Welcome to Formby Lawn Tennis Club. This website aims to provide current and prospective members, of all ages, with information on all aspects of the club, from membership application through coaching, competitive play and of course social events.

Although records of Formby Lawn Tennis Club are non-existent prior to 1934, there is evidence that the club originated in the late 19th Century, and the club has a trophy dating from 1891, presented by the officers of the 4th Battalion of the Cheshire Regiment. From 1920 to 1937, the club, in conjunction with Formby Cricket Club, ran an open tournament which was attended by many well-known British and overseas players.

The club originally had only grass courts; the number is not known, but by 1939 had increased to 6. For the greater part of 1939-1945 the club was closed and it became neglected. Due to a dynamic President and an enthusiastic "hands-on" committee, the club was soon resurrected after the war. In 1952, the club acquired additional land and constructed 3 hard courts. Step by step, the club has progressed to the present set-up of 6 artificial grass courts, all of which are flood-lit, and 3 grass courts which are available during the regular tennis season.

The club’s most well-known member is Alan Mills, the previous Wimbledon Referee, who was a very active playing member when he lived locally. Alan is still a Life Member.