The Boodles Tennis 2023 is confirmed! After three consecutive years of cancellation due to COVID 19 and, this last year, due to renovations at Stoke Park, The Boodles have confirmed their return for June 2023. If you want to know more about this event, keep reading because here is a complete guide to The Boodles Tennis exhibition.
WHAT IS THE BOODLES TENNIS?
The Boodles Tennis is an annual five-day tennis exhibition held in the beautiful gardens of Stoke Park, Buckinghamshire, one week before Wimbledon. This event allows its guests to enjoy some summer days, watching some of the top players in the world play several matches accompanied by glasses of champagne and dishes of the best cuisine.
A BIT OF ITS HISTORY
Since its opening in 2002, the Boodles quickly became one of the must-go events of the summer. In its first four years, it gained so much popularity that the Boodles decided to add a fifth day to the event in 2005 and an elite group of world-class players gathered to compete for the title. In 2007 tickets sold out quickly, and thanks to appearances by world-class players like Novak Djokovic and Fernando Verdasco, the event gradually became an elite annual event. In 2009, The Boodles Tennis cemented its place on the social calendar by hosting some of the world’s top players for the eighth consecutive year. Not to mention that it was already taken for granted that top world-class players would attend the event for years to come.
WHEN AND WHERE WILL TAKE PLACE THE BOODLES 2023
The Boodles is held every year one week before Wimbledon in Stoke Park in Buckinghamshire. The event is planned to take place next year from the 20th to the 24th of June, and tickets will be released very soon, so stay tuned to purchase your ticket.
VENUE: STOKE PARK
Stoke Park is a private sports complex located in Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire. The mansion is in the middle of parkland, lakes, gardens and monuments and is an AA Red Star Hotel, which is the highest accolade given to hotels by the renowned series of guides. Stoke Park has been used to film several successful movies, including James Bond’s Goldfinger and Tomorrow Never Dies, Bridget Jones’s Diary and Layer Cake. In August 2021, the venue closed for renovations and is expected to reopen in summer 2023. In time to celebrate the annual exhibition, The Boodles. Stoke Park is only 35 minutes from central London, 18 minutes by train from Paddington and seven miles from London’s Heathrow airport.
HOW TO GET TO STOKE PARK: TRAVEL AND PARKING
If you’re wondering how to get to Stoke Park, here are some options available:
By car/parking
The Stoke Park postcode is SL2 4PG. General parking is free for all guests and does not require a permit or pass. For guests of the Players and Legends Enclosure hospitality, car park passes will be delivered along with the ticket packs in early June 2023.
By public transport
Fast trains run between Paddington and Slough (16 mins). If you prefer public transport, a free complimentary bus will shuttle guests to Stoke Park from Slough Station. The service will depart Slough Station from 11:00 to 14:30 at 30-minute intervals and resume at 16:30 from Stoke Park to Slough, at 30-minute intervals, until 19:30.
By taxi
There is also a taxi rank (it costs approx £5 each way). Enquiries can be made directly to Stoke Park at the Palladian Mansion reception area.
By air
The nearest airport is London Heathrow (7 miles). You can take a taxi or public transport from there.
By Helicopter
If a helicopter is an option for you, the Grid Ref is O/S SU 970827. You will need to contact the Club before making your helicopter journey.
TICKETS AND HOSPITALITY
Tickets for the Boodles Tennis are available from theboodles.com. Ticket prices vary according to their category:
Stadium Pass. This ticket will cost you £79.
Premium Stadium Pass (Front 6 Rows). The prices for this ticket are between £99 and £105, depending on the date chosen.
If you want to get the most out of this event, the Boodles offers VIP Hospitality Packages to take your experience to another level. Here are the packages they offer:
Players Enclosure. This package will cost you between £475 and £535, depending on the dates you choose. You can also find a Players’ Enclosure option for 12, costing you between £5,700 and £6,420. This package includes:
- Champagne reception
- Exclusive Boodles jewellery preview
- Gourmet three-course lunch with wine prepared by award-winning Chef Chris Wheeler
- Question & answer session with the tennis stars
- Full afternoon tea
- Reserved courtside box (Premium Seats)
- Courtside drinks
- Reserved parking
- Official programme
- Cancellation insurance
Legends’ Enclosure. This package allows you to dine in the Historic Palladium Mansion before enjoying your courtside seats for the tennis match. It has prices starting from £210 per person and includes:
- Pimms reception
- Gourmet three-course lunch with wine
- Afternoon tea
- Reserved courtside seats
- Reserved parking
- Official programme
- Cancellation insurance
- Hostesses will be on hand to guide you through your day
PUBLIC CATERING
If you are wondering what food you can find at the Boodles and its prices, here are the options they offer:
Lunch Menu. You can find from the traditional English dish, fish and chips to hamburgers, salads and a selection of sandwiches. The prices of these dishes start at £7.50 for the sandwiches and £18.00 for the most elaborate dish.
If you fancy something sweet, you can choose from a selection of cakes, shortbread and ice creams for prices ranging from £2.50 to £4.50.
You will also find soft drinks and hot drinks that will cost you from £3.00
Brunch Menu. Served between 11 am and 12.50 pm at a cost from £6.50 to £8.00
Afternoon Tea Menu. If you want to enjoy a delicious afternoon tea, you will find delicious scones, strawberry jam and clotted cream for £6.50, and if you add tea or coffee, it will cost you £9.50.
You have gluten-free and vegetarian options if you require it so.
Now that you know more about The Boodles Tennis, are you ready to buy your tickets? Have you thought about who you want to go with? You will definitely have a great time with family, friends, clients or colleagues.
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The Aceify Cup 2023
The Aceify Cup is an annual event held on the eve of Wimbledon at the Parsons Green Club, Fulham. Enjoy the best tennis environment with wine, beers and a gourmet three-course lunch while listening to celebrities’ experiences.
The Aceify Cup was launched in 2022, and many well-known faces were welcomed, and guests had the chance to get on the court with them. It also took place successful charity auction with the famous tennis player Elina Svitolina.
The tickets for the Aceify Cup 2023 are available now on our website. Don’t miss the opportunity of gathering with the most legendary names in tennis!
