The tennis court at Jesmond Dene was built in 1894 as the private court of the Noble family of Jesmond Dene House. The correspondent of The Field newspaper who visited to report on the opening ceremonies found the court “far from being unsightly.” Later writers thought it “as good as any private court in existence in England” ; “one of the most delightful courts in which to play” ; and “a beautiful court in every way. The floor and walls are in the right relationship, and the light is certainly good”
