Wimbledon denies tennis fans are going to the toilet in woods outside park
Foulling claims levelled at Wimbledon tennis fans
- Wimbledon fans queuing overnight for tickets are allegedly defecating and urinating in Horse Close Wood, a section of nearby Wimbledon Park, according to local campaigner Simon Wright.
- Mr Wright, from the Save Wimbledon Park residents’ group, claims to have found human faeces and used tissues, raising concerns about health risks and a lack of respect for the historic woodland.
- He stated that discreet signage urging visitors to respect the woods has proven ineffective, and he has observed individuals using the area as a toilet.
- A spokesperson for the All England Club said they have not seen any evidence to substantiate the claims but confirmed that stewards regularly patrol the area to ensure it is well maintained.
- Concerns about sanitation and limited toilet facilities for queuers have been raised previously, with similar complaints reported in 2015 and 2022.