The intimate experience
2009 AEGON International | 13-20 June
Eastbourne's
Devonshire Park
offers visitors a real tennis feast with the first ever
combined tournaments. This is the largest grass court
professional tennis event outside Wimbledon, which follows the week
after the 2009 AEGON International.
And with the tournament so massive this year, the bars, hotels, restaurants and shops are going to benefit from an influx of visitors.
With so many visitors to the town, which is popular all year, there will be a clamour for premium parking spaces.
But getting to Eastbourne is no problem, as it is easily accessible by air, bus, road, sea, shuttle bus, taxi, train or walking.
And reserving
tickets is straightforward. Ticket
prices vary according to the type and on Centre
Court
are priced in three categories, which
are more expensive the closer you are to the action. Whereas, ground
tickets are very reasonably priced and suit for
those who prefer the more intimate experience and
excitement away from the Centre Court.
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And everyone who signs up is entered into monthly draw to win
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Where to ...
DRINK | Recomended watering holes
Eastbourne has plenty of places for a drink, including a wide choice of
coffee houses, pubs and wine bars located within walking distance of
the tennis courts and the town centre. Dal Maestro
offers great cocktails, while the Big Sleep
is a well-kept secret and cheap.
EAT
| Recommended eateries
Eastbourne is littered with some excellent restaurants and a range of
places to grab a quick bite. Close to the tennis is the French/Italian
restaurant Dal
Maestro, which offers meals and snacks to suit all tastes and
budgets.
STAY
| Recommended hotels &
guesthouses With
places to sleep to suit all budgets and tastes, we serve up
a list of recommended hotels and guesthouses that will tempt you to
stay in and
around the picturesque seaside resort of sunny Eastbourne. Close to the
tennis is the
Big Sleep, a retro seafront hotel.
SHOP | Recommended places to
spend money Looking for the best place
in town to spend your money? Eastbourne has the Arndale Centre for the
chain brands, an array of quaint shops off the seafront and a wide
collection of jewellery shops. Reaching Devonshire Park
College Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex. BN21 4JJ
Devonshire
Park, situated a stone's throw off Eastbourne's seafront, is the
perfect setting for top class tennis and is highly accessible from all
over the world.
The
lawn tennis club plays host to the Davis Cup and
County matches, as well as the traditional last chance for players to
warm-up for Wimbledon.
AIR | London Gatwick
Eastbourne is located within an hour's journey from London Gatwick
international airport, and such accessibility seems to which helps to
attract players and spectators to the annual Wimbledon warm-up
tournament.
BUS | Other towns & local
Bus services from other towns come directly to Eastbourne. During the
2009 AEGON Tournament, the no55 bus service for Meads operates from the
bus precinct close to Eastbourne train station and has a designated
stop close to Devonshire Park.
ROAD | Car, bicycle &
motorbike
Eastbourne's town centre is littered with roundabouts and one way
streets, but is not as confusing as it sounds. Since the 2008 event,
parking restrictions have been imposed within the Eastbourne town
centre. For out of towners, the main approach roads include the A27
from Brighton, the A259 from Hastings and the A22 from London.
SEA | Newhaven & Channel
Tunnel As
one of Britain's most popular seaside resorts, Eastbourne has good sea
connections. The channel port of Newhaven lies 15 miles away while the
Channel Tunnel, Dover and Folkestone are around two hours
away.
SHUTTLE BUS | Train station
& car parks
A special shuttle bus will operate during the main draw of the 2009
AEGON Tournament from Eastbourne train station and certain major car
parks directly to Devonshire Park.
TAXI | Hotels & around
town
The taxi services in Eastbourne tend to be very good and reliable. Taxi
ranks line up outside Eastbourne train station, and hotels recommend
their favourite taxi services. Eastbourne & Country Taxis can
be
contacted on +44 (0) 1323 720 720.
TRAIN | Ashford,
Brighton & London Eastbourne has excellent train connections,
especially with important destinations like Ashford International (65
minutes), Brighton (45 minutes) and London Victoria (85
minutes).
WALK | Town centre
There are various routes to the site of the 2009 AEGON Tournament, and
regulars to the tennis event will know their own 'special' shortcuts.
Most hotels are within a 10 minute walk, while Eastbourne train station
is a mere 15 minute walk away.
Parking information
Premium places near Devonshire Park
CAR PARKS |
Locals attempt to cash in during the tennis event by charging £10 and
upwards to park on their property. Beware of the claims the money is
going to charity, although some may be genuine. The best bet is to use
the three official car parks, as they are all linked to Devonshire Park
by a special shuttle service bus during the tournament. There are two
NCP car parks, situated at Ashford Road and Trinity Place, plus a
special makeshift car park at the Saffrons Cricket Ground in Meads
Road.
OFF-ROAD PARKING
| Parking is always at a premium during the popular
tournament, and will be much more difficult to claim a space in 2009.
With the men's ATP Tour playing alongside the women's Sony Ericsson WTA
Tour, there will be twice as many vehicles in theory. And parking
restrictions have been imposed in Eastbourne town centre since early
2009. The parking enforcement officers will be out in force to swiftly
deal with anyone dumping their vehicles on double yellow lines and/or
private properties – you've been warned!
Tickets
Types, prices and how to reserve
Devonshire
Park offers tickets on a daily or weekly basis, with ground passes for
the outside court and No1 Court while a Centre Court ticket will
guarantee you a seat of your choice to see the top stars and leading
Brits compete at the inaugural AEGON International in June.Click here for Centre Court guide
Click here for how to reserve tickets
Click here for ticket prices and types
Hospitality
Unforgettable experience
Every
aspect of the inaugural AEGON International at Eastbourne, where events
for both the world's leading men and ladies will be played
side-by-side, will be taken care of through top class hospitality. And
Devonshire Park boasts idyllic settings as well as impressive spectator
facilities. Comfort, cuisine and world class tennis at Devonshire Park's very own mini-Wimbledon tournament offers an unforgettable experience at the inaugural AEGON International. Enjoy Eastbourne tennis your way.
Click here to email LTA Hospitality about package availability
Packages
Suitable for corporate or private hospitality, these include the following:• Car parking (a vehicle per two guests) at Devonshire Park
• Complimentary bar within the facility
• Exclusive table for 10 guests
• Glass of Pimms on arrival
• Professional hosts
• Reserved Centre Court tickets
• Souvenir programme
• Three course lunch
• Traditional afternoon tea
• Viewing directly over No1 Court
Prices
£189 | Monday 15 June
The third round of qualifying and the first round of the main draw at
the 2009 AEGON International are provisionally planned to be played on
Monday 15 June. Price £189 per person
£189 | Tuesday 16 June
The first round and the second round of the main draw at the 2009 AEGON
International are provisionally planned to be played on Tuesday 16
June. Price £189 per person
£189 | Wednesday 17 June
The second round of the main draw at the 2009 AEGON International is
provisionally planned to be concluded on Wednesday 17 June. Price £189
per person
£249 | Thursday 18 June
The quarter-finals of the 2009 AEGON International are provisionally
planned to be played on Thursday 18 June. Price £249 per person
£249 | Friday 19 June
The semi-finals of the 2009 AEGON International are provisionally
planned to be played on Friday 19 June. Price £249 per person
£189 | Saturday 20 June
The final of the 2009 AEGON International is provisionally planned to
be played on 20 June. Price £189 per person. Media contacts
For media queries and accreditation
To
obtain a media accreditation form for the 2009 AEGON International at
Eastbourne's Devonshire Park,enquires should be directed with either: Rhian Evans, LTA Media & PR Manager
Tel | +44(0)208 487 7118 or +44(0)7971 141 332
Email | Rhian.Evans@LTA.org.uk
Chris Archer, LTA Communications Officer
Tel | +44(0)208 487 7135 or +44(0)7958 234 216
Email | Chris.Archer@LTA.org.uk



