Visitor information

Here's everything you need to know to make your visit to the Rothesay International Eastbourne as enjoyable as possible.

Accessibility

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:

Conditions of entry

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:

Courtside etiquette

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.

Entry times

Gates will open to the public at 10am every day.

First aid

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.

Food & drink

To find out about the food and drink options available, please visit our Rothesay International Eastbourne food and drink page.

Left luggage

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.

Lost property

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.

Re-entry

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.

Schedule

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.

Security

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.

Site map

The 2024 site map for the Rothesay International can be seen below: