
Join us as we continue to expand our footprint.
Our ambition is clear: five clubs in five years
As part of our growth plans, we are currently seeking:
New sites across the South East
From West London to Reading, Oxford, Winchester and Kent
Buildings of 30,000 sq. ft. or more
With ample parking, excellent accessibility and 20 foot ceilings as a minimum.
Investors and partners who share our vision
To introduce more communities to the fastest-growing sports in the world.
Our board members
Philip Newborough
Chairman and Investor
Philip is Co-Founder of Bridges Fund Management. He founded The Gym Group and has invested in brands including The Hoxton Hotel and Viva Gym Group.
Andrew Mathews
CFO and Investor
Andrew is a seasoned CFO with 25 years’ experience across Esporta, The Gym Group and Viva Gym, including The Gym Group’s 74-gym IPO.
Mark Heappey
Board Director and Investor
A seasoned investor and operator, Mark helped scale Viva Gyms from 16 to 100 clubs after 25 years at 3i and founded the Street Gym Foundation.
From our landlords, Rainier Developments
We worked in close partnership with Waverley Borough Council and Hurlands to facilitate this exciting investment. This is a major step towards expanding pickleball and padel, and as the largest example in the UK, Hurlands will put Farnham on the map, securing its reputation as a destination for amateur and competitive players.
Richard Mees
Chief Executive, Rainier Development