What Can You Bring to Wimbledon? What to Bring & What Not to Bring

Spectators can bring a surprising amount into Wimbledon, including their own food and limited quantities of alcohol. However, there are strict rules around bag size, containers and certain prohibited items, so it is worth planning what you pack before travelling.

Each person should bring no more than one bag measuring 40cm x 30cm x 30cm.

Wimbledon’s current guidance states that bags exceeding this limit will not be permitted into the Grounds. All visitors and their belongings are also subject to security checks on entry to the All England Club.

Visitors can bring their own food and drink into the Wimbledon Grounds, subject to the relevant restrictions. Guests with access to Debenture or hospitality facilities may prefer to travel light, as a wide range of food and drink is available within these areas.

There are water refill stations at various locations around the Grounds, so bringing a suitable refillable water bottle can be useful, particularly in hot weather.

Guests can bring a limited quantity of alcohol, but bottles of spirits and fortified wines are not permitted.

Remember to bring any essential medication or other personal items you may need during the day.

Personal cameras are permitted subject to Wimbledon’s equipment restrictions, so you can capture memories of your day without bringing excessive photographic equipment.

Wimbledon allows one bag per person measuring no more than 40cm x 30cm x 30cm, or approximately 16 x 12 x 12 inches.

• Bags larger than this will not be permitted into the Grounds.
• Hard-sided bags and containers are prohibited regardless of whether they fit within the dimensions.
• Picnic hampers and cool boxes fall under the hard-sided container restriction.
• Bags are searched on arrival.
• A simple soft-sided bag is therefore the most practical option.

Wimbledon has previously advised that multi-pocketed bags and backpacks can take longer to search, so packing simply may help speed up entry.

Are Backpacks Allowed at Wimbledon?

A backpack is not automatically prohibited simply because it is a backpack, provided it complies with the bag size and container rules.

A small, soft-sided backpack is therefore a sensible choice, provided it stays within the permitted dimensions. Large travel or hiking backpacks should be avoided.

What Happens If Your Bag Is Too Big?

Wimbledon provides three left luggage locations for guests and ticket holders during The Championships. Bags deposited there should be no larger than 60cm x 45cm x 25cm.

It is still best to arrive with a bag that complies with the entry rules rather than relying on left luggage, particularly at busy times.

If you are travelling to Wimbledon with luggage from a hotel, airport or railway station, check the dimensions in advance and allow additional time if you need to use a left luggage facility.

Visitors are allowed to bring their own food and certain drinks into Wimbledon, but the bag, container and alcohol restrictions still apply.

Can You Bring Food or a Picnic Into Wimbledon?

Yes. You can bring your own food or picnic into the Grounds as long as it fits within your permitted bag and is not packed in a hard-sided hamper or cool box. Hot or strong-smelling food should not be taken onto the Show Courts.

Sandwiches, scones, fruit and other cold picnic food are practical choices. If you have Debenture or hospitality access, a full picnic may be unnecessary because food and drink are available within the dedicated facilities.

Can You Bring Water and Soft Drinks?

Yes. A refillable water bottle is sensible for a long day, particularly in hot weather. Current guidance has included restrictions on certain flasks, travel mugs and opaque bottles, so a straightforward transparent refillable bottle is the simplest option. Water refill stations are available around the Grounds.

Can You Bring Alcohol Into Wimbledon?

Yes, in limited quantities. Current guidance allows each person to bring one bottle of wine or Champagne up to 750ml, two cans of beer up to 500ml each, or two cans of premixed aperitifs. Bottles of spirits and fortified wines are not permitted. These limits apply per person.

Personal cameras and umbrellas are permitted, subject to the current Conditions of Entry. A compact umbrella is generally the easiest option to carry, while camera users should avoid bringing excessive or specialist equipment unless they have checked the latest restrictions.

• Camera lenses over 300mm when extended have been listed as prohibited.
• Selfie sticks are not permitted.
• Certain tripods, monopods and excessive photographic equipment may also be restricted.
• Photography should not inconvenience other spectators, interfere with play or be used for unauthorised commercial purposes.

Debenture ticket holders can usually travel relatively light. Have your mobile ticket ready in the Wimbledon App, bring photo ID and carry only the essentials you need for the day. Wimbledon encourages Debenture guests to use Gate 4, with the Guest Arrival Hub located opposite for Debenture and No.1 Court hospitality guests.

Once inside, Debenture guests have access to dedicated restaurants, bars, lounges and cloakrooms, so there is generally little need to bring a full picnic or a heavily packed day bag.

• Digital ticket
• Photo ID
• Phone and payment card
• Sun or rain protection as required
• Any essential medication