Advice for wheelchair users
We try to ensure that the facilities at Wimbledon are accessible to all our visitors with a disability, but negotiating the large Wimbledon site may be physically challenging and
we recommend that wheelchair users attend The Championships
with an able-bodied companion.
Buying tickets on the day of play
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 queueing and car parking arrangements.
Please note, the car/coach parks are outside the Grounds and the route to the gates may be across uneven grassed surfaces.
Travelling to Wimbledon
Click here for general advice on travelling to the Grounds
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.
Park & Ride
Park & Ride facilities will be available at Morden Park via the A240 and A24 from the A3. Car Parking is £15 with free bus shuttle. Most of the buses are equipped with facilities for disabled access. Parking may be reserved by telephone to the Automobile Association (01256 4921110).
Reserved Public Parking
Subject to availability, reserved 'Disabled' car parking, on a level grass surface, may be booked in advance for Orange/Blue Badge holders in Car Parks 6 & 8. For non-badge holders, reserved car parking is available in Car Park 6 and at the Park & Ride. Parking may be reserved by telephone to the Automobile Association (01256 4921110).
Recommended routes
The recommended route around the grounds for wheelchair users
is clearly marked on a special map/information leaflet, available
at the Gates during the tournament. This map provides details
of the location of appropriate toilets and catering areas
which are all easily accessible.
Viewing areas for wheelchair users
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.
If you would prefer to bring a wheelchair and you have tickets for a show court, please check that these clearly indicate that your seats are in an area which accommodates wheelchairs. If not, you will be asked to leave the wheelchair in a designated area (please ask a member of staff for details) and then access your seat by the stairs or a lift, if available.
- 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 and 207 and at Level 5 via lifts at the south-east and north-west of the stadium.
 Centre
Court seating plan
- 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 are accessible via the SW Hall or
the Aorangi Pavilion forecourt.
No.1
Court seating plan
- 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.
- Court 7: There is an unreserved viewing
area set aside for wheelchair users on the west side of
Court 7.
- 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.
- 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.
Toilets
Appropriate toilet accommodation, using a 'RADAR' key available
from the entrance gates and Information Kiosks, is located:
- Near the SW Hall of Centre Court, via a ramp from the
South Concourse
- At the north of Centre Court, via the North Concourse
- At Level 5 of Centre Court near Wheelchair areas
- In the Level 2 Halls at each corner of No.1 Court
- To the south and east of No.2 Court
- At the north of Court 18, under the main stand
- To the west of Court 12, inside Gate 12
Catering
facilities
All Championships catering outlets are directly accessible for
our disabled visitors and wheelchair users.
Catering
facilities
Electric Scooters
A limited number of parking spaces for small electric scooters (pavement vehicles only) is available inside the Grounds. The scooters must not be left unattended except in designated areas; they should be brought into the Grounds via Gate 4 where a uniformed security guard will advise a suitable parking location.
Insurance
It is recommended that users of wheelchairs, powered wheelchairs and scooters at The Championships are insured for third party damange to people and property.
Assistance
If you require any assistance, please ask a uniformed Guard/Steward
or any member of the All England Club's staff.
Safety
at The Championships
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.
The 2010
Wheelchair Ticket Ballot
There will be reserved spaces for wheelchair users on the Centre, No.1 and No.2 Courts at the 2010 Championships. A leaflet explaining how to enter the ballot for these spaces is available from either of the Gate 3 or Centre Court (south-west) Information Desks during The Championships and in the link below.
AELTC Public Ballot
Accessibility
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.
Contact Details
Normal opening hours for the Ticket Office: Mon - Fri: 09.00
- 17.00 (excl. Bank Holidays).
Telephone: 020 8971 2473.
If you are phoning with an enquiry about the ballot for wheelchair
spaces, please specify this when you call and you will
be transferred to the relevant member of the Ticket Office
team.
Note: The Ticket Office is available for all ticket
and ballot enquiries but is NOT a Box Office.
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