The Championships, Wimbledon 2008 - Spectators - Visiting The Championships
Spectators - Visitor Information
Visiting The Championships

'Henman Hill' (The Aorangi Picnic Terrace)
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The AELTC Grounds are open daily from 10.30am until one hour after close of play. Play is scheduled to start on Centre and No.1 Courts at 1pm for the first eleven days of The Championships and 2pm on finals days. On all other courts the start of play will be at midday for at least the first eight days and 11am for Junior matches in the second week.

Provisional Programme of Play
Centre and No.1 Court seating plans
 
 Ticket information

Buying tickets on the day of play

This year the AELTC has changed its policy, there will now be a single queue for buying tickets on the day. This queue will be established in Wimbledon Park on Church Road and progress
through Wimbledon Park Golf Course. Please note that the queues can be extremely long.

Payment for tickets is by CASH ONLY (to maintain speed of entry). Credit/Debit cards cannot be accepted.

Warning

Do NOT buy tickets from touts or other unauthorised agents; they will not gain you entry to the grounds.

Ticket information

Conditions of Entry
 
 Advice to spectators

Do…
  • leave prohibited items at Left Luggage
  • switch off mobile telephones in the stands and around the courts
  • hand in or offer your ticket for scanning or resale on behalf of charity as you leave the grounds
Do not…
  • buy tickets from touts (Schwarzhändler, Bacarinagios, Scalpers, Hawkers, etc.). THEY WILL NOT GAIN YOU ENTRY.
  • enter or leave the stands except at a change of ends and NOT during a tie-break
  • make a noise during a rally
  • applaud a net cord or double fault
  • use flash photography from the stands - automatic flashlights must be suppressed
  • bring babes in arms into any show court
  • smoke within the stands of any court
 
 About The Championships


Security

Comprehensive security measures will be in place for all those visiting The Championships.

Security at The Championships


Travelling to The Championships
Bus
As car parking at The Championships is strictly limited and traffic delays occur, all spectators are strongly advised to use public transport services wherever possible.

Travel information


Visitors with disabilities

We continuously strive to ensure that the facilities at Wimbledon may be enjoyed to the full by all visitors, including those with disability.

Easy Access Guide


Catering

There are many different catering establishments to choose from around the grounds of Wimbledon. There is something for everyone.

Catering information


Accommodation

Expotel offer a wide range of hotel rooms for visitors to The Championships. There are also a number of private houses and B&Bs available in the Wimbledon area.

Accommodation information