Eastbourne Tennis Championships
14th to 21st June 2008
Devonshire Park
Originally a women's tennis championship, from 2009 the tennis tournament will become a joint men's and women's event. This move is expected to increase the profile of the tournament as it jointly attracts some of the top men and women's tennis players preparing their build-up to the Wimbledon championships.
Devonshire Park, located just off Eastbourne's seafront, offers comfortable and modern spectator facilities and is the perfect setting to witness a day of fantastic tennis action.
Devonshire Park, Winter Garden, 14 Compton St, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 4BP.
Tel: 01323 412000. location map.
The History of Eastbourne's Tennis Tournament
Eastbourne's tennis tournament, the International Women's Open, was first held in 1974. It has been won by many of the great stars from women's tennis, including Martina Navratilova, who won the trophy 11 times during her career. After announcing her final appearance at the tournament in 2005, Martina was awarded the Freedom of the Borough of Eastbourne.
About Eastbourne
Eastbourne is a seaside town located approximately ten miles along the coast from Bexhill. Trains run regularly every half an hour from Bexhill to Eastbourne, with journeys lasting approximately 15 minutes. Travelling to Eastbourne by car takes approximately 15 minutes along the main A259 road.
Stay in Bexhill / Visit Bexhill
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Looking for somewhere to stay during your visit to the event, then why not stay in Bexhill? Bexhill is only a 15 minute train or car journey away from Eastbourne.
The wide level promenade, gently sloping award winning clean beach, the expanse of sand at low tide and the famous 1930's De La Warr Pavilion, provide you with the perfect opportunity to escape the hustle and bustle. It is also the perfect base to move on to see other castles and attractions in local 1066 Country.
Please feel free to browse some of the links in the left menu bar for more information. To view and book accommodation in Bexhill, please see the accommodation section. You can also request a free Bexhill Guide brochure.
Booking Tickets and More Information
Tickets range from around £10 to around £32. To book tickets for the championships, you can contact the box office:
Central Box Office, Congress Theatre, Eastbourne, BN21 4BP. Tel: 01323 412000
To view a seating chart and ticket pricing details, please see this page.
For more information on Eastbourne's International Tennis Championships, including event and ticket information, please see the LTA Website.
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