2012 Wimbledon Championships Hospitality

The All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club, Wimbledon, London

Monday 25th June – Sunday 8th July 2012

The English Summer brings with it the ever-popular Wimbledon fortnight. The third Grand Slam event of the tennis year attracts quite simply the best tennis players in the world. For 14 days the grass courts at the All England Club will be host to some fantastic matches played under what everyone hopes will be constant blue skies. However, come rain or shine the new retractable roof on Centre Court will help.

In 2012, we are delighted to offer you a range of official hospitality packages with several ticket options. Some details on tickets: 

Debenture Centre Court tickets are available throughout the Championship. They are among the most popular tickets due to the views they provide. They are only sold in pairs and therefore do not guarantee that a group will all be seated together.

Centre Court tickets are available throughout the Championship. They are very suitable for larger groups as seating is provided in group locations.

Debenture No.1 Court tickets are available for the first 10 days of the Championship only. As with those on Centre, the tickets are sold in pairs and do not guarantee that a group will all be seated together.

No.1 Court tickets are available for the first 10 days of the Championship only. They are very suitable for larger groups as seating is provided in group locations.

CENTRE COURT – SKYVIEW SUITES

Situated within the Centre Court itself, the Skyview Suites provide luxurious surroundings and are an exclusive facility. Your guests will experience total comfort with seating in the stadium having been upgraded to a new level. The reserved seats are conveniently located allowing you a fast transfer from your Skyview Suite.

Each suite has its own personal butler who will attend to your total requirements. There is a balcony to enjoy the atmosphere of the All England Club and each suite is equipped with air-conditioning, internet access and a plasma screen showing all the tennis action. You will even have an usher to take you to your seats.

The private Skyview Suites are designed for 10 or 20 guests. Gates open at 10.30am and the Skyview Suites close 30 minutes after conclusion of Centre Court play or 9.00pm whichever is the earlier.

Your Hospitality Programme includes:

• Entry to the Centre Court Skyview Suites
• Chauffeur service – all day to operate within the M25
• Centre Court tickets – 10/20 seats in a group location
• Car parking (1 per 4 guests)
• Vintage Champagne and canapé reception
• Complimentary bar including pink champagne
• 4 –course a la carte lunch menu
• Fine wines and liqueurs
• Traditional Wimbledon afternoon tea with strawberries and cream
• Fresh tea and coffee
• Dedicated butler with waiting and hostess staff
• Personal usher service
• Plasma television
• Spacious balcony
• Floral displays
• Internal branding and signage opportunities
• Souvenir programme
• Official souvenir gift
• Commemorative VIP pass and event documentation

THE GATSBY CLUB

Situated in a prime location directly opposite the main entrance to the All England Club, the Gatsby Club takes you back to Wimbledon’s golden era. The air-conditioned restaurant opens at 10.30am daily and inside the atmosphere is very much art deco elegance as the 1920’s ensemble plays music appropriate to the occasion.  The hostesses dress in period costume as they treat you and your guests to premier hospitality.

Debenture Centre, Debenture No.1 Court and No.1 Court tickets are all sold with Gatsby Club packages (see below)

The Gatsby Club opens at 10.30am and the bar will close 30 minutes after conclusion of Centre Court/No.1 Court play or 9.00pm whichever is the earlier.

Your Hospitality Programme includes:

• Entry to the Gatsby Club (with private facilities for parties of 100+)
• Private reserved tables for parties of 4 or more guests
• Debenture Centre, Debenture No.1 Court or No.1 Court tickets (seat cushions for No.1 Court ticket holders)
• Champagne and canapé reception
• Complimentary bar including champagne
• 3-course a la carte lunch menu
• Fine wines
• Traditional Wimbledon afternoon tea with strawberries and cream
• Garden area
• Business lounge with wireless internet
• Plasma television
• Musical ensemble
• Souvenir programme
• Daily newspapers upon request
• Hostess service
• Commemorative VIP pass and event documentation

THE VIP TOUR PACKAGE

This is available exclusively to overseas visitors and includes an official Centre Court ticket. The package is based at the Gatsby Club with one night’s accommodation at the official Wimbledon Championship hotel, the Millennium and Copthorne Hotel, Chelsea. You also have access to Wimbledon’s Lawn Tennis Museum where you can enjoy a multi-dimensional tour of the traditions, triumphs, sights and sounds that only Wimbledon can deliver.

The Gatsby Club is located directly opposite the main entrance to the All England Club. You are just a short walk away from your seats on Centre Court. The air-conditioned restaurant opens at 10.30am daily and inside the atmosphere is very much art deco elegance as the 1920’s ensemble plays music appropriate to the occasion.  The hostesses dress in period costume as they treat you and your guests to premier hospitality.

The hotel, beside Chelsea’s football stadium, has undergone a multi-million pound refurbishment programme. It is a very short walk from London’s Underground rail network and thus seeing the best of London sights is easily achievable.

The Gatsby Club opens at 10.30am and the bar will close 30 minutes after conclusion of Centre Court play or 9.00pm whichever is the earlier.

Your Hospitality Programme includes:

• Entry to the Gatsby Club
• One night’s accommodation at the Millennium and Copthorne Hotel, Chelsea with full English Breakfast (based on 2 sharing a twin room)
• Official Centre Court tickets in a group location
• Admittance to the Wimbledon Museum
• Champagne and canapé reception
• Complimentary bar including champagne
• 3-course a la carte lunch menu
• Fine wines
• Traditional Wimbledon afternoon tea with strawberries and cream
• Garden area
• Business lounge with wireless internet
• Plasma television
• Musical ensemble
• Souvenir programme
• Hostess service

WIMBLEDON PARK GOLF CLUB

Within a short distance of the All England Club you will find the conveniently-located Wimbledon Golf Club. This is a superb facility for those who like to enjoy hospitality in beautiful surroundings. It provides a peaceful and luxurious environment in which to entertain your guests. Offering a superb garden terrace you can enjoy great views across to Centre Court. The beautiful lounge area has a 63” plasma screen, a modern well-stocked bar and air-conditioning. The dining area located on the 1st floor provides spectacular views of the golf course and the All England Club. Private sections are available for groups of 12 or more.

A golf buggy shuttle service is in continual operation to take you on the 90 second journey to the Courts!

Your Hospitality Programme includes:

• Luxurious hospitality facility
• Reserved Centre or No.1 Court Debenture tickets
• Morning coffee and biscuits
• Car parking (1 per 2 guests)
• Champagne & Pimms reception on the terrace
• Complimentary bar including champagne
• Four-course luncheon
• Fine wines and liqueurs
• Afternoon tea with sandwiches, patisserie selection and strawberries and cream
• Plasma television monitors
• Resident Pianist
• Shuttle service between the golf club and the All England Club
• Souvenir programme
• Daily newspapers
• Floral décor
• Hostess service
• Individual guest documentation

PROVISIONAL SCHEDULE OF PLAY
(dependent upon progress of play, weather, etc.)

Every endeavour is made to ensure that all information in this document is correct at the time of issue. However, package price and content are subject to change.

Prices per person and subject to VAT except for the VIP Tour which is VAT inclusive:

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