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About The All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club - No. 1 Court
Welcome to the No. 1 Court page for The All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club in Wimbledon. As the second show court to Centre Court, No. 1 Court hosts The Championships and other major events. With a capacity of 12,345 and a retractable roof added in 2019, the venue combines classic grass-court drama with modern convenience. Here you’ll find practical details on seating, access, parking, transit, and nearby hotels and dining options to help you plan your visit with ease.
Whether you’re a first-time attendee or a seasoned tennis fan, we’ve got you covered with straightforward, reliable guidance to secure your seats and coordinate your travel. For hotel and restaurant stays, we spotlight trusted affiliate partners to make planning seamless.
No. 1 Court sits within the Wimbledon Grounds on Church Road, with the main AELTC site at SW19 5AE. The court opened in 1997 and features a roof-enabled phase completed in 2019, allowing flexible scheduling even in adverse weather. While on-site parking is limited, ample options exist nearby, including Park & Ride services from Morden Park. The venue is accessible by rail from Wimbledon and Southfields stations, plus dedicated shuttle services during The Championships. Gate access and bus stops are clearly signposted along Church Road and near Gate 13. For those planning stays around Wimbledon, our partner hotels and recommended dining options are highlighted below to help you secure comfortable accommodations and convenient meals around your tennis itinerary.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Location: All England Lawn Tennis Club, Church Road, Wimbledon, London SW19 5AE (AELTC main site) and No. 1 Court specifically sits within the Grounds on Church Road.
- Capacity: No. 1 Court capacity 12,345 seats (retractable roof added in 2019).
- Opened: 1997 (current No. 1 Court); roof completed and roofed play available by 2019.
- Venue type: Outdoor grass-show court used for The Championships; second show court after Centre Court.
- Old No. 1 Court (1924) was demolished to make way for new facilities (Millennium Building/media centre).
- Notable events: The Championships (Wimbledon) annually; Olympic tennis in London 2012 (held at Wimbledon across multiple courts including No. 1 Court); GB Davis Cup ties occasionally hosted on No. 1 Court.
- Parking: Limited on-site parking; car parks 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10 around Wimbledon Park Road, Church Road and Somerset Road; Park & Ride from Morden Park; Blue Badge parking in car parks 6 and 10.
- Transit: Accessible via Wimbledon and Southfields stations; dedicated Championship shuttle/bus services during The Championships; bus stops near Gate 13 and along Church Road; walking routes and gate access clearly signposted.