Visitor information
Here's everything you need to know to make your visit to the Rothesay Classic Birmingham as enjoyable as possible.
We want the Rothesay Classic Birmingham to be as welcoming, inclusive and accessible as possible, working within the restrictions of a temporary outdoor venue.
For full details on wheelchair spaces, accessible food & drink areas, toilets, assistance dogs and accessible parking, head to our dedicated accessibility info page below:
Come grab a racket and have a go!
This year there we have an activity zone on the courts across from the Events Lawn. There will be a variety of have-a-go activities including coaching, mini-tennis, swing-ball, mascot visits and much more.
The Rothesay Classic Birmingham is a cashless event with all outlets accepting credit and debit card payments.
There are no cash machines located within the grounds.
You're prohibited from bringing in the following:
- Any item which may be interpreted as a potential weapon, including sharp or pointed objects (e.g. knives, large corkscrews), pyrotechnics and 'personal protection' sprays.
- Bags larger than 16’’ x 12’’ x 12’’ (40cm x 30cm x 30cm).
- Large flags (max. 2’x2’/60cm x 60cm) banners, rattles, klaxons, oversized hats or any items causing an obstruction or nuisance.
- All promotional, commercial, political or religious items of whatever nature, including but not limited to banners, signs, symbols, marketing materials and leaflets (unless expressly authorised by the LTA).
- Spectators are advised that the use of laptops, professional video equipment is not permitted on site. Photographic equipment with lenses of more than 300mm, when extended, is not permitted on site.
Please refer to the full 2024 Conditions of Entry for complete conditions of entry:
To ensure players and fans have the best possible experience at the Rothesay Classic Birmingham, we have set the following guidelines for when you are in and around the courts:
- Please keep noise to a minimum during play.
- Please don’t leave your seat unless Players are at the bench.
- Mobile phones must be switched off in the vicinity of the courts.
- Please be respectful of those around you by ensuring that you do not obstruct their view or cause any unnecessary inconvenience.
- Flash photography is strictly forbidden in the stands.
- Photographic equipment with lenses of more than 300mm, when extended, is not permitted on site.
- No smoking on court. Only smoking allowed in the designated smoking area.
Gates will open to the public at 10am from Saturday 15 June to Saturday 22 June and play wil start at 11am.
On Sunday 23 June, gates will open at 10am and play will start at 12pm.
Kick back and relax on the Events Lawn. Relax on a deck chair, play some table tennis, and watch the Big Screen to see all the action happening on centre-court and beyond.
First Aid and medical provision will be provided during the tournament and can be found at the Ambulance located behind the West stand of Centre Court.
Check out the Site Map or ask a Volunteer on site for more information.
To find out about the food and drink options available, please visit our Rothesay Classic Birmingham food and drink page.
As part of our goal of Tennis Opened Up and to make tennis as inclusive a sport as possible, we want to reiterate our ongoing support during Pride Month for LGBTQ+ communities across the country, and highlight that our events, along with the sport as a whole, are safe, inclusive and open spaces where people can be their authentic selves.
That’s why every friday of our major events in 2024 will once again host ‘Friday Pride Days’. These events place a special focus on Pride and act as a platform to raise visibility and awareness of LGBTQ+ inclusion in tennis.
We’d love it if as many people as possible attending the Rothesay Classic brought as much colour as they can to Edgbaston Priory. Whether it’s simply wearing rainbow laces or a wristband, or wearing your brightest, most colourful t-shirt or pair of trousers, it would be fantastic if you could show your colours in support of Pride.
Volunteers from the Pride in Tennis network will be on-site throughout the day, to answer any questions fans have about Pride celebrations or what you can do to show support as allies of LGBTQ+ communities.
Unfortunately, there is no left luggage facility on site. You may not bring a bag larger than 16” x 12” x 12” (40cm x 30cm x 30cm) into the grounds. For your safety, all bags are subject to inspection by our security team and are brought to the tournament at the owner’s risk.
Read our conditions of entry for guidance on what is prohibited on site.
General lost property will be taken to the Box Office. For any items lost in the stand please speak to one of the Volunteers.
If you're coming to the Rothesay Classic Birmingham this summer, make sure you grab your commemorative tournament programme for just £7. It's the ultimate companion for anyone watching tennis this summer, filled with exclusive content and updates on what's going on in communities across Britain to open tennis up.
You can pre-order your copy online when you buy your tickets, which you can collect when you arrive on the day. Or, if you've already secured your seats for the action, programmes will be available to buy on-site throughout the tournament.
If you wish to leave and re-enter the grounds you will need to collect a wristband from a Security team member on exiting the grounds. Please be aware you will be handed a wristband only when leaving the venue and not before.
In order to be re-admitted you will need to show both the wristband and a valid ticket. You will be subject to a bag search when re-entering the venue.
The full tournament schedule and draw will be revealed in our score centre before the start of each day.
Play will start each day at 11am (12pm on Sunday 23). We can't guarantee when play will finish as this will depend on the length of matches.
The safety and security of everyone involved in the tournament are very important to us. Our security plans are regularly reviewed to ensure they remain in line with the latest threat level and recommendations from our security advisors.
We have a range of measures in place to keep you safe and secure. These include extensively trained security staff, bag searches on entry, monitored CCTV, as well as other less visible measures.
During the tournament, we would ask everyone arriving to arriving at the Edgbaston Priory Club to remain patient, follow the instructions given by our Security Stewards and allow plenty of time for entry checks. Don’t risk bringing items or baggage which won’t be allowed into the grounds. You can find full details of prohibited items in the terms and conditions or the link below.
Below you can view the 2024 site map for the Rothesay Classic:
Smoking, which includes e-cigarettes, is strictly prohibited within the stands of any court and in all areas covered by legislation. Those wishing to smoke within the venue must do so only in the designated smoking area provided within the Grounds, located behind the West Stand.
We’ve introduced mobile ticketing for all our events to make it easier than ever to manage and use your tickets. For a guide on how our mobile tickets work, please visit our ticketing information page.
There are toilet facilities, including accessible toilets, located behind the West Stand of the Centre Court. Speak to one of our tournament Volunteers if you require any assistance.
Find out how to get to the Rothesay Classic Birmingham on our dedicated travel & parking page.
Our Volunteers are present throughout the tournament grounds. They are there to help you find your way around; provide any information you need to enjoy your visit and to keep you safe. They are always on the look-out for people who may need assistance, so don’t be surprised if they pop up to say hello if you look lost. Please do ask them if you need any assistance.
Check out our weather forecast for the Rothesay Classic Birmingham to find out what the weather will be on the day of your visit. The page will also contain any information about rain delays.
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Mobile ticket: download your ticket on the LTA ticketing app beforehand and keep your phone charged for easy access.
- Sun protection: protect skin while watching the tennis with sun cream, sun hat and sunglasses.
- Re-usable water bottle: there are several free BRITA Hydration Stations around the grounds. If you don’t have one just yet, click here to get your hands on a BRITA Filter Bottle for 30% off, in time for the big day.
- Re-usable coffee cup: all coffee outlets at the Rothesay Classic Birmingham accept reusable cups.
