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
Gates and Routes to the Court
Access to No.3 Court Seating
- There are gangways located around the edge of No.3 Court to provide access to the seating.
- There is step free access on the paths around No.3 Court.
- There are very slight and slight slopes in places on paths around the court.
- There are between 9 to 15+ 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 10 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 10
- Entrances 10 is located on the west side of No.3 court.
- The entrances is 160cm wide.
- There is step free access to the designated seating.
- 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 courtside of No.3 Court.
- The designated accessible seating area is accessed from the concourse through gate 10 located on the north west corner of No.3 Court.
- There is step free access to the designated seating through the gangways.
- The gangways are 1.55m wide at the narrowest point.
- There are 10 designated wheelchair spaces, 5 of these are unreserved and 5 of these are reserved for ticket holders.
- The view from this area is good.
- The are 10 spaces for companions.
- A companion can sit near / beside you.
- Accessible toilets are available.
- The accessible toilets are located to the left of Gate 10.
- Audio commentary is available.
Toilet with Adaptations (No.3 Court - Gangway 10)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) for public use.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located on the outer west wall of No.3 Court, next to Gangway 10.
- There is step-free 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 outwards.
- The door is heavy.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 200cm x 220cm (6ft 7in x 7ft 3in).
- The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- 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 136cm.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is a spatula type lever flush.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are not available in the toilet.
- There is not a/are not 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 are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides 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 120cm.
- 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.
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Comments
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- There is a similar accessible toilet located on the No.3 Court's outer west wall.
Standard Toilet(s) (No.3 Court -Gangway 7 and 6)
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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 on the south side of No.3 Court, between gates 7 and 6.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 28m (30yd 1ft) from the Gate 10.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilets.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle with wall mounted grab rails is available.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Level Change (Standard Toilets)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
- The ramp/slope is located leading down the west side of No.3 Court.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.