Braintree Village Kicks Off Summer of Sport with World Cup and Wimbledon Activations

Braintree Village is officially kick starting the summer of sport with a wave of free family friendly football-themed events and live tennis screenings taking place throughout June and July. 

To mark the World Cup, a ‘Messages of Support’ event will be hosted on Saturday 27th June from 10am-5pm, located between Costa and Gift Company. Guests of all ages will be invited to pick up a mini kit card and write their own messages of encouragement to the England Squad as they aim to achieve World Cup glory. 

The football fun continues until 19th July with ‘Subsoccer’ bench stations – which pit two players against each other in a competitive seated football match – alongside a life-sized football selfie cut-out for the perfect photo opportunity to mark the occasion. 

What’s more, a free football extravaganza is set to take place on Sunday 12th July. Headlining the day is freestyle footballer and content creator, Harriet Pavlou, who will be on-site from 10am-5pm performing tricks and hosting workshops where guests can try their hand at freestyle footballing, while Braintree Town FC’s beloved mascot, Buddy, will be making a special appearance to meet fans and pose for photos. 

The sporting excitement continues as tennis fans will be able to soak up all the Wimbledon action while visiting the centre. From Monday 29th June – Sunday 12th July, a dedicated station featuring comfortable loungers with built-in mini televisions to screen live matches will be located outside the Nike store. 

To complete the viewing experience, guests can pick up free strawberries and white chocolate from 12noon – 2pm on 4th-5th July and 11th-12th July at Cappadocia Moments. 

Josef O’Sullivan, Centre Director at Braintree Village, commented: “We’re looking forward to bringing the magic of the World Cup and Wimbledon to life with these fun activations. Whether you are leaving a message for the England squad or testing your skills with the brilliant Harriet Pavlou, there are so many ways for families to enjoy the excitement. We encourage our guests to come down, get involved in the sporting action, and experience the fantastic atmosphere while they shop.” 

For more details about what’s on at Braintree Village in addition to opening hours and how to join its free member rewards scheme PLUS+, visit https://www.braintree-village.com/en