Entry to the grounds of The All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet
Club (AELTC) requires a valid ticket or pass, which MUST be
retained at all times and implies acceptance of the following
conditions which have been established for the safety and enjoyment
of all our visitors and may be amended from time to time.
Security
The AELTC reserves the right to limit items which may be brought
into the grounds and to search bags, vehicles and the person
before granting entry to the grounds and other specific facilities.
The following items are prohibited from the grounds of the AELTC:
any item which may be interpreted as a potential weapon,
including sharp or pointed objects
(e.g. knives, large corkscrews)
and ‘personal protection’ sprays
large flags (max. 2'x2') and banners
rattles and klaxons
oversized hats and any objects/clothing bearing political
statements and/or commercial identification intended for
ambush marketing.
Visitors in possession of prohibited items may be refused entry
or ejected from the grounds. Prohibited items may be left in
the Left Luggage facilities outside the grounds or handed to
AELTC security staff for disposal. There will be five Left Luggage
facilities outside the grounds, on the Golf Course, Car Park
1 and St Mary's Church car park.
Alcohol may be brought into the grounds, but is limited to the
equivalent of one bottle of wine or two 500ml cans of beer per
person. The consumption of alcohol is permitted only in public
bars and other authorised areas. The AELTC reserves the right
to refuse entry to the stands of any court to anyone carrying
alcohol and to ask anyone drinking alcohol in the stands to
leave.
Smoking
Smoking will be prohibited within the stands of ALL Courts.
Behaviour
The use of any annoying or dangerous behaviour, foul or abusive
language or obscene gestures is forbidden. It is also forbidden
to climb onto any building, wall or other structure/equipment.
Courts
Unauthorised persons are not permitted on the courts at ANY
time.
Mobile Telephones and Radios
The use of mobile telephones must not inconvenience any other
person in the grounds; in particular they must be SWITCHED OFF
in and around the courts during play. Personal headphones must
be used when listening to radios inside the grounds.
Photography
The use of photographic equipment must not inconvenience any
other person in the grounds. Still photographs, film, videotape
or other audio-visual material recorded within the grounds may
not be sold or used commercially in any way whatsoever unless
authorised by the AELTC and may be confiscated by the Club if
such sale or commercial use is suspected.
Tickets
Championship tickets may not be bought, sold or distributed
without lawful authority.
Filming and Broadcasting at The Championships
During the Wimbledon fortnight, various filming and broadcasting
takes place. By your presence at The Championships, you grant
your permission for your likeness and voice to be included on
film, and their exploitation and advertising without compensation
or credit.
THE AELTC RESERVES THE RIGHT FOR ITS SERVANTS, AGENTS
AND POLICE OFFICERS TO REMOVE FROM THE GROUNDS ANY PERSON WHO
CONTRAVENES THE ABOVE ‘CONDITIONS OF ENTRY’ AND ANY PERSON WHOSE
PRESENCE AND/OR BEHAVIOUR IN THE GROUNDS COULD REASONABLY BE
CONSTRUED AS DANGEROUS, A NUISANCE OR ANNOYANCE TO ANY OTHER
PERSON IN THE GROUNDS.
