The Championships, Wimbledon 2008 - Spectators - Security
Spectators - Visitor Information
Security

Security Guards
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This year, once again, comprehensive security measures will be in place at The Championships. These will include extensive searches on entry to the grounds and the show courts, and limitations on the number, size and type of bags that may be brought into the Grounds.
 
 Security searches

ONE BAG ONLY PER PERSON WILL BE ALLOWED.

This bag must measure no more than 18" x 12" x 12" (45cm x 30cm x 30cm). Furthermore, NO HARD-SIDED ITEMS (e.g. picnic hampers, coolboxes or briefcases) OF ANY SIZE WILL BE ALLOWED INTO THE GROUNDS.

Left luggage facilities will again be provided outside the Grounds for items exceeding these criteria and for any other items you do not need during the day.

Every effort will be made to speed your progress through the search procedures; however, this process depends on the requirements of the Metropolitan Police and you are strongly advised to arrive as early as possible after the Grounds open at 10.30am.

We know that these procedures may be inconvenient but we are equally sure that you will understand the need to protect the safety and security of all our visitors.

Conditions of Entry

 
 Left luggage


Left luggage facilities will again be provided at a number of locations OUTSIDE the grounds, for items exceeding these criteria and for any other items you do not need during the day.

Please note that there are NO left luggage facilities inside the grounds.


Map of the Grounds

 
 Emergency and evacuation


Emergencies


If you discover an accident, fire or suspect package etc. in or around the Grounds during The Championships, CONTACT A MEMBER OF STAFF OR STEWARD/GUARD IMMEDIATELY!

Alternatively, please telephone ext. 2666 or 020 8971 2666 from an external line or use a red emergency telephone.

Please give your name, the nature of the incident and the location.

Evacuation

If you are asked to evacuate a court or the grounds, please leave by the nearest exit or as directed by uniformed stewarding staff taking all personal belongings with you.

Please note that in order to ensure the effectiveness of any emergency evacuation, the All England Club regrets that spectators using wheelchairs are only permitted access to designated areas within the stands.