TENNIS fans are being offered the chance to share all the fun and drama of Wimbledon - on their own doorstep.

On July 16 from 1pm Northallerton Business Improvement District will be showing Wimbledon Live on a 21-square metre screen in the Applegarth for the men’s final.

Visitors are being invited to bring a picnic and enjoy the live action for free on the big screen as the finalists battle it out to see who will win tennis’ most prestigious title.

The screen will be situated in the park area which can accommodate up to 10,000 spectators. The nearby car park is open for the day and is free all day Sunday.

Bid manager Julia Chance said: “Wimbledon Live is the first in a series of BID events designed to promote Northallerton to a wider audience as a destination to shop, eat, play and stay”