North Yorkshire farming family converts spud shed into padel courts

From left, Tony, Rose, James and Tom Sowerby
and Cllr Mark Robson (Image: Supplied)

A North Yorshire farming family has transformed a former potato shed into a towns’ first padel courts.

Padel Shed Thirsk, built on the Sowerby Gateway development, in Thirsk, features both single and double courts.

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.

"As traditional farming continues to evolve, ventures like ours highlights how innovation and adaptability are essential in rural setting."

By Gavin Engelbrecht

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