THE 2017 Great British Tennis Weekend starts on Saturday and Sunday.

Venues will be throwing open their doors to serve up two free weekends of tennis for families and friends over the summer.

Players will be able to experience cardio tennis, mini tennis, coaching and much more.

Participating venues this weekend include Worcester Lawn Tennis Club, David Lloyd Club Worcester and Kempsey Lawn Tennis Club.

Manor Park, Malvern, and Evesham Rowing Club, where the town's tennis courts are based, will also be involved.

Further afield Bromsgrove Tennis Club, David Lloyd Club Bromsgrove and Eardisley Tennis Club will also offer free tennis.

Anyone interested can reserve their place at lta.org.uk/gbtw.