Description:
The award-winning Museum provides an intimate view of the story of tennis through artefacts, inter-actives and films. The Championship Trophies, a "ghost" of John McEnroe, 200° Cinema capturing the Science of Tennis and an unsurpassed collection of tennis memorabilia dating back to 1555. Touch screens and audio-guides in 8 languarges bring the Museum to life.
Admission: Adult £8.50.
Not valid for guided tour of the grounds. Only tournament ticket holders may visit the Museum during The Championships (22 Jun - 5 Jul).
Opening Times: Daily 10.30-17.00.
Visit Time: 1 hour.
Telephone: 020 8946 6131.
Please see website for more information.
Dates:
until 31/03/2009
County:
London
Type of attraction:
Landmarks & Historical Sites, Sports & Recreation
Accessibility:
Yes
Destination Station
London
Rail Company
All
Getting There
Address: Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum, Museum Building, AELTC, Church Road, London SW19 5AE.
Nearest Stations: Southfields, Wimbledon.
Nearest Bus Route: 493.
Accessibility
Facilities include full disabled access to the Museum. The audio guide headsets work with the induction loop setting on hearing aids, we have a more richly described tour for the partially sighted, and we also have hand held sets with a screen which interpret the Museum using UK Sign for the profoundly deaf. For more information please telephone the number shown above.
For further information on attraction accessibility please visit
www.directenquiries.com.
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