Visitor information
Here's everything you need to know to make your visit to the Rothesay International Eastbourne as enjoyable as possible.
We want the Rothesay International Eastbourne 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:
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 International Eastbourne, 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 theirview 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.
Gates will open to the public at 10am every day.
First aid and medical provision will be provided for spectators located to the West of Court 1.
Check out the Site Map or ask an Event Marshal on site for more information.
To find out about the food and drink options available, please visit our Rothesay International Eastbourne food and drink page.
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.
General lost property will be taken to the Tournament Information Stand behind the South Stand of Centre Court. For any items lost in the stand please speak to one of the Marshals.
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. In order to be re-admitted you will need to show both the wristband and a valid ticket.
Please be aware you will be handed a wristband only when leaving the venue and not before. 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. We can't guarantee when play will finish as this will depend on the length of matches.
Your safety and security is particularly important to us and our security plans are regularly reviewed to ensure they remain in line with the latest threat level and recommendations from Sussex Police and our security advisors.
During the tournament, we would ask everyone arriving to remain patient, follow the instructions given by our Security Stewards and allow plenty of time for bag search entry checks. For your safety the venue will operate 100% bag search as well as randomised person searches. Please help us by having your bag and ticket ready.
In preparation for the event please familiarise yourself with the conditions of entry as well as the prohibited and restricted items list on the link below.
Our Marshals and Security personnel are spread all over the tournament grounds. They are here to help you enjoy your visit, so don’t be surprised if they pop up to say hello if you look lost.
The 2024 site map for the Rothesay International can be seen below:
Smoking, which includes e-cigarettes, is strictly prohibited within the stands of any court and in all areas covered by government legislation.
If you want to smoke within the venue you must do so only in the designated smoking area provided within the Grounds.
The designated smoking area is located near the big screen in front of the Pavillion building and you will find the correct smoking bin in this area.
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 a number of toilet facilities around the grounds: to the west of Court 1 and Court 2; on the concourse between Centre Court and Court 1 and to the east of Centre Court. Accessible toilets are to the west of Court 1 and 2.
Follow signage around the grounds or speak to one of the Marshals.
Find out how to get to the Rothesay International Eastbourne 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 International Eastbourne 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 International Eastbourne accept reusable cups.
