Wimbledon Fever Hits Merchant Square with Free Big Screen and Tennis Coaching
Catch up on all the live tennis action from Wimbledon in the open air at Merchant Square.
From 1st – 14th July, tennis fans can grab a perfectly positioned deckchair or picnic spot on the lawn and soak up the thrills of the Championships at the pedestrianised West London square. No booking is required to watch Alcaraz and Vondroušová in their bid for glory, with play from 12 pm daily on the massive screen by the canal.
Fresh strawberries will be available served with cream, ice cream, or silky melted Belgian chocolate. Quintessentially British cocktails and refreshing specials will be served daily from 12pm – 9pm during the tournament.
Beach Tennis Pop Up
But the fun doesn’t stop with being a spectator! Merchant Square has partnered with Game Set Beach – London’s premier beach tennis coaching club – to offer coaching sessions and matchplay throughout the summer, including during the Wimbledon tournament.
On selected days during the Wimbledon tournament (3rd – 4th and 10th – 11th July) Game Set Beach will also host free beach tennis activities from 12 pm – 5 pm, including mini-tournaments, serving challenges and fun games open to all ages.
Catering for all abilities, this fun beach tennis community provides expert coaching and a diverse range of group sessions and matchplay to get involved with. Whether you’re a total novice or a seasoned pro, their schedule from 13th April to 1st August has something for everyone, including coached matchplay on Thursdays and Saturdays.
Paying tribute to the iconic event, tennis fans are encouraged to dust off their best tennis legend outfits for a fancy dress competition, with beach tennis giveaways and prizes up for grabs for the best costumes.
Additional Information
- No pre-booking is required for the screenings or the tennis activity, and deckchairs are available on a first come, first served basis.
- The tennis will be screened everyday between 11am – 7pm (later if the games run over)
- The Tennis pop up is available for people of all ages and abilities. The Team will be located by the beach area next to the Big Screen, and games can last anywhere between 5 – 30 minutes depending on how much you would like to get involved.
- All children must be accompanied by an adult
- You must be over 18 to purchase alcohol and you may be asked for ID to confirm your age
- In the case of bad weather, the tennis will air but deck chairs will not be available.
