Open House Festival

Wimbledon Village Club, Museum and Lecture Hall

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Samuel Teulon, 1858

26 Lingfield Road (corner of Ridgway), SW19 4QD

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A Victorian Gothic Village Club and Lecture Hall comprising village hall, members’ club, museum, gallery and arts/ activities spaces.

Getting there

Tube

Wimbledon

Train

Wimbledon

Bus

93, 200

Access

Facilities

Accessibility notes

Ground floor has level access, spaces on the first floor do not. There is a blue badge parking space outside in Lingfield Road.

What you can expect

The ground floor environment which is a social club may be stimulating.

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Drop in activities

Sat 12 Sep

11:00–16:00

Drop in

Building open

Sun 13 Sep

11:00–16:00

Drop in

Building open

Activities

Sat 12 Sep

Guided tour

12:00–13:00

Guided tour

Tour of building

How to book

Bookings will open at midday on 19 August. You won't be able to book a ticket before then. You'll need to log into your account before you book.

Sun 13 Sep

Guided tour

12:00–13:00

Guided tour

Tour of building

How to book

Bookings will open at midday on 19 August. You won't be able to book a ticket before then. You'll need to log into your account before you book.

About

Exhibition: Behind that Door

A special exhibition exploring the rich heritage of the Wimbledon Village Club and Lecture Hall. Over the years the building has witnessed a full spectrum of experiences, providing piety and sobriety, shelter and camaraderie, conviviality and revelry. Visitors will discover the building’s links to Wimbledon’s history and the colourful characters who have crossed its threshold.

YWA Young Artists in Residence

The winner of our YWA Young Artists in Residence competition, Alex Yam, together with our Museum Creative, Louise Hung, will be exhibiting in our Gallery

Family Activity

My Home – Family Drop-in Craft
Saturday 12th September
11 am to 4 pm
Make a little picture of your home!

What makes your home special? Is it the people, a favourite room, your garden, a pet, or something you love doing there?
Children can create a fold-out paper house and fill it with drawings, patterns and tiny details that show what “home” means to them.

Family Activity

The Peacock Palace - Family story telling
Sunday 13th September
11 am
1 pm
A very grand, sparkly Peacock is visiting Wimbledon Common! But where will he stay? Join @Storytime Friends (Magda and Maggie) at the Wimbledon Museum for a magical, interactive Open House weekend adventure created especially for under 5s. Packed with live music, sensory play, and friendly animal puppets, your little ones will help the woodland creatures compete to build the ultimate home. May the best house win!

Museum Activity

Museum Activity - What makes Wimbledon, Wimbledon? Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th September 11 am to 4 pm

What do you think of Wimbledon?

Historic? Charming? Crowded? Green? Lively?
What’s your word for Wimbledon?
Add your opinion to other people’s and see what our community thinks.

Online presence

wimbledonmuseum.org.uk

www.instagram.com/thewimbledonmuseum

www.facebook.com/TheWimbledonSociety

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