Secondary and Further Programme
Tennis & Technology Package
Presentation, guided tour of the grounds and Museum entrance
Tennis is a punishing sport that produces some of the most extraordinary athletes in the world. The physical shape of the athletes, the power of the shots and the speed at which the sport is now played has all been driven by technological advances. Technology has shaped every last aspect of the sport, forcing the players to adapt but it is this constant desire to better today’s best that keeps tennis at the elite end of sport.
Using the Museum’s handling collection of modern and vintage clothing, rackets, strings and tennis balls, students will discover just how each new technological change off court has altered the matches on court.
Approx. 3 hours without breaks
Learning Tours
Behind the Scenes Tour*
From humble beginnings to the world’s most coveted title in tennis, let our Education Team guide you through the stories, both the sublime and the ridiculous, that make a visit to Wimbledon such an unforgettable experience. The tour explores the story behind the first Championships and visits No. 1 Court, the Picnic Terraces (the famous hill), the Millennium Building including the press areas and the iconic Centre Court.
Up to 90 minutes
*Please be aware tour route is subject to change without notice due to building work
Nutrition & Fitness Package
Presentation, guided tour of the grounds and Museum entrance
Amongst their armoury tennis players need an explosive first step, the energy to sprint a kilometre every hour, and the flexibility to change direction every 1.1 seconds.
If you ever thought tennis looked easy, learn just how hard the players work to make it appear that way.
In this introduction to sports nutrition students will discover what it takes to stand shoulder to shoulder with the world’s tennis elite.
Approx. 3 hours without breaks
Business of Wimbledon – an introduction to sport and brand management
Presentation, guided tour of the grounds and Museum entrance
Like most international sports, tennis is big business, but with hundreds of tournaments around the world competing for our attention, how does Wimbledon manage to be loved by tennis and non-tennis fans alike?
In this introduction to sports management students will discover just what it takes to create an internationally recognised sporting event and how hard a reputation like that is to maintain.
Approx. 3 hours without breaks
‘I am fortunate to visit a dozen or so of the world’s greatest sporting arenas with students each year and I always love your Wimbledon program, its terrific! Your manner coupled with your knowledge is perfect!’
Booking a Visit
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Additional Information
- Fully accessible
- FREE familiarisation visit to the Museum for one leader
- FREE minibus/car parking (spaces must be booked in advance)
- FREE leader 1:10 students
- Indoor packed lunch room/outdoor eating area (available upon enquiry)
- On site First Aid
All tours and workshops can be adapted to suit the needs of your group.
Alternatively if you have a particular topic you would like covered please contact us to see what we can do.
