Princesshay to host Wimbledon Big Screen

Live outdoor screenings of Wimbledon matches on a giant screen will take place in Princesshay Square for the duration of the legendary two-week tournament (Monday 2nd July – Sunday 15th July).

Princesshay will also provide deckchairs, bean bags and a temporary lawn for visitors to enjoy while watching the matches free of charge.

Summer games, including giant jenga, noughts and crosses and connect 4 will be set up daily for families to enjoy. Visitors can sit and enjoy prime court matches from 1pm, with the finals days starting at 2pm.

Throughout the two-week ‘Tennis Takeover’, fans can tuck into free tasters (at selected times) provided by the centre’s restaurants to showcase their summer menus. Wimbledon specials will also be available at a selection of eateries, as well as takeaway options so that viewers don’t miss a moment of the action.

Both weekends will feature additional activity such as selfie stations with Heart Radio and during the men’s final on Sunday 15th July there will be a ‘Spin to Win’ game with the opportunity to win Princesshay Gift Cards and other prizes.

Exeter University Tennis Club will host a mini tennis trial event for those keen to have a go themselves on Saturday 7th July on Bedford Street, including giveaways.

On both Saturday 7th and Saturday 14th July, community sports charity, Tennis For Free, will be present in Princesshay at 11.30 am with mini nets and balls.

Mini tennis sessions will be hosted by former International and Wimbledon player, Penelope Moor, and Tony Hawks, founder of the Charity.

Penelope says, “Tennis for Free (TFF) is a community sports charity which holds free coach led sessions and free access to tennis courts in local parks around the UK. Tennis is a brilliant sport that can help improve people's physical and mental well-being and TFF gives an opportunity to all members of the community to play, removing the cost barrier to the sport. The whole family is welcome to play with TFF, from very young all the way up to the older generation.”

Stay connected with Princesshay on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to enter themed competitions, with prizes from YO! Sushi, Molton Brown, Fat Face plus Princesshay Gift Card giveaways.

For further details, visit www.princesshay.co.uk/wimbledon/.

To find out more about Tennis For Free, visit https://www.tennisforfree.com/