PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS INFORMATION WAS CORRECT AS OF 2011. PLEASE VISIT WIMBLEDON.COM FOR UP TO DATE INFORMATION
We try to ensure that the facilities at Wimbledon are accessible to all our visitors with a disability; however, by the nature of the site, some areas may be physically challenging and we strongly recommend that those with a significant disability and/or those using a wheelchair are accompanied by an able-bodied helper.
Access to the Grounds
A special Easy Access map is available to download and will also be available, on request, from the security officers at all entrance gates.
The map is clearly marked with the recommended route around the Grounds (especially for wheelchair users), the location of appropriate toilets and the catering areas that are all easily accessible.
Disabled Visitors with visual impairments
The AELTC is constantly increasing efforts to accommodate visually-impaired tennis fans to both the competition site and this website.
To enlarge or reduce the font on the Wimbledon website please use the buttons + and - at the bottom of the page.
Guide dogs
Assistance dogs are allowed in the Grounds and on show courts for visitors with a valid ticket. For the enjoyment and safety of all our guests, guide dogs must lie quietly under the seat/s of their owner/s and must not cause an obstruction which might have health and safety implications.
Although guide dogs are permitted in the Grounds, it is recommended that our sight-impaired visitors also have a human companion with them in case of emergency.
Access to and around the All England Club
Recent improvements to access around the Grounds for visually-impaired guests include having handrails painted in contrasting colours to their surrounds and large-print menus at catering facilities.
Radio Wimbledon
Radio Wimbledon will be broadcasting throughout The Championships live on 87.7 FM within a five mile radius of the Grounds. There will also be a dedicated Centre Court commentary on 96.3 FM and a dedicated No.1 Court commentary on 97.8 FM for those inside the stadiums.
So as not to interfere with other guests or players, please use headphones at all times.
Disabled Visitors with mobility impairments
Disabled visitors with mobility impairments who intend to buy tickets on the day of play are advised to telephone the Ticket Office (020 8971 2473) for further details on queuing and car parking arrangements.
For further ticket information (not ticket sales), or if you have limited mobility and would like further information concerning provision for our wheelchair users and ambulant disabled customers, please call the Ticket Office on 020 8971 2473.
Blue badge holders may be dropped off near Gate 13 in Somerset Road; otherwise, no stopping or parking is permitted in any of the roads around the All England Club during The Championships. Offending vehicles will be removed.
Subject to availability, pre-paid 'Disabled' car parking may be available for Blue Badge holders (Call AA - +44 (0)1256 492110 or email wimbledon.coordinator@theaa.com)
Travelling to The Championships
CENTRE COURT
There are reserved spaces for wheelchair users (ticket holders only) on Centre Court at the south end via Gangway 101, at the north end via Gangway 109 between Gangway 206 & 207 and at Level 5 via lifts at the south-east, north-east and north-west of the stadium.
NO.1 COURT
There are reserved spaces for wheelchair users (ticket holders only) on No.1 Court on Level 2 (East, Gangways 8 & 12 and West, Gangways 26 & 30), both areas accessible via the SW Hall or the Aorangi Pavilion forecourt.
NO.2 COURT
There are reserved spaces for wheelchair users (ticket holders only) on No.2 Court at the south end via Gangways 8 & 9.
NO.3 COURT
There are reserved spaces for wheelchair users (ticket holders only) on No.3 Court on the west side via Gangway 10.
COURT 12
There is an unreserved viewing area set aside in front of the west stand of Court 12.
COURT 18
There is limited unreserved space for wheelchair users on the east side of Court 18. Access is via St Mary’s Walk and the central entrance to the court level stand.
COURTS 14, 15, 16, 17 & 19
There is limited unreserved space for wheelchair users on the west side of Courts 14, 15, 16, 17 and at the south-east corner of Court 19.
COURTS 4 & 8
There is limited unreserved space for wheelchair users on the west side of these courts.
COURTS 6, 7, 9, 10, 11
There is limited unreserved space for wheelchair users on the east side of these courts.
LARGE SCREEN TV & AORANGI TERRACE
The main grass level of the Aorangi Terrace, from which the Large Screen TV may be viewed, has ramped access and a reserved area.
Appropriate toilet accommodation, using a Radar key available from entrance gates and Information Kiosks, is located:
If you require a Radar Key please ask the G4S Guard on entry to the Grounds.
All Championships catering outlets are directly accessible for our disabled visitors and wheelchair users.
Travelling to The Championships
If you require assistance at any time please ask a uniformed Security Officer, a Steward or any member of the All England Club’s staff.
In order to meet local authority safety requirements and to ensure the effectiveness of any emergency evacuation, wheelchair users may ONLY occupy designated wheelchair areas and must remain in their wheelchairs.
Please note that, in order to ensure the effectiveness of any emergency evacuation, the All England Club regrests that spectators using wheelchairs are only permitted access to designated areas within the stands.
There will be reserved spaces for wheelchair users on the Centre, No.1 and No.2 Courts and No.3 Court at the 2012 Championships.
To obtain an application form, please send a stamped, selfaddressed envelope from 1st August 2011 to 15th December 2011 to:
AELTC, PO Box 98, London SW 19 5AE.
Overseas applicants should enclose an International Reply Coupon where possible.
Wheelchair users please specify that you require a Wheelchair Ballot application form. Requests for forms postmarked after 15th December 2011 and
which are not accompanied by a stamped, self-addressed envelope will not be processed. Only one application per household is permitted.
Please apply early to avoid postal delays in December.
The Committee and Management of the All England Club endeavour to provide a high standard of accessible facilities for visitors and spectators with a disability, including those using a wheelchair. If you have any comments or suggestions for further improvement please write to the Chief Executive at the following address: The All England Lawn Tennis Club, Church Road, Wimbledon SW19 5AE.
Each year the Queen Elizabeth Foundation conducts a survey within the Grounds. If you are approached, we would appreciate your participation if you are willing.