Wimbledon Mosque is the first mainstream purpose built mosque in South London and one of the first in London. We regularly host visits from schools in London and Surrey. To arrange a visit for your school, please read the following frequently asked questions and then contact us via our Contact Us page to request a visit.
Frequently Asked Questions:
1) What days can schools visit Wimbledon Mosque?
Monday to Thursdays
2) What times can schools visit in the morning?
10:30AM onwards.
3) What times can schools visit in the afternoon?
We don’t host afternoon visits at the moment.
4) How many children can visit at any given time?
60-70 children but we’re flexible! Please contact us in advance if more children are expected.
5) How long is the school visit expected to last?
Approximately 60-90 minutes.
6) Who is the main point of contact at Wimbledon Mosque for school visits?
Imam Shoaib Vawda
7) How can a school visit be arranged?
Please visit our Contact Us page to get in touch and please aim to contact us at least 4 weeks prior to any planned dates to visit.
8) What is the format of the school visit on the day?
Our Imam gives a brief talk on Islam followed by an open Q&A session about Islam. Then there is a group tour of the Mosque including the ablution area and at the end the visitor’s book is signed.
9) Is there a cost for school visits?
The visit is free.
Requesting a school visit:
To request a school visit, please contact us via our Contact Us page and provide as much detail regarding the following below:
• School Name
• School Address
• Teacher Name
• Teacher Contact Email
• Teacher Contact Number
• Class Name
• Current Curriculum
• Number of Children
• Number of Adults
• Mode of transport
• Preferred Visit Date(s)