Tournament Events

Play & Watch Events.

Watch the world’s best Tennis Players and play yourself! Our Play & Watch events are a Tennis lover’s dream. We’ve handpicked some of our favourite events to take you to!

Tennis stadium during a match with spectators and 'Play & Watch Tennis Holiday' text, by Active Away.
Since 2006

Incredible Play & Watch Experiences

Jamie Murray
"I'm delighted to design the Tennis Programme on all Active Away Play & Watch Events."
Peter Jones
"I am so pleased and excited to be involved with Active Away as tennis is a passion of mine."
Our Clients
"Barcelona open play and watch was fantastic. Great tennis coaching in Barcelona followed by watching quarter finals of the Barcelona Open!"
The Tennis Programme

Curated by Jamie Murray

Designed to make adults more skilled and self assured doubles players – Jamie has developed a programme that will give you the knowledge and understanding of a top level doubles player (all pitched at club level players)!

Jamie Murray with the Active Away team taking a selfie on a clay tennis court, framed by two Active Away flags.

ABOUT JAMIE

With 7 grand slam titles and a Davis Cup win – Jamie Murray knows his way around a doubles court. Known for his tactical prowess and quick reflexes on the court, Jamie has established himself as one of the UK’s most successful doubles players.

The Play

After watching some of the best tennis in the world, there’s nothing more you want to do than play yourself! We might not get you to ATP/WTA level, but we can definitely make you a more competent and confident doubles player with our Jamie Murray programme. 

Four smiling tennis players on a clay court, each holding a tennis racket and dressed in athletic wear, with a green fence and trees in the background.
Crowd in outdoor tennis stadium clapping and cheering during a match, with a mix of men and women in summer attire, blue sky and greenery in the background.

The Watch

We love watching the best Tennis Players in the world compete, and have handpicked some of the best locations to watch them in action!
Most of these events are in incredible cities – which you’ll have chance to explore as part of the itinerary!

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Our Play & Watch Events

Group Make Up

All of our Play & Watch events are a mixture of Singles, Couples & Small Groups. Typical group Sizes range from 8-20.

1:6 Ratio

Our tennis coaching sessions are always a maximum of 1 Coach to 1 Court to 6 Players on our Play & Watch Events.

Package Travel Protected

Your booking is fully package travel protected with Active Away. In the unlikely event of insolvency, you would be reimbursed.

Airport Transfers

We can take care of Airport Transfers for you! You can choose any flight and our team will be there to take care of you.

Flights

Are not included in our Play & Watch events, but we provide a simple link to help you find the perfect flight for you.

Fixed Dates

Our trips are ‘fixed dates’ – meaning our itinerary starts and ends of specific dates. A top tip – add extra nights at the start or the end!

ITINERARY

An example itinerary

Day Morning Afternoon Evening
Tuesday Arrival
- If you’ve booked a Transfer as part of your package, an Active Away Representative will be there to meet you on arrival, and it will take 45 minutes to travel to the hotel.
- If you’ve not booked a Transfer, please contact your host in the WhatsApp group to let them know your arrival time.
Wednesday 07:15 - 08:00 - Breakfast - Join the Group at the Hotel Restaurant
08:00 - 08:25 - Welcome Meeting - In the Hotel Lobby
08:25 - 08:45 - Walk - To the Laietà Tennis Club (20-minute walk)
09:00 - 11:00 - Tennis Coaching - Baseline Brilliance
11:00 - 11:15 - Stretch & Yoga - Post Tennis Stretch
11:15 - 13:30 - Lunch* - Relaxing long lunch at the Tennis Club (approx cost €15)
13:30 - 14:00 - Tennis Masterclass - Perfect Positioning & Communication
14:00 - 16:00 - Doubles Social: Consistent Communication - Doubles Discovery
20:00 - Meet - In the Lobby Bar
20:30 - Dinner* - With the Group at the Santa Clara Restaurant (approx cost €30) - walking distance
“Tapas, tartares & grilled dishes in a stylish, airy space with a beachy vibe, plus a leafy terrace”
Thursday 07:30 - 08:25 - Breakfast - Join the Group at the Hotel Restaurant
08:25 - 08:45 - Walk - To the Laietà Tennis Club (20-minute walk)
09:00 - 11:00 - Tennis Coaching - Dynamic Doubles
11:00 - 11:15 - Stretch & Yoga - Post Tennis Stretch
11:15 - 13:30 - Lunch* - Relaxing long lunch at the Tennis Club (approx cost €15)
13:30 - 14:00 - Tennis Masterclass - Building Successful Partnerships
14:00 - 16:00 - Doubles Social: Tactical Tie Breaks - Implementing Strategies for Success
17:45 - Meet - In the Hotel Lobby
20:30 - Dinner* - With the Group at the Central Park BCN Restaurant (approx cost €30 - €50) - walking distance
Friday 08:30 - 10:00 - Breakfast - Join the Group at the Hotel Restaurant
10:00 - 10:10 - Walk - To the Real Club de Tenis Barcelona to watch the Barcelona ATP Quarter Finals (10-minute walk)
10:30 - 13:00 - Watch - The Barcelona ATP Quarter Finals
13:00 - Lunch* - At the Barcelona Open (approx cost €20)
14:00 - TBC - Watch - The Barcelona ATP Quarter Finals
20:30 - Dinner* - At the tournament
22:00 - Meet - In the Lobby Bar
Saturday Departure
- If you’ve booked a Transfer as part of your package, you will be collected 2.5 hours before your flight departs.
- If you’ve not booked a Transfer, please contact your host to let them know your Departure Time, so they can say goodbye!
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*Is not included and at an additional cost
Locations

View our Play & Watch Destinations

We’ve handpicked some of the best Play & Watch destinations for your next Active Away event!

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DESTINATIONS

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Play & Watch Events in 2025

Active Away’s Play & Watch Tennis Events are curated experiences that blend the excitement of watching professional tennis matches with the opportunity to enhance your own game through coaching sessions. These events are designed for tennis enthusiasts who wish to immerse themselves in the sport, both as spectators and players.

Experiencing Wimbledon offers tennis enthusiasts a unique blend of experiencing the best grand slam event as well as playing yourself!

We are currently working on a Wimbledon Play & Watch event – stay tned!

You’ll need to check the ‘product page’ for the play and watch event you are booking. However we tend to book tickets that offer a good view and are seated with your fellow participants.

Yes! We take great pride in the fact that our Play & Watch events are package travel protected. If the FCO advises against travel to your destination, we have to legally refund you within 14 days.

Yes, certainly! Many of our guests chose to attend Active Away Play & Watch events on their own. Just select the single occupancy supplement when booking and our host team will ensure you are well looked after from the moment you arrive!

If you’re a tennis enthusiast looking for the perfect combination of action-packed gameplay and thrilling spectator experiences, you’ve come to the right place. Hit the courts yourself and sit back and enjoy world-class tennis, Active Away Play and Watch events promise unforgettable moments.

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