Access Guide
Getting Here
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By Road
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- The Championships are held at The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, which is located at: The All England Lawn Tennis Club, Church Road, Wimbledon, London SW19 5AE.
Please use SW19 5AG and SW19 5AF to locate the AELTC via Sat-Nav.
All visitors are strongly advised to use public transport services wherever possible. - The car parks are numbers 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 and 10, they are located on Wimbledon Park Road, Church Road and Somerset Road.
Blue Badge Parking is available in car parks 6 and 10.
There are designated Blue Badge drop off points located on Somerset Road outside Gate 13 and on Wimbledon Park Road outside Gate 1.
A Park and Ride scheme is available (06:30-23:00) at Morden Park.
The park and ride stop at The Championships is located on the corner of Somerset Road and Marryat Road.
For more information about pre booking please click here (opens in new tab)
For more information about Blue Badge parking in car parks 6 and 8, please click here (opens in new tab)
- The Championships are held at The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, which is located at: The All England Lawn Tennis Club, Church Road, Wimbledon, London SW19 5AE.
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By Bus
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- There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the venue.
- During The Championships there are dedicated bus services running from Wimbledon Station and Southfields Underground Station.
The bus stop for buses from Wimbledon Station are located on Somerset Road.
The bus stops for buses from Southfields Underground Station are located on Church Road.
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By Train
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- The nearest Railway Station is Wimbledon.
- There is a dedicated bus service from Wimbledon Station to Somerset Road.
There are dedicated walking routes from the station to The Championships with clear signage. - For more information on Planning Your Journey please click here (opens new tab).
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By Underground
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- The nearest underground station is Wimbledon and Southfields.
- Both Wimbledon and Southfields underground stations have step free access.
There is a dedicated bus service from Wimbledon Station to Somerset Road.
There are dedicated bus services from Southfields Underground Station to Church Road.
There are dedicated walking routes from both stations to The Championships with clear signage. - For more information on Planning Your Journey please click here (opens new tab).
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By Tram
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- The nearest tram stop is Wimbledon.
- There is a dedicated bus service from Wimbledon Station to Somerset Road.
There are dedicated walking routes from the station to the Championships with clear signage.
Getting Help and Assistance
- For the Wimbledon accessibility guide please click here (new tab).
- There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
- There is not a member of staff trained in British Sign Language.
- The alternative formats documents can be provided in include: large print on request.
- There is an assistance dog toilet or toileting area at the venue/nearby.
- The assistance dog toilet or toileting area is located at the rear of Aorangi Hill, near the Amex Pavillion.
- Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
- There are not mobility aids available.
- There is a designated place of safety which can be used by people who may feel scared or at risk.
- Next to court no.12.
- Please see below the Easy Access Map for Wimbledon
. - At Wimbledon they understand that not all disabilities are visible, and the staff recognise that those wearing a Sunflower Lanyard may need additional assistance or support during their visit. If you have any special requirements then please get in touch with Wimbledon in advance to ensure they can make your day as comfortable as possible.
Parking and Public Transport
Gate 5 and Routes to the Court
Access to No.2 Court Seating
- There are gangways located around the edge of No.2 Court to provide access to the seating.
- There is step free access on the paths around No.2 Court.
- There are between 10 to 12 clearly marked steps with handrails on both sides leading from the Gangways to the seating areas.
- The number of steps varies depending on the Gangway used.
- There is a very slight slope at Gangways 8 and 9 which can be used to access the front of the seating area.
- Once in the seating area there are 1 to 15 plus clearly marked steps to access the rows of seating.
Gangway 8 and 9
- Entrances 8 and 9 are located on the south side of No.2 Court.
- Both entrances are 160cm wide.
- There is a very slight ramp leading up to the designated seating area.
- During The Championships there is a steward stationed at both entrances.
Designated Seating
- Wheelchair users have a designated accessible seating area.
- The designated seating is on the mid tier of Court No.3
- The designated accessible seating area is accessed from the concourse through gangways 8 - 9, located on the south side of No.2 Court.
- There are easy slopes leading to the designated seating through the gangways.
- There are no handrails.
- The gangways are 1.4m wide at the narrowest point.
- There are 20 designated wheelchair spaces.
- The view from this area is good.
- A companion can sit near / beside you.
- There are 20 spaces for a companion to sit behind you.
- Accessible toilets are available.
- The accessible toilets are located opposite entrances 8 and 9 and opposite gates 4 and 5.
- Audio commentary is available.
Toilet with Adaptations (No.2 Court - Gangways 4 and 5)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) for public use.
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Location and Access
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- The accessible toilet surveyed is for the sole use of disabled people.
- This accessible toilet is located next to No.2 Court opposite gangways 4 and 5.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the Gangways 8 and 9.
- There is ramped/sloped access into the accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is required for the accessible toilet.
- The key is a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from the security officer on entry to the grounds.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door is heavy.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 82cm.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 151cm x 220cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 3in).
- The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm in front of the seat.
- The toilet has a non slip floor.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 64cm.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- There is a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is not a shelf next to the toilet.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the left hand side of the wash basin.
- The wash basin tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 105cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is high.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- The lighting levels are good.
Level Change (No.2 Court - Gangway 4 and 5 Toilets)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
- The ramp/slope is located opposite Gangway 4 and 5.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
Standard Toilet(s) (No.2 Court -Gangway 4 and 5)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located opposite gates 4 and 5.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the gates 8 and 9.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilets.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle with wall mounted grab rails is not available.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Changing Places (No.2 Court - Gangways 8 and 9)
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Location and Access
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- The facility is located at the rear of No.2 Court opposite Gangways 8 and 9 and next to the Bakery.
- There is level access into the facility.
- The facility surveyed is for the sole use of disabled people.
- The colour contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is low.
- You do need a key for the facility.
- The key is a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from a member of security staff upon entering the grounds.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is easy to open.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The width of the door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- The dimensions of the facility are 195cm x 410cm.
- The ceiling height is at a minimum of 2.4m.
- There is a clear 200cm x 180cm manoeuvring space in the facility.
- The facility has a non-slip floor.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
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Toilet Details
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- The facility toilet has a transfer space on both sides.
- The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 129cm.
- The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 240cm.
- Dropdown rails are provided.
- As you face the toilet the dropdown rail(s) is/are on both sides.
- The colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
- As you face the toilet there are vertical grab rails on both sides.
- The colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the left of the toilet and wall is high.
- The colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the right of the toilet and wall is high.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a lever flush.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
- There is an emergency alarm for the toilet.
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Changing Bench and Hoist Details
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- The facility changing bench is wall mounted.
- The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
- The length of the facility changing bench is 180cm (5ft 11in).
- The facility hoist is powered overhead.
- The overhead hoist covers all areas in the cubicle.
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Shower Details
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- There is not a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
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Other Facilities
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- A privacy screen is available.
- The type of wash basin is adjustable.
- The wash basin tap type is lever.
- There is not a mixer tap.
- Wall mounted grab rails are available at the wash basin.
- As you face the wash basin, the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- The colour contrast between the wash basin grab rail(s) and wall is high.
- There is a soap dispenser.
- Wide tear off paper roll is available.
- The wide paper roll dispenser is at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser is at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is a/are general domestic waste and female sanitary disposal units.
- There is a coat hook.
- There are coat hooks in the toilet at 105cm and 135cm from the floor.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Comments
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- The controls that adjust the height of the sink, can also be used to operate the taps and can mix hot and cold water.
Standard Toilet(s) (No.2 Court -Gangway 8 and 9)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located opposite gates 8 and 9.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 11m (12yd 1in) from the gates 8 and 9.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle with wall mounted grab rails is available.
- Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are good.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located within the standard toilets.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 86cm (2ft 10in).