In aid of The Grand Appeal
Celebrate 20 Years with Andy Day & Celebrity Friends
24 hours of padel at Rocket Padel Bristol, with a free family fun day, to raise money for Bristol Children's Hospital.
Rocket Padel Bristol · 3rd to 4th July 2027 · From 10am Saturday
The first serve is in
Saturday 3 July 2027, 11:00 · Rocket Padel Bristol
Free entry · Doors 10am Saturday · Andy's 24 hours start at 11am
The format
24 hours of padel
From 11am Saturday to 11am Sunday, the padel never stops. Here's how the 24 hours come together.
Celebrity partner hours
Andy's celebrity friends pair up and take to the main court across the day and night.
Corporate captain slots
Businesses captain a slot and play their part, on court and off.
Junior spotlight slots
Young players get their moment in the spotlight.
Family and junior courts
Courts for families and young players to pick up a racket and have a go.
The venue
Rocket Padel Bristol
We're delighted to be hosted by Rocket Padel Bristol, one of the UK's largest padel clubs, with 14 indoor courts, a bar and refreshment area, and free parking.
Rocket Padel Bristol, St Annes Road, St Annes Park, Bristol, BS4 4EB
Family fun day
A fun-packed day out for the whole family
Doors open at 10am. The family fun day runs from 11am Saturday right through to 11am Sunday.
Try padel
Kids can play their first game of padel, one of the fastest-growing sports in the UK. No experience needed.
Meet and greet
Say hello to Andy and his celebrity friends.
Food and drink
Plenty of food and drink stalls to keep everyone fuelled.
Limited edition merchandise
Unique, limited edition Andy's Padelathon merchandise, with all net proceeds going to The Grand Appeal.
Prizes to be won
Loads of prizes to be won throughout the day.
And more to come
We'll reveal lots more family activities closer to the date. Register your interest and you'll be the first to know.
All net proceeds go to The Grand Appeal, supporting children and families at Bristol Children's Hospital.
A word from Andy
Why we're doing this
I came to Bristol in 2011 for work and never left! I fell in love with the city, and now everything I adore is here: my work, my family and a very strong community of friends and neighbours.
It's also where I came to know Wallace & Gromit's Grand Appeal and the extraordinary work they do for Bristol Children's Hospital. Through many visits to see the children, a few 'Grand' openings, and filming the CBeebies show 'Hospital Heroes' to talk about the amazing children and their carers and nurses, I have seen first hand the incredible work they do.
As a dad of three, spending any time in that hospital changes you. You can't help but be moved by the strength of the children, the exhaustion and hope of the parents, and the tireless brilliance of the staff who look after them.
This year marks 20 years of me getting to do the job I love - two decades of songs, stories, dinosaurs, and being lucky enough to be a small part of childhoods up and down the country. It's a milestone I never imagined reaching when I started, and I wanted to mark it properly. Not with a party, but by giving something back to a charity that's genuinely close to my heart.
So we're doing something a little bit mad. 24 hours of padel, in Bristol, with as many of my celebrity friends as I can drag onto a court. We're aiming to raise loads of money for Wallace & Gromit's Grand Appeal - straight to Bristol Children's Hospital, to more equipment, more comfort, and more hope for the families who need it most.
Come and be part of it. Watch, play, sponsor, share - whatever you can spare. Let's turn 20 years into something that really matters.
Andy x
In aid of
In aid of The Grand Appeal, the Bristol Children's Hospital Charity.
In aid of The Grand Appeal, the Bristol Children's Hospital Charity.
It supports children at Bristol Children's Hospital and their families, helping to provide the equipment, facilities and support that make a hospital stay a little easier.
Registered charity number 1043603
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Be part of it
Come along
Bring the whole family to Rocket Padel Bristol on Saturday 3 July for a free family fun day, all in aid of The Grand Appeal.
Play
Have a go at padel at Rocket Padel Bristol, whatever your age or ability. Kids can play their first game at our family fun day, from 11am to 1pm on Saturday 3 July. Free to take part.
Volunteer
We need an army of helpers to make the 24 hours happen - marshals, meet-and-greet, set-up and more, all in aid of a great cause.
Sponsor
Put your business at the heart of the day with a sponsorship package, from corporate captain slots to event partnerships.
Watch
Follow all 24 hours of padel live from wherever you are, from 11am on Saturday 3 July (UK time).
Share
Tell your friends, family and colleagues. Every share helps spread the word.
On court
Andy's celebrity friends
Line-up announced soon
STAY IN THE LOOP
Register your interest
Want in? Tickets, celebs, court time, sponsorship, press, a work team, or something we haven't thought of yet? Tell us what you have in mind and we'll serve up the details as soon as we have them.
FAQ
Questions, answered
Who is organising this?
Andy's Padelathon is organised by Andys Padelathon CIC (company number 17530194), a community interest company created to run this event for public benefit. As a CIC, we are regulated by the Regulator of Community Interest Companies, and our assets and profits are locked to our community purpose.
Is this an official charity event?
Andys Padelathon CIC is independent of The Grand Appeal and is raising funds in aid of the charity. We are not a charity ourselves. The Grand Appeal is the registered charity (number 1043603) that receives the funds.
Where does the money go?
To The Grand Appeal, the Bristol Children's Hospital Charity (registered charity 1043603). No producer margin. Event costs are underwritten by sponsors, and 100% of net proceeds go to The Grand Appeal.
When and where is it?
At Rocket Padel Bristol, St Annes Road, St Annes Park, Bristol, BS4 4EB. Doors open at 10am on Saturday 3 July 2027, the padelathon runs from 11am Saturday to 11am Sunday 4 July, and the venue returns to normal opening after that. Entry is free. Register your interest and we'll tell you how to come along as soon as we can.
How can I play?
Ways to take part will be announced on this site. Send us an enquiry, tick the box to hear about the event, and we'll email you first.
Can my company get involved?
Yes. Sponsorship packages and corporate captain slots are available. Send us an enquiry to discuss further.
Can I watch if I can't be there?
Yes. The whole 24 hours will be livestreamed. Details will be announced here soon.
Is it family-friendly?
Absolutely. The family fun day kicks off the Padelathon at 11am on Saturday 3 July at Rocket Padel Bristol, with a fun-packed day for all ages. Meet Andy and his celebrity friends, have a go at padel on our family and junior courts (no experience needed), and enjoy food and drink stalls, unique limited-edition merchandise and loads of prizes to be won. More family activities will be revealed close to the date.
How do you use my details?
Only for the things you tick when you write to us, and you can change your mind at any time. Andys Padelathon CIC is responsible for looking after your data. Our privacy notice explains everything.