At the heart of North Devon, on the banks of the river Taw, is the market town of Barnstaple and the Tarka Tennis Centre - one of the best indoor tennis facilities in the country.

Since opening in 2003, the Tarka Tennis Centre has hosted a variety of LTA Tournaments from Junior and County level to Men's Challengers, and in 2008, the inaugural Barnstaple Open.

The Tournament, now part of the AEGON GB Pro-Series and the fourth largest UK based Women's Tournament,
is primarily aimed at Players ranked 50-150 on the Sony Ericson WTA tour, with many having competed at The Championships, Wimbledon and other higher profile Tournaments. The 2009 Tournament attracted a superb selection of Players from the tour including 5 of the top 10 British ranked players, along with promising Juniors, Heather Watson (US Open Junior Champion 2009), Laura Robson (Wimbledon Junior Champion 2008, Australian Junior Finalist 09 and 10), Kristina Mladenovic from France (World Number 1 Junior Player and 2009 Junior French Open Champion) and Ksenia Pervak from Russia (Australian Open Junior Champion 09). Over the last two years,
7 of the top 10 British ranked Players have competed for the Dartington Vases, and many other aspiring British and overseas players have attempted to make the main draw via the qualifying rounds.

The current Champion and holder of the Dartington Vase, is Sweden's Johanna Larsson, who in a spectaular afternoon won both the singles and doubles titles with Britain's Anna Smith.

This backdrop offers businesses in the South West a rare opportunity to entertain their clients and guests at a premier sporting event in their region. Our hospitality is based at the Imperial Hotel, Barnstaple - a short distance across the medieval long bridge from the venue.

The Imperial offers a relaxed atmosphere in the flagship hotel of the Brend Group for parties of 6 or more, in the exclusive surrounds of the private hospitality suite. Smaller parties can be catered for on a table sharing basis. Corporate guests have the exclusive use of the suite and can return at anytime during the day with the use of the Corporate Hospitality passes.

All profits from the Tournament go back into funding Tarka coaching programmes for children and Players of all backgrounds, many of whom are now competing successfully at County level. So in addition to a great day's entertainment for you and your guests, your support could lead to a future world number one or Wimbledon Champion from North Devon!

Discounts are available for parties of 12 or more.

Sponsorship and advertising opportunities available.

Please eMail your requirements to Corporate@BarnstapleOpen.net or call 0844 8584336