The Championships, Wimbledon
Wimbledon from The Franklin London
Wimbledon from The Franklin London. The Franklin London stands in London. It is a 35-room hotel. The nearest station by road is West Brompton, about 6 minutes away. The drive is about 21 minutes (5.6 miles), mostly on the A3205, A217 and A218. That is 6 minutes shorter than the same trip from Mayfair. Wimbledon returns 28 June – 11 July 2027. Car Park 6 can be booked by all ticket holders; Car Park 5 is for registered debenture holders.
How the day runs
At The Franklin London the concierge will know the car is outside. A luxury people-carrier is the usual choice for a larger group. Leaving The Franklin London, the car picks up the A3205 and keeps to the main roads. For drop-off, the organisers' own rules apply. Church Road is partly closed. Ride-share cars cannot pass the closure and must use drop-off areas on Marryat Road and Wimbledon Park Road. Registered debenture holders can request a pass for private chauffeur drop-off/pick-up in Car Park 5. Blue Badge drop-off is opposite Gate 13, Somerset Road. Through the afternoon the car is parked close by, not sent away. Home to The Franklin London is about 21 minutes once clear of the venue traffic.
- The Franklin London to All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club21 min, 5.6 miles, in clear traffic
- All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club to The Franklin London21 min, 5.5 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Car Park 6 can be booked by all ticket holders; Car Park 5 is for registered debenture holders.
Source: content.wimbledon.comChurch Road is partly closed. Ride-share cars cannot pass the closure and must use drop-off areas on Marryat Road and Wimbledon Park Road. Registered debenture holders can request a pass for private chauffeur drop-off/pick-up in Car Park 5. Blue Badge drop-off is opposite Gate 13, Somerset Road.
Source: content.wimbledon.comNo formal requirement; many guests dress up, and jacket and tie are not required even in debenture restaurants. Dress for changeable weather.
Source: content.wimbledon.comThe Franklin London has 35 rooms.
Source: openstreetmap.orgThe closest National Rail station to The Franklin London by road is West Brompton (WBP), about 6 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgLondon Biggin Hill Airport is about 43 minutes away by road (15.5 miles).
Source: wikidata.orgThe Championships have been held from 1877.
Source: content.wimbledon.comCars from Southfields leave from Augustus Road and drop off inside Car Park 8; cars from Wimbledon station drop on Marryat Road near Gates 12 and 13.
Source: content.wimbledon.com
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Questions
How long is the drive from The Franklin London to Wimbledon?
About 21 minutes and 5.6 miles in clear traffic, via the A3205, A217 and A218; allow longer on the day.
Can guests fly in for the day?
London Heathrow is about 38 minutes from All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club by road; an airport collection can be added.
Where does the car come from?
Ravensley is based in Oxford, about an hour and 11 minutes from The Franklin London; the car is positioned before your collection time.
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