28 Jun Wimbledon confirms expanded Merton “Big Screen” initiative for summer 2023
The All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC), in partnership with Merton Council, has announced that the Wimbledon ‘Big Screen’ will return to Mitcham and a second additional location in Morden this summer. It follows a successful public screening of The Championships at Canons House last year.
Canons House and Morden Park will each have a 20 square metre high-definition screen in place from Middle Saturday (8 July) to final Sunday (16 July), with entry free of charge to guests and no advance booking required. The screens will show Championships action each day from the start of play until the parks close, with deckchairs, picnic areas, food and drink, and pop-up tennis courts and try-outs on offer across both locations.
Councillor Caroline Cooper-Marbiah, Cabinet Member for Sport and Heritage, said: “I’m thrilled Merton Council and the AELTC have expanded the Big Screen initiative this year to include a second location. It was a hugely successful event at Canons House in Mitcham in 2022, and I’m excited the magic of the Wimbledon Championships will be extended to Morden Park as well this summer.”
Ulrika Högberg, Head of Community Strategy at AELTC, said: “We’re very proud of our association with the Borough of Merton, and are delighted that the Big Screen initiative will continue to offer communities a unique way to engage with The Championships. We hope it helps inspire tennis fans new and old, and we can’t wait to welcome even more residents to Canons House and Morden Park.”
The screening initiative forms part of the AELTC’s community outreach programmes across the borough. The Club has also run a number of family-friendly events and activations for local residents, including a recent Community Open Weekend, tours of the Wimbledon Park Golf Club and Wimbledon-themed arts and crafts events.
