After watching some of the best tennis in the world, thereâs 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.
Play & Watch Events
Watch the worldâs best Tennis Players and play yourself! Our Play & Watch events are a Tennis loverâs dream. Weâve handpicked some of our favourite events to take you to!
since 2006
"I'm delighted to design the Tennis Programme on the Active Away Play & Watch Events."
Jamie Murray
The Play
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 â which youâll have chance to explore as part of the itinerary!
Key Information
About our Play & Watch Events
Our Play & Watch Events are a fantastic mix of tennis coaching, the opportunity to see the world's best players on court, and a week of Spanish culture.
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 âfixed datesâ â meaning our itinerary starts and ends of specific dates. A top tip â add extra nights at the start or the end!
An Example Itinerary
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Evening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day One | Arrival
| Arrival
| Arrival
|
| Day Two | 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 LaietĂ Tennis Club (20-minute walk) 09:00 - 11:00 - Tennis Coaching - Baseline Brilliance | 11:15 - 13:30 - Lunch - Relaxing long lunch at the Tennis Club (approx cost âŹ15) 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 âŹ30) - walking distance âTapas, tartares & grilled dishes in a stylish, airy space with a beachy vibe, plus a leafy terraceâ |
| Day Three | 07:30 - 08:25 - Breakfast - Join the Group at the Hotel Restaurant 08:25 - 08:45 - Walk - To the LaietĂ 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 âŹ15) 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 âŹ30 - âŹ50) - walking distance |
| Day Four | 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 âŹ20) 14:00 - TBC - Watch - The Barcelona ATP Quarter Finals | 20:30 - Dinner - At the tournament 22:00 - Meet - In the Lobby Bar |
| Day Five | Departure
| Departure
| Departure
|
Day One
Morning
Arrival
- If youâve 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 youâve not booked a Transfer, please contact your host in the WhatsApp group to let them know your arrival time.
Afternoon
Arrival
- If youâve 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 youâve not booked a Transfer, please contact your host in the WhatsApp group to let them know your arrival time.
Evening
Arrival
- If youâve 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 youâve not booked a Transfer, please contact your host in the WhatsApp group to let them know your arrival time.
Day Two
Morning
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 LaietĂ Tennis Club (20-minute walk)
09:00 - 11:00 - Tennis Coaching - Baseline Brilliance
Afternoon
11:15 - 13:30 - Lunch - Relaxing long lunch at the Tennis Club (approx cost âŹ15)
13:30 - 14:00 - Tennis Masterclass - Perfect Positioning & Communication
14:00 - 16:00 - Doubles Social: Consistent Communication - Doubles Discovery
Evening
20:00 - Meet - In the Lobby Bar
20:30 - Dinner - With the Group at the Santa Clara Restaurant (approx cost âŹ30) - walking distance âTapas, tartares & grilled dishes in a stylish, airy space with a beachy vibe, plus a leafy terraceâ
Day Three
Morning
07:30 - 08:25 - Breakfast - Join the Group at the Hotel Restaurant
08:25 - 08:45 - Walk - To the LaietĂ Tennis Club (20-minute walk)
09:00 - 11:00 - Tennis Coaching - Dynamic Doubles
11:00 - 11:15 - Stretch & Yoga - Post Tennis Stretch
Afternoon
11:15 - 13:30 - Lunch - Relaxing long lunch at the Tennis Club (approx cost âŹ15)
13:30 - 14:00 - Tennis Masterclass - Building Successful Partnerships
14:00 - 16:00 - Doubles Social: Tactical Tie Breaks - Implementing Strategies for Success
Evening
17:45 - Meet - In the Hotel Lobby
20:30 - Dinner - With the Group at the Central Park BCN Restaurant (approx cost âŹ30 - âŹ50) - walking distance
Day Four
Morning
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
Afternoon
13:00 - Lunch - At the Barcelona Open (approx cost âŹ20)
14:00 - TBC - Watch - The Barcelona ATP Quarter Finals
Evening
20:30 - Dinner - At the tournament
22:00 - Meet - In the Lobby Bar
Day Five
Morning
Departure
If youâve booked a Transfer as part of your package, you will be collected 2.5 hours before your flight departs.
If youâve not booked a Transfer, please contact your host to let them know your Departure Time, so they can say goodbye!
Afternoon
Departure
If youâve booked a Transfer as part of your package, you will be collected 2.5 hours before your flight departs.
If youâve not booked a Transfer, please contact your host to let them know your Departure Time, so they can say goodbye!
Evening
Departure
If youâve booked a Transfer as part of your package, you will be collected 2.5 hours before your flight departs.
If youâve not booked a Transfer, please contact your host to let them know your Departure Time, so they can say goodbye!
Locations
View our Play & Watch Destinations
Weâve handpicked some of the best Play & Watch destinations for your next Active Away event!
OTHER INFORMATION
Play & Watch Events in 2025
Active Awayâs 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 â stay tuned!
Youâll need to check the âproduct pageâ 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 youâre a tennis enthusiast looking for the perfect combination of action-packed gameplay and thrilling spectator experiences, youâve 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.