Man and woman playing on squash court

Squash will challenge your speed, agility and stamina, giving you an individual workout while competing against someone else.

The perfect stress-reliever, squash is a social and fun way to get really fit.  

At Dovedale we have two squash courts available to hire, all with excellent viewing facilities. 

Sessions last for 40 minutes, and bookings start on the hour. You can book from 5pm on weekdays and 9.10am on weekends. Sessions then continue in 40-minute increments.

Peak times

  • Monday, Tuesday and Thursday: 5pm to 11pm
  • Wednesday and Fridays: 5pm to 10pm
  • Saturday, 7am to 12pm
  • Sunday, 7am to 12pm

Off-peak times

  • Saturday, 12pm to 7pm
  • Sunday, 12pm to 9pm

ourChelmsford Lite card prices

  • Standard peak: £13.20
  • Standard off-peak: £9.50
  • Discounted peak: £9.40
  • Discounted off-peak: £8.70

ourChelmsford Plus Card prices

  • Standard peak: £11.90
  • Standard off-peak: £8.20
  • Discounted peak: £8.10
  • Discounted off-peak: £7.40

We advise that you book in advance. 


You can: 

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Cancellations

If you can't attend a booking, you need to cancel at least 24 hours before it starts either online or by calling the centre. We will charge you the full amount for the court if you do not cancel in time, or if you do not attend.

If you need to book or pay for your court, you will need to go to reception.

Otherwise, you can scan the QR code or check in via the app at reception. If you unable to access the app, you can check in at reception.

Changing rooms

  • There is a unisex changing area on the first floor.
  • There is a male group changing area and a female group changing area, but these are not open all the time. They are for college use only from 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday during term time.
  • Accessible changing is available.

Lockers

If you want to use a locker for the first time, you will need to speak to reception, so they can activate your Our Chelmsford card. Lockers are in the changing rooms.

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You can report issues with the website using this form, which will go directly to the Web Team (and not to the leisure centre). The Web Team will be unable to deal with your enquiry if it is about an issue with the booking system.

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