Wimbledon Getaway Packages in London | Custom Travel in 2017 Debenture seating to your chosen session(s) Your choice of room category at some of London’s finest hotels Access to exclusive in stadium restaurants and bars including The Roof Top bar and The Champions Room restaurant Optional city tours, theatre tickets, dinner reservations Complete 2017 Wimbledon Getaway packages (2-night/1-session) available from $1,845/person Get ready for the most anticipated grand slam tennis tournament of the year! It’s the jewel in the crown of the grand slam tournaments and the most famous tennis event in the world. For many, summer begins when Wimbledon does. While millions watch from home on their televisions, Roadtrips is Centre Court for the fast-paced tennis action. From the Royal Family to the rich strawberries and cream to the crisp white uniforms of the players, this prestigious tournament is steeped in history and tradition. Wimbledon is just one of those events that needs to be experienced in person to be fully appreciated and 2017 could be your year. Wimbledon always brings the excitement. In 2016, Andy Murray, who was the heavy favorite over Milos Raonic, did not disappoint the home crowd.

On the women’s side, Serena Williams defended her title in an impressive win. Next June, allow Roadtrips to be your guide to an authentic British experience to Wimbledon and London. Enjoy exclusive access to the best seating at the All England Lawn Tennis Club, the best restaurants in London, and the finest accommodations in the country. Complete 2017 Wimbledon Getaway packages (2-night/1-session) available from $1,845/person based on double occupancy. To start planning your trip of a lifetime: Contact one of our sports travel specialists now at 1-800-465-1765 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST). Complete the Customize This Package form to receive a custom quote and further information. The Ultimate Wimbledon Experience “The King (or Queen) of all tennis tournaments, the Championships held each Summer at the All England Lawn Tennis Club in London are iconic in both sport and destination.” What a match! Wimbledon and London provide the ultimate backdrop for the best in tennis and a fantastic luxury travel experience that will put you up close to the action and give you exclusive and private access to the best of Her Majesty’s London.

Our Ultimate Wimbledon invites you to take in matches between the world’s top players from prime vantage points at Centre Court. Enjoy seating fit for royalty plus exclusive access to in-stadium lounges and restaurants. Then let us guide you gracefully onward into the finest that London can offer including dining with the chefs of Joel Robuchon, private access and butler service at a West End theatre and a very special evening ‘Live at The Ritz’. Your home for it all is one of the newest and best jewels in London’s hotel crown. The Corinthia Hotel has been an instant classic since its inception just a few years ago: classic luxury with every modern convenience, sumptuous bedding, all-marble bathrooms and over-sized rooms are complemented with award-winning restaurants and an amazing urban spa. Get ready to be immersed in privilege, luxury and the world’s best tennis. Below you will find a suggested sample itinerary, please remember we will work with you to completely customize your preferred experience based on your tastes, desires and budget. Day 1 – July 11, 2017 Upon arrival at Heathrow International Airport you will be greeted after customs and escorted to your waiting transfer and chauffeured by Jaguar XL to the luxurious Corinthia Hotel.

Your home for the next week is just steps away from Trafalgar, Westminster and the ever-flowing Thames. You’ve no worry of a wait for your room as your early check-in is guaranteed and you will be met and assisted on arrival at the hotel. Freshen up at your leisure and then meet your onsite host in the hotel’s stunning lobby lounge for a short review of your trip and a chance to employ your host’s services for any last minute concierge requests. Take the afternoon to enjoy a stroll through the West End or a jog by the Royal Horse Guards before tonight’s dinner. L’Atelier by Joel Robuchon is elegant, modern, vibrant and more than worthy of the praise that follows this highly awarded Michelin chef. Try the langoustine fritters and anything with the mashed potatoes (how can something so simple be so good!) while sipping select French wines. When you are done, the hotel is a fifteen minute stroll away or The Corinthia’s car service can pick you up and whisk you home in mere moments. Day 2 – July 12, 2017 Let’s see some tennis! Enjoy a perfect cappuccino, fresh berries and your choice of breakfast at your leisure.

When you are ready, we’ll transfer you again by Jaguar to the All England Lawn Tennis Club for your first sessions on the grass. Your seats are among the best that can be had and you may very well notice celebrities or royalty nearby. Today the final eight men will compete to move toward the Finals. On offer is a multitude of tennis. When needed, slip away to the private confines of one of the exclusive restaurants and bars for a glass of champagne or a cup of chantilly and strawberries. Stay for as long or as little as you like. Later in the day, we’ve arranged for a reserved table for you at one of Wimbledon’s most renowned restaurants. When you’ve had your fill of tennis, bubbles and berries, your chauffeur will be there to escort back to the ultimate comfort of The Corinthia. Day 3 – July 13, 2017 Enjoy another wonderful breakfast at your leisure. After breakfast you’ll meet your host who will introduce you to your own certified Blue Badge Guide for your custom-designed tour of London. Prior to your trip, your personal concierge will help you choose the sights and attractions of London that will best make up your day. If you’re a foodie, stroll through the farm to table Borough Market.

Interested in all things Royal? We’ll take you to the Tower of London for a private viewing of the British crown jewels. This evening we’ll take you to the West End for a special VIP evening at the theatre. You’ll start your evening around the corner from the theatre at The Criterion. Regarded as one of the most spectacular fine dining restaurants in London, The Criterion exudes a timeless opulence. Enjoy the finest and freshest ingredients in the British Isles under gilded ceilings, scarlet velvet and mirrored walls that beautifully reflect the seductive light. Moments away, the private butlers of the Gielgud Theatre await your arrival. Be pampered with their service as you watch one of the West End’s hottest shows. Day 4 – July 14, 2017 Breakfast at your leisure. Today we ease into the day with a restorative experience at a truly amazing spa. ESPA at The Corinthia may be the most amazing urban spa anywhere. Its 10,000 square feet of luxurious space are spread over four floors culminating in a subterranean thermal floor that seems out of a James Bond movie.

With exclusive beauty and dining areas, discreet private suites and relaxation pods, a dramatic amphitheatre sauna, hammam, steam room and ice fountain, every sense is indulged. Your experience includes a personalized facial, a customized massage, a light lunch in the Spa lounge and unlimited access to the thermal floor. Refreshed and rejuvenated we’ll transfer you back to Wimbledon for the thrilling Semi Final matches and more champagne, strawberries and cream. This evening’s dinner is served at the counter over-looking the kitchen at Boca di Lupo. Watch the chef prepare a parade of delicious small plates in London’s hottest Italian restaurant. Day 5 – July 15, 2017 Sleep in today and enjoy a relaxing morning and another perfect Corinthia breakfast at the Whitehall Restaurant. This afternoon it’s back to the grass courts for the beginning of Finals Weekend at Wimbledon . On tap today are the top ladies of the tournament in the Ladies’ Final. Once again enjoy your Debenture seat privileges should you need to escape the elements or just want to indulge in some bubbly. Also on today’s card are Doubles Finals. After the tennis, glide back to The Corinthia in your Jaguar to prepare for a very special night.

Live at the Ritz is a special time to share with loved ones on summer Saturday nights combining fine dining and live entertainment for a fabulous cabaret evening of dinner and dancing in one of the most beautiful dining rooms in London. Your gourmet four-course dinner arrives to the sounds of Peter O’Donnell and his band; who bring the evening to life with a selection of songs from the American Songbook, including swing favorites from the Rat Pack and Cole Porter. Get up on the dance floor or sit back and enjoy a candlelight dinner, the perfect cocktail and fabulous music. Day 6 – July 16, 2017 Enjoy your breakfast at leisure. Today your Grand Slam experience culminates with Men’s Finals at Centre Court. While millions of fans are glued to their TV screens, you will be in the heart of the action. Today enjoy debenture seating in the Champions Room at Wimbledon for lunch prior to the match and then head down to your prime seats to watch history unfold. After the final match point is won and the trophy is presented there is still time for one more stop on the way back to The Corinthia.

Take to the sky and watch the lights twinkle over the most iconic sights of London as you enjoy a farewell champagne toast high above the Thames at the top of the London Eye. Day 7 – July 17, 2017 On your last day, you are greeted again by name at breakfast. Your cappuccino arrives almost as you sit down and you revel in the hospitality and experiences that you have enjoyed all week. Although this is your day to return home, you feel like a world champion. When ready, your host thanks you again for joining us and assists you with your things for your transfer to the airport and your trip home. More great restaurants that we will be happy to arrange for you… Goodman’s – We prefer the Mayfair location for buzzy atmosphere and great steaks; your choice of Scottish grass-fed beef or American Prime specially imported. Asia De Cuba – At the St. Martin’s Lane Hotel. Jeffrey Chodorow’s unique blend of Caribbean and Asian cuisines served in a high-energy and dramatic setting. Hawksmoor – Off an alley in Seven Dials, the basement of an old brewery has been turned into a temple of meat. Come for Sunday Roast and heart stopping duck fat potatoes.

Rates Custom 2-night/1-session packages available from $1,845 per person. The 6-night Ultimate Wimbledon Experience as described is $37,875 per person. Rates do not include cost of dinner recommendations. However, our specialty is custom packages tailored to fit you perfectly. To customize the Wimbledon experience of a lifetime please contact one of our sports travel specialists at 1-800-465-1765 (weekdays between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. CST) or submit a custom trip request . *Rates are per person in USD based on double occupancy (single and triple occupancy available). A 35% deposit will hold your spot. A second 35% payment is required by January 1, 2017. Final balance is due 60 days prior to travel. Rates include all local and state taxes. Availability and pricing subject to change. Your Personally Customized Wimbledon Getaway Experience Here at Roadtrips, we believe that no one knows what your ideal sports travel experience looks like better than you.

For that reason, we offer customized travel and a consultative approach to help you create your perfect trip, one that will leave you with memories to last a lifetime. We invite you to call one of your sports travel specialists at 1-800-465-1765 (weekdays between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. CST) to discuss what your custom trip will look like. Or, fill out the information we need to build your custom trip request and one of our sports travel specialists will contact you. 2017 Wimbledon Getaways Include: Private transfers (sedan, limousine, luxury motor coach, helicopter) Airfare (economy, first class, private jet) Complete 2017 Wimbledon Getaway packages (2-night/1-session) available from $1,845/person based on double occupancy. To start planning your trip of a lifetime: Contact one of our sports travel specialists now at 1-800-465-1765 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST).

Complete the Customize This Package form to receive a custom quote and further information. Your Accommodations at the 2017 Wimbledon Championship Our experienced Product Development Team meticulously researches first class hotels so you don’t have to! Our distinctive accommodations are chosen for their excellent service, great value, amazing amenities, and convenient location. The Ritz London150 Piccadilly, London, England View Gallery Your Preferred Seats at The All England Lawn Tennis Club The legendary All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club (AELTC), or the All-England Club as it is also known, was founded in 1868 in the London suburb of Wimbledon. Home to the famous Wimbledon Championships, the only Grand Slam tournament still held on grass, the private club boasts 19 grass courts. In addition to those, there are dozens of others, some of which are hidden under temporary stands during tournament play. The colors of the club are dark green and purple, though it remains a mystery why those colors were chosen. The Centre Court, which seats 15,000 and is used for many top-seed matches as well as the finals, has a retractable roof that was used for the first time during the 2009 Wimbledon Championships.

The other main court at AELTC is No. 1 Court, which seats 11,500 and is scheduled to have a similar retractable roof in place for the 2019 Championships. Based on your selection, debenture seats are available at the Centre Court and the No. 1 Court. A map of the All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club and seating charts for both the Centre Court and No. 1 Court are featured at the right. 2017 Wimbledon Championship Schedule The All England Lawn Tennis Club Grounds are open daily from 10:30 a.m. until 11 p.m. The matches are scheduled to start on Centre Court at 1:00 p.m. for the first eleven days of the championships, and 2:00 p.m. on the final weekend. The matches on Court No. 1 start at 1:00 p.m. every day of the tournament. On all other courts, play begins at 11:30 a.m. for the first eight days and at 11:00 a.m for the remainder.

Schedule of Matches Men’s and ladies’ singles and doubles, as well as mixed doubles, will be played on all courts during the first week of early round play. During the second week, main draw matches are on Centre and No. 1 Courts. Top seed matches are generally played on the show courts (Centre Court, No. 1 Court, No. 2 Court, No. 3 Court, Court 12 and Court 18). Date Deduct 5% for all three room occupants To start planning your trip of a lifetime: Contact one of our sports travel specialists now at 1-800-465-1765 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST). Complete the Customize This Package form to receive a custom quote and further information.

Download 2017 Wimbledon PDF Brochure 2017 Wimbledon Debenture seating to your chosen session(s) Your choice of room category at some of London’s finest hotels Access to exclusive in stadium restaurants and bars including The Roof Top bar and The Champions Room restaurant Optional city tours, theatre tickets, dinner reservations Complete 2017 Wimbledon Getaway packages (2-night/1-session) available from $1,845/person To receive a detailed electronic brochure for the 2017 Wimbledon Championship, fill out the following form. A link to the brochure will be provided once your form is submitted. We’ll also send you an email with a link to the brochure. Our Sports Travel Specialists are available to answer your questions weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST at 1-800-465-1765. Name* Wimbledon History - A Brief History of The Championships, Wimbledon Wimbledon History Wimbledon Champions Wimbledon History The Wimbledon tennis tournament is one of the oldest sporting events in the world. This tournament is formally called: The Championships, Wimbledon.

This tournament that was first played in the year 1887 gets its name from the place where it was first played, The All England Club which is located in the suburbs of London in a place called Wimbledon. It has been played in the same place ever since. Wimbledon is one of the four major Grand Slam tennis tournaments with the other 3 being the U.S Open, Australian Open and French Open tennis tournaments. While the latter three are played on hard or clay courts, the Wimbledon Championship is the only Grand Slam event that is still being played on a traditional grass court. The Wimbledon tennis tournament starts towards the end of June and is spread over two weeks, ending in early July. This tournament is the third Grand Slam event that is played each year. The Australian Open and the French Open which are played on hard court and clay court respectively are conducted in January and May. This championship is followed by the fourth and final Grand Slam tournament, the US Open, which is again a hard court game, held between August and September each year. The Wimbledon tournament is held in The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. The private club which was founded in the year 1868 was initially known only as The All England Croquet club.

It was renamed to The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in the year 1877, two years after the addition of lawn tennis in 1875 to the list of club activities. In order to herald this change of name to the world, this club conducted the very first Lawn Tennis Championship which since then has come to be known as the Wimbledon Championship. A set of rules and regulations were drawn up for the game and the first game was played in a ground situated off Worple Road in Wimbledon. The laws that were drawn up for the first game have remained relatively unchanged through the years. Only a few changes like the height of the net and the posts were made, in addition to the change in the distance of the line of service from the net. The first championship tournament consisted of just one event: Gentlemen’s singles. The first winner in the history of this tournament was Spencer Gore. The tickets to watch this first ever event was priced at just 1 shilling and 200 people bought them in order to watch the finals. The principle court is also called the “Center Court” because this was the center portion of the ground, when the first tournament was played, with other smaller courts surrounding it.

Today, though the title remains, it is not related to the placement of the court. The Ladies Singles event and the Gentlemen’s doubles event were added to this championship in the year 1884. It was only 36 years later, in the year 1913, the Ladies Doubles event and Mixed Doubles event were added. Until the year 1922, the defender of the title had to only play the final round in order to defeat the challenger who had played through the tournament for the Wimbledon cup. Before 1922, the winners of the previous year’s title were given byes and had to play only the final match. Hence, a lot of them were able to win consecutive titles because these players rested all through the tournament and played only that last match against the person who had defeated all the other opponents. This was followed for all events except the Ladies Doubles and Mixed Doubles. From 1922, the concept of byes was eliminated for all the events and the winners had to play all the matches and defeat their opponents in order to reach the finals.

Ironcialy, though this event is hosted with great pride in Britain, the last time a British man or woman won this trophy was in 1936 (men's singles) and 1977 (women's singles) respectively. Since then, no English player has been able to win this title. Through the years, there have been hardly any changes made to this tournament. There have only been changes made to improve the facilities for the audience, players and other members of the club. Many new building were built in addition to extra grass courts and extensive facilities for the players, press officials and the members of the club. The Millennium building today hosts an entrance building, museum, and bank and ticket office. Looking for a great deal? Exclusive offers & hottest tickets Wimbledon - Tennis Topics - ESPN Past Winners The Championships, Wimbledon, is an annual tennis tournament held each year in London. Wimbledon is the oldest tennis championship in the world and is considered by many the most prestigious, as well. It is one of the four Grand Slam tournaments -- the third in the calendar year -- and the only Grand Slam event held on grass. Wimbledon takes place each summer in June and July at the All England Club in Wimbledon, London.

The tournament has garnered fame both for its exceptional tennis and its well-known traditions, such as the serving of strawberries and cream and Pimm's and lemonade. Wimbledon hosts championships for men's and women's singles and doubles, as well as mixed doubles. The tournament also has junior and invitational events during its two-week span. The Wimbledon Championships began in 1877, when the All England Club, founded solely as a croquet club, embraced the fast-growing sport of lawn tennis. The club decided to host a championship and, before it could do so, put together a set of rules and regulations for the sport (which are very similar to those used today). In 1877, the first year of the Lawn Tennis Championship, the club hosted only a gentlemen's singles competition. The first winner was Spencer Gore, who beat out a 22-man field. About 200 spectators attended the tournament. The tournament was considered a success, and it became an annual event. From the formation of the event until 1922, the previous year's champion received a bye into the final round, resulting in multiple repeat winners in the tournament's first few decades.

Seven years after the first tournament, women were invited to play for the first time. Maud Watson was the first champion of that 1884 ladies' singles competition, winning out of a field of 13. Gentlemen's doubles were introduced in the same year, after the Oxford University club ended its doubles championship in 1883. Tennis was beginning to grow in popularity as a spectator sport. The growth of the sport and of the Wimbledon Championships was owed partly to the success of William and Ernest Renshaw, British twins who combined for 13 singles and doubles titles in eight years between 1881 and 1889. That period of surging interest among London spectators became known as the "Renshaw Rush." By 1900, Wimbledon was of international interest. In 1905, the Championships had its first overseas titleholder: American May Sutton, who won the ladies' singles. Two years later (as Sutton won her second title), Australian Norman Brookes won the men's singles competition, becoming the first men's international winner. Since that year, only two British men have won the men's singles event.

After play was interrupted during World War I, the tournament moved into a new home when the club built much larger grounds on Church Road across town in Wimbledon. The centerpiece of that stadium, the current Centre Court, held 14,000 spectators and did wonders in expanding the tournament's prestige and popularity. Wimbledon continued to thrive after its move and hosted some of the world's best tennis players until it was put on hold once again during World War II. Soldiers nearby used the grounds for training and military functions, and Centre Court was hit by a bomb and suffered huge losses of seats. Some tennis was hosted in 1945, on No. 1 Court, but the Championships did not return until 1946. As Wimbledon became more and more international, the tournament was overrun by talented players from overseas: Rod Laver for the men, Maureen Connolly and Althea Gibson -- the first African-American winner -- for the women. But by the late 1950s, the amateurism of Wimbledon was failing the system. Amateur players were receiving far more money than was allowed by the ITF, and the Wimbledon board set out to reform the rules.

Chairman Herman David attempted in 1959 to "open" the Championships, allowing all players to compete. The ITF denied the move a year later, and the Wimbledon board members continued to push for open play for years. In 1967, Wimbledon hosted a professional tournament one month after the Championships that allowed players no longer eligible to play in July a chance to take a title at Wimbledon. Later that year, the Lawn Tennis Association voted to admit all players to the Championships (and other tournaments in Britain). The ITF had little choice but to react, allowing all tournaments to decide whether to become "open." In the 1968 Championships, Rod Laver and Billie Jean King became the first Open champions. Since the beginning of the Open era, Wimbledon has seen some truly great champions come through its grounds. In 1980, Bjorn Borg became the first man to win five titles at Wimbledon, a mark Pete Sampras (seven) and Roger Federer (six) later would beat.

In 1987, Martina Navratilova became the first player to win six women's singles titles -- all in a row -- and she set the all-time mark with nine titles in 1990. In 2010, a Wimbledon first-round match between John Isner and Nicolas Mahut set a mark for the longest tennis match in history, spanning 11 hours and five minutes over three days. In the same year, Queen Elizabeth II made her first visit to Wimbledon in 33 years, watching Brit Andy Murray in the second round. Three years later, Murray ended a 77-year drought for a native Wimbledon champion, defeating Novak Djokovic in the final. Wimbledon is held each year at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London. The club contains 19 tournament courts, 16 other grass courts and numerous shale or clay courts. It also hosts a museum on the grounds. The club's colors, purple and green, have become as well-known as its famous tournament and remain an important tradition, as is the club's all-white dress code. Centre Court houses a Royal Box for attendance by the royal family, a representative of which attends the Championships most years.

The All England Club was founded in 1868, solely as a croquet club. Seven years later, the club added lawn tennis -- having been developed only a year prior -- to its résumé, setting aside one lawn for tennis. The game was a success and, in 1877, the club changed its name to the All England Croquet and Lawn Tennis Club. The change in name brought about another first for the club, as it hosted the first Lawn Tennis Championship in 1877. That event was held by the club to raise money for a horse-drawn roller for its croquet lawns. By 1882, lawn tennis was by far the more popular sport at the club, and "Croquet" was dropped from its name (it was added back in 1899, mostly for sentimental reasons, forming the name it goes by today). Wimbledon was a popular ground for tennis as the sport became more popular, and the court hosted the tennis events at the 1908 Olympic Summer Games. In 1922, the game had become so popular that Wimbledon was forced to move to bigger grounds, and the club chose its current site at Church Road, Wimbledon.

The current Centre Court was built during the move. The club has been expanded several times, most notably in 1967, when it purchased 11 acres to add more courts. Centre Court remains the largest court at the club and is used for the finals of each event at Wimbledon. It currently sits 15,000, expanded most recently in 2008, and is the fourth-largest court in the world. In 2009, a retractable roof was installed over Centre Court to help appease Wimbledon's famous rain delays. The other show court at All England is No. 1 Court, which holds 11,500, and a third large-scale court, No. 2 Court, was built for the 2009 competition. It holds 4,000. The All England Club uses grass courts for its tournament, which are in use from May to September. The courts use 100 percent rye grass since 2001 and are cut to 8 mm. Wimbledon is the only Grand Slam event still played on grass. The Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum is housed on the club's grounds, having been built in 1977.

It was renovated and expanded (it is the largest tennis museum in the world) in 2006 and now is open to the public year round, except during Wimbledon. One croquet lawn remains at the club (though it is too small for high-level competition). Year-by-Year Wimbledon Singles Champions Tom Anderson missing for Gary Caldwell's first game at Chesterfield PA Sport, PA Gary Caldwell will be without Tom Anderson for his first game as Chesterfield manager against AFC Wimbledon.Former Wigan boss Caldwell, appointed as D... Pat Cash not keen on coaching Nick Kyrgios after Australian Open exit AAP Pat Cash almost coached the volatile Nick Kyrgios but says he has "too much self-respect" to go anywhere near the 21-year-old's players' box now. Sutton stun AFC Wimbledon to secure meeting with Leeds PA Sport, PA Sutton wrote another chapter in their FA Cup history with a dramatic 3-1 win over 10-man AFC Wimbledon. Two goals at the death from Maxime Biamou and ... No new worries for Dons ahead of FA Cup clash PA Sport, PA AFC Wimbledon have no fresh injury concerns ahead of their FA Cup third-round replay against local rivals Sutton.Manager Neal Ardley is likely to be s...

Andy Murray through at Australian Open but admits he feared he'd never win a Grand Slam ESPN staff Andy Murray has admitted that he briefly gave up hope of winning a Grand Slam after losing to Roger Federer in the 2012 Wimbledon final. 2017 Wimbledon Tickets | Championship Tennis Tickets Back to Top Wimbledon, formally known as The Championships, Wimbledon, is the oldest and most prestigious tennis championship event. This highly respected event has attracted world renowned tennis players throughout the years producing some of the most Notable Wimbledon Matches to date. Wimbledon is permanently played at the All England Tennis Club in London where it seats 3,000 spectators. All England Tennis Club has hosted the Wimbledon tournament since 1877 when it was known as the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. Wimbledon has unique traditions and History of its own. Strawberries and cream are served as a traditional snack for audiences. Also, Wimbledon enforces a strict dress code, where all players are required to where almost all white. No other Grand Slam Tournament enforces such a strict dress code for its players.

The Wimbledon originally held events for Men's Singles only, but it later added four more main events to its matches - Women's Singles, Men's Doubles, Women's Doubles and Mixed Doubles. The Wimbledon starts with a total of 128 players all aiming to win the event each year for the highly coveted Wimbledon trophy, title and monetary prizes, and recognition as Wimbledon Champions . Score with TicketCity - the place to go for Wimbledon tennis tickets. How to Buy Wimbledon Tickets 1. Scan through the 2017 Wimbledon Schedule and select the game that you would like to attend, or use the opponent or date filters beside the Wimbledon ticket listings to find the perfect matchup. 2. Click “Select” to reveal all available Wimbledon tickets, the All England Tennis Club interactive seating chart, ticket quantity, and ticket price filters. Use the ticket price filter, and ticket quantity filter to quickly refine your search to the available Wimbledon tickets that are in your price range. You can also utilize the “eTickets Only” filter to find all Wimbledon tickets that will be delivered electronically. The All England Tennis Club interactive map can be employed to reveal all tickets available for a preferred section. Select the perfect tickets and click “Go” to proceed to checkout. 3.

Review the checkout page to ensure that the Wimbledon tickets have been selected, and read through any ticket notes or delivery information. If everything looks correct, fill out the checkout information, and purchase your Wimbledon Tickets! Need help finding the right Wimbledon Tickets? Our Sales and our Service team are available 7 days a week at 1-800-880-8886. 2016 Wimbledon Preview The All England Lawn Tennis Club in London will be hosting the top tennis players in the world at the 2016 Wimbledon Tennis Tournament for the 130th edition of the championships. Coming into the 2016 Wimbledon there is a fight between this year's French Open winner, Novak Djokovic, and Andy Murray, who is ranked No. 2, for the win. Even though Roger Federer missed the French Open to recover from an injury, he will be returning to his best surface at Wimbledon&rsquo;s grass court to take another run at the competition. This is a scenario Wimbledon fans have seen before between Djokovic, Murray and Federer, but it is predicted that Djokovic will defend his title and come that much closer to a calendar-year Slam.

For the women&rsquo;s side, the final match-up is expected to be against No. 1 Serena Williams and 2016 French Open winner, Garbine Muguruza. Williams will be competing to defend her Ladies single championship at the 2015 Wimbledon, but after a defeat by Muguruza in the French Open, the Wimbledon trophy is up for grabs. The Wimbledon at All England Tennis Club Address: Church Rd, Wimbledon, London SW19 5AE, United Kingdom Wimbledon is the most prestigious tennis tournament in the world. It is played every summer in London, England, in the borough of Wimbledon. The venue is the All England Tennis Club . The club&rsquo;s patron is Queen Elizabeth II, and it has only 375 full members. The club has 19 grass courts, which it famous for world-wide. Wimbledon is the only major tournament to be played on grass. The largest court is Centre Court, with the next two being Court No. 1 and Court No. 2.

All England Tennis Club Seating Chart 2016 Wimbledon Schedule 2017 Wimbledon Packages | Wimbledon Travel Packages | Roadtrips Debenture seating at your chosen session(s) Your choice of room category at some of London’s finest hotels Access to exclusive in stadium restaurants and bars including The Roof Top bar and The Champions Room restaurant Optional city tours, theatre tickets, dinner reservations Custom 3 night/2 session packages from $13,925 per person (based on double occupancy) Attend the highly anticipated concluding matches at Wimbledon’s Centre Court As the tournament reaches its final few days, the excitement at Wimbledon intensifies as the top 4 men and women take to the courts in an impressive display of strength, strategy, and endurance. Though the atmosphere is incredible throughout the tournament, it continues to escalate as fans watch in awe as the finest players are eliminated one by one until a champion is crowned. Experience the best of the best at Wimbledon and London with Roadtrips. Our sports travel experts will work with you to create a bespoke, once-in-a-lifetime experience to this marquee event.

2017 Wimbledon Semifinals and/or Finals standard packages (3-night/2-session) available from $13,925 per person (based on double occupancy). To start planning your trip of a lifetime: Contact one of our sports travel specialists now at 1-800-465-1765 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST). Complete the Customize This Package form to receive a custom quote and further information. The Ultimate Wimbledon Experience “The King (or Queen) of all tennis tournaments, the Championships held each Summer at the All England Lawn Tennis Club in London are iconic in both sport and destination.” What a match! Wimbledon and London provide the ultimate backdrop for the best in tennis and a fantastic luxury travel experience that will put you up close to the action and give you exclusive and private access to the best of Her Majesty’s London. Our Ultimate Wimbledon invites you to take in matches between the world’s top players from prime vantage points at Centre Court. Enjoy seating fit for royalty plus exclusive access to in-stadium lounges and restaurants.

Then let us guide you gracefully onward into the finest that London can offer including dining with the chefs of Joel Robuchon, private access and butler service at a West End theatre and a very special evening ‘Live at The Ritz’. Your home for it all is one of the newest and best jewels in London’s hotel crown. The Corinthia Hotel has been an instant classic since its inception just a few years ago: classic luxury with every modern convenience, sumptuous bedding, all-marble bathrooms and over-sized rooms are complemented with award-winning restaurants and an amazing urban spa. Get ready to be immersed in privilege, luxury and the world’s best tennis. Below you will find a suggested sample itinerary, please remember we will work with you to completely customize your preferred experience based on your tastes, desires and budget. Day 1 – July 11, 2017 Upon arrival at Heathrow International Airport you will be greeted after customs and escorted to your waiting transfer and chauffeured by Jaguar XL to the luxurious Corinthia Hotel. Your home for the next week is just steps away from Trafalgar, Westminster and the ever-flowing Thames.

You’ve no worry of a wait for your room as your early check-in is guaranteed and you will be met and assisted on arrival at the hotel. Freshen up at your leisure and then meet your onsite host in the hotel’s stunning lobby lounge for a short review of your trip and a chance to employ your host’s services for any last minute concierge requests. Take the afternoon to enjoy a stroll through the West End or a jog by the Royal Horse Guards before tonight’s dinner. L’Atelier by Joel Rubuchon is elegant, modern, vibrant and more than worthy of the praise that follows this highly awarded Michelin chef. Try the langoustine fritters and anything with the mashed potatoes (how can something so simple be so good!) while sipping select French wines. When you are done, the hotel is a fifteen minute stroll away or The Corinthia’s car service can pick you up and whisk you home in mere moments. Day 2 – July 12, 2017 Let’s see some tennis! Enjoy a perfect cappuccino, fresh berries and a your choice of breakfast at your leisure.

When you are ready, we’ll transfer you again by Jaguar to the All England Lawn Tennis Club for your first sessions on the grass. Your seats are among the best that can be had and you may very well notice celebrities or royalty nearby. Today the final eight men will compete to move toward the Finals. On offer is a multitude of tennis. When needed, slip away to the private confines of one of the exclusive restaurants and bars for a glass of champagne or a cup of chantilly and strawberries. Stay for as long or as little as you like. Later in the day, we’ve arranged for a reserved table for you at one of Wimbledon’s most renowned restaurants. When you ‘ve had your fill of tennis, bubbles and berries, your chauffeur will be there to escort back to the ultimate comfort of The Corinthia. Day 3 – July 13, 2017 Enjoy another wonderful breakfast at your leisure. After breakfast you’ll meet your host who will introduce you to your own certified Blue Badge Guide for your custom-designed tour of London. Prior to your trip, your personal concierge will help you choose the sights and attractions of London that will best make up your day.

If you’re a foodie, stroll through the farm to table Borough Market. Interested in all things Royal? We’ll take you to the Tower of London for a private viewing of the British crown jewels. This evening we’ll take you to the West End for a special VIP evening at the theatre. You’ll start your evening around the corner from the theatre at The Criterion. Regarded as one of the most spectacular fine dining restaurants in London, The Criterion exudes a timeless opulence. Enjoy the finest and freshest ingredients in the British Isles under gilded ceilings, scarlet velvet and mirrored walls that beautifully reflect the seductive light. Moments away, the private butlers of the Gielgud Theatre await your arrival. Be pampered with their service as you watch one of the West End’s hottest shows. Day 4 – July 14, 2017 Breakfast at your leisure. Today we ease into the day with a restorative experience at a truly amazing spa. ESPA at The Corinthia may be the most amazing urban spa anywhere. Its 10,000 square feet of luxurious space are spread over four floors culminating in a subterranean thermal floor that seems out of a James Bond movie.

With exclusive beauty and dining areas, discreet private suites and relaxation pods, a dramatic amphitheatre sauna, hammam, steam room and ice fountain, every sense is indulged. Your experience includes a personalized facial, a customized massage, a light lunch in the Spa lounge and unlimited access to the thermal floor. Refreshed and rejuvenated we’ll transfer you back to Wimbledon for the thrilling Semi Final matches and more champagne, strawberries and cream. This evening’s dinner is served at the counter over-looking the kitchen at Boca di Lupo. Watch the chef prepare a parade of delicious small plates in London’s hottest Italian restaurant. Day 5 – July 15, 2016 Sleep in today and enjoy a relaxing morning and another perfect Corinthia breakfast at the Whitehall Restaurant. This afternoon it’s back to the grass courts for the beginning of Finals Weekend at Wimbledon . On tap today are the top ladies of the tournament in the Ladies Final. Once again enjoy your Debenture seat privileges should you need to escape the elements or just want to indulge in some bubbly. Also on today’s card are Doubles Finals. After the tennis, glide back to The Corinthia in your Jaguar to prepare for a very special night.

Live at the Ritz is a special time to share with loved ones on summer Saturday nights combining fine dining and live entertainment for a fabulous cabaret evening of dinner and dancing in one of the most beautiful dining rooms in London. Your gourmet four-course dinner arrives to the sounds of Peter O’Donnell and his band; who bring the evening to life with a selection of songs from the American Songbook, including swing favorites from the Rat Pack and Cole Porter. Get up on the dance floor or sit back and enjoy a candlelight dinner, the perfect cocktail and fabulous music. Day 6 – July 16, 2017 Enjoy your breakfast at leisure. Today your Grand Slam experience culminates with Men’s Finals at Centre Court. While millions of fans are glued to their TV screens, you will be in the heart of the action. Today enjoy debenture seating in the Champions Room at Wimbledon for lunch prior to the match and then head down to your prime seats to watch history unfold. After the final match point is won and the trophy is presented there is still time for one more stop on the way back to The Corinthia.

Take to the sky and watch the lights twinkle over the most iconic sights of London as you enjoy a farewell champagne toast high above the Thames at the top of the London Eye. Day 7 – July 17, 2017 On your last day, you are greeted again by name at breakfast. Your cappuccino arrives almost as you sit down and you revel in the hospitality and experiences that you have enjoyed all week. Although this is your day to return home, you feel like a world champion. When ready, your host thanks you again for joining us and assists you with your things for your transfer to the airport and your trip home. More great restaurants that we will be happy to arrange for you… Goodman’s – We prefer the Mayfair location for buzzy atmosphere and great steaks; your choice of Scottish grass-fed beef or American Prime specially imported. Asia De Cuba – At the St. Martin’s Lane Hotel. Jeffrey Chodorow’s unique blend of Caribbean and Asian cuisines served in a high-energy and dramatic setting. Hawksmoor – Off an alley in Seven Dials, the basement of an old brewery has been turned into a temple of meat. Come for Sunday Roast and heart stopping duck fat potatoes.

Rates Custom Semifinals and/or Finals packages available from $8,635 per person. The 6-night Ultimate Wimbledon Experience as described is $37,875 per person. Rates do not include cost of dinner recommendations. However, our specialty is custom packages tailored to fit you perfectly. To customize the Wimbledon experience of a lifetime please contact one of our sports travel specialists at 1-800-465-1765 (weekdays between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. CST) or submit a custom trip request . *Rates are per person in USD based on double occupancy (single and triple occupancy available). A 35% deposit will hold your spot. A second 35% payment is required by January 1, 2017. Final balance is due 60 days prior to travel. Rates include all local and state taxes. Availability and pricing subject to change. Your Personally Customized Wimbledon Semifinals and/or Finals Experience Here at Roadtrips, we believe that no one knows what your ideal sports travel experience looks like better than you.

For that reason, we offer customized travel and a consultative approach to help you create your perfect trip, one that will leave you with memories to last a lifetime. We invite you to call one of your sports travel specialists at 1-800-465-1765 (weekdays between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. CST) to discuss what your custom trip will look like. Or, fill out the information we need to build your custom trip request and one of our sports travel specialists will contact you. 2017 Wimbledon Semis and/or Finals Standard Packages Include: Debenture seating for two days at Centre Court 4 days/3 nights accommodations in your choice of 4 & 5 star hotels Access to exclusive in-stadium restaurants and bars Full English breakfast daily Private transfers (sedan, limousine, luxury motor coach, helicopter) Airfare (economy, first class, private jet) Complete 2017 Wimbledon Semifinals and/or Finals Standard Packages available from $13,925 per person (based on double occupancy).

To start planning your trip of a lifetime: Contact one of our sports travel specialists now at 1-800-465-1765 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST). Complete the Customize This Package form to receive a custom quote and further information. Your Accommodations at the 2017 Wimbledon Championship Our experienced Product Development Team meticulously researches first class hotels so you don’t have to! Our distinctive accommodations are chosen for their excellent service, great value, amazing amenities, and convenient location. The Ritz London150 Piccadilly, London, England View Gallery Your Preferred Seats at The All England Lawn Tennis Club The legendary All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club (AELTC), or the All-England Club as it is also known, was founded in 1868 in the London suburb of Wimbledon. Home to the famous Wimbledon Championships, the only Grand Slam tournament still held on grass, the private club boasts 19 grass courts. In addition to those, there are dozens of others, some of which are hidden under temporary stands during tournament play.

The colors of the club are dark green and purple, though it remains a mystery why those colors were chosen. The Centre Court, which seats 15,000 and is used for many top-seed matches as well as the finals, has a retractable roof that was used for the first time during the 2009 Wimbledon Championships. The other main court at AELTC is No. 1 Court, which seats 11,500 and is scheduled to have a similar retractable roof in place for the 2019 Championships. Based on your selection, debenture seats are available at the Centre Court and the No. 1 Court. A map of the All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club and seating charts for both the Centre Court and No. 1 Court are featured at the right. 2017 Wimbledon Championships Schedule The All England Lawn Tennis Club Grounds are open daily from 10:30 a.m. until 11 p.m. The matches are scheduled to start on Centre Court at 1:00 p.m. for the first eleven days of the championships, and 2:00 p.m. on the final weekend. The matches on Court No.

1 start at 1:00 p.m. every day of the tournament. On all other courts, play begins at 11:30 a.m. for the first eight days and at 11:00 a.m for the remainder. Schedule of Matches Men’s and ladies’ singles and doubles, as well as mixed doubles, will be played on all courts during the first week of early round play. During the second week, main draw matches are on Centre and No. 1 Courts. Top seed matches are generally played on the show courts (Centre Court, No. 1 Court, No. 2 Court, No. 3 Court, Court 12 and Court 18). Date Deduct 5% for all three room occupants To start planning your trip of a lifetime: Contact one of our sports travel specialists now at 1-800-465-1765 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST). Complete the Customize This Package form to receive a custom quote and further information.

Download 2017 Wimbledon PDF Brochure 2017 Wimbledon Debenture seating at your chosen session(s) Your choice of room category at some of London’s finest hotels Access to exclusive in stadium restaurants and bars including The Roof Top bar and The Champions Room restaurant Optional city tours, theatre tickets, dinner reservations Custom 3 night/2 session packages from $13,925 per person (based on double occupancy) To receive a detailed electronic brochure for the 2017 Wimbledon Championship, fill out the following form. A link to the brochure will be provided once your form is submitted. We’ll also send you an email with a link to the brochure. Our Sports Travel Specialists are available to answer your questions weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST at 1-800-465-1765. Name* Wimbledon Championships | Britannica.com Wimbledon Championships Roger Federer Wimbledon Championships, byname of All-England Championships, internationally known tennis championships played annually in London at Wimbledon .

The tournament, held in late June and early July, is one of the four annual “Grand Slam” tennis events—along with the Australian , French , and U.S. Opens —and is the only one still played on natural grass. The first Wimbledon championship was held in 1877 on one of the croquet lawns of the All England Croquet and Lawn Tennis Club (since 1882 the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club). In 1884 a women’s championship was introduced at Wimbledon, and the national men’s doubles was transferred there from Oxford . Mixed doubles and women’s doubles were inaugurated in 1913. May Sutton, the first U.S. women’s champion to win at Wimbledon, in her match with Dorothea … Culver Pictures In 1920 Suzanne Lenglen of France became the first person to win three Wimbledon championships (in singles and doubles events) in a single year; in 1937 Don Budge of the United States became the first man to win three Wimbledon championships in a single year.

(In 1938 he repeated that feat, and he also won the other three championships of the Grand Slam.) In 1980 Björn Borg of Sweden won the men’s singles for a fifth consecutive year; this was a feat not achieved since the winning streaks of William Renshaw (1880s) and Laurie Doherty (1900s), which were held under the old challenge-round system that gave an advantage to defending champions. Martina Navratilova of the United States won six consecutive women’s championships (1982–87), eclipsing the record of Lenglen (1919–23). In 1990 Navratilova captured her ninth single’s title to break the record set by Helen Wills . Later notable players at Wimbledon include Pete Sampras of the United States, who in 2000 won his seventh title to tie Renshaw, and Roger Federer of Switzerland , whose fifth consecutive title in 2007 equaled Borg’s streak; in 2012 Federer also captured a record-tying seventh Wimbledon title.

Sweden’s Björn Borg returning a shot at Wimbledon in 1976, the first of his five consecutive … Leo Mason Martina Navratilova competing in the 1986 Wimbledon Championships. Leo Mason Wimbledon travel guide - Wikitravel Understand[ edit ] Wimbledon is a well-known and affluent suburb in the southwest of London , England and is part of the London Borough of Merton [1] . It is, of course, best known for the All England Lawn Tennis Championships (or often just referred to as Wimbledon) held every summer and which form part of the worldwide tennis grand slam series. This is the oldest tennis championship in the entire world. Centre Court at Wimbledon By tube[ edit ] Wimbledon is serviced by the following stations: Wimbledon (District line). During the Tennis Championships, direct buses run from outside for a small charge. South Wimbledon (Northern line). Southfields (District line). This is the most convenient station for the tennis club. Please note that the quickest route into Wimbledon from central London is usually via a combination of Tube and the National Rail. Though the District Line is the most obvious choice from central London, it is usually the least efficient.

Trains depart every 3-5 minutes from Waterloo to Wimbledon during week days with a journey time of about 15 minutes (South West Trains operates this service.) By train[ edit ] Wimbledon Station is the most important transport hub in the area. Located in central Wimbledon, it is well served by South West Trains [2] and First Capital Connect [3] train companies. Services run from London Waterloo via Clapham Junction to Wimbledon Station (about 15 min). Trains from Wimbledon go to Guildford , Hampton Court , Dorking, Shepperton and Woking . Change at Clapham Junction to get to Brighton , Epsom , Gatwick , Reading , Portsmouth and further afield. Wimbledon Station has two entrances, one at the front of the station serving as a drop off point for cars and a taxi stop and one to the side that leads to buses and a shopping mall. Disabled access to the 10 platforms are by lifts. Public toilets can be found near the tube District Line platforms. There are food and drink shops within the station complex. By plane[ edit ] Wimbledon is almost equidistant between the two major London Airports, Gatwick Airport and Heathrow Airport .

The quickest way from Gatwick is to catch a fast [4] Southern train for Victoria and get off at Clapham Junction. Here, change onto a South West Trains service south bound to Wimbledon (weekdays: 15 an hour). From Heathrow, you can either catch the London Underground Piccadilly Line from Heathrow to Earls Court and change onto the District Line to Wimbledon, or you can catch the Heathrow Express (or Heathrow Connect) service to London Paddington Station and then catch a Wimbledon bound District line train from there. Both of these require luggage movement through underground stations. By tram[ edit ] Wimbledon is served by the Wimbledon to Croydon tramlink which terminates at Wimbledon Station (routes 3 and 4), other tram stops in the area include Dundonald Road and Merton Park. A route map can be found here [5] . By car[ edit ] The A219 runs through Wimbledon Hill Road, Wimbledon Bridge to the Broadway and beyond. The A3 is the main route to Wimbledon when coming in from the M25 Motorway or Heathrow Airport. From Gatwick Airport follow the M23/M25/A217.

The nearest petrol station is an Esso Garage with a Tesco Metro (Open 24 hours) found along the Broadway towards South Wimbledon underground station. Get around[ edit ] Wimbledon is mostly pedestrian friendly and most places can be easily reached on foot. Buses leave outside the Centre Court Shopping Mall next to Wimbledon station. The main bus station is near Hartfield Rd on Sir Cyril Black Way (behind Morrisons supermarket and the car park on Hartfield Rd). Additionally, there is a taxi stand outside the main entrance to Wimbledon Station. By bus[ edit ] Wimbledon is served by local bus routes including routes 57 Kingston/Clapham Park), 93 (Putney Bridge/North Cheam), 131 (Kingston/Tooting Broadway), 156 (Vauxhall), 163 (Morden), 164 (Sutton), 200 (Raynes Park/Mitcham), 219 (Clapham Junction), 493 (Richmond/Tooting) and N87 Night Bus (Aldwych/Kingston). A bus map of Wimbledon (PDF) can be found here [6] .

By car[ edit ] Parking available at Centre Court Shopping Mall. Off-street parking is normally made available by home owners looking to make some additional income from the rental of their driveways and garages. Prices are normally in the region of £30-50. Alternatively, you can try renting one of these private parking spaces online through various services. See[ edit ][ add listing ] Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum, Centre Court, All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, Church Rd, [7] . 10:30AM-5PM, closed 24-26 Dec, 1 Jan, middle Su and first M after the Championships. £12, concessions £10, children under 16 £7, children under 5 free, tours available with additional fee edit The windmill on Wimbledon Common. Wimbledon Common, ☎ +44 20 8788 7655 ( rangersoffice@wpcc.org.uk ), [8] . 24 hrs. A large area (460 hectares) of woodlands, open grass areas and healthland with a windmill, nature trails and ponds. Free.

edit Wimbledon Society Museum of Local History, 22 Ridgway, Wimbledon, ☎ +44 20 8296 9914. Sa Su 2:30PM-5PM, by appointment at other times. Showing local history in Wimbledon from the Stone Age to the present day. Free. edit Wimbledon Windmill Museum, (On Wimbledon Common), [9] . End Mar-end Oct Sa 2PM-5PM, Su 11AM-5PM. A museum which depicts the history of windmills. £1, children £0.50, concessions £0.50. edit Buddhapadipa Temple, 14 Calonne Rd, [10] . Temple ground: M-F 9AM-6PM, main temple: weekends. The first Buddhist temple in the UK. edit Cannizaro Park, (West side of Wimbledon Common, next to the Cannizaro House Hotel), [11] . 34 acres of parkland. edit Wimbledon[ edit ] Each June the All England Lawn Tennis Championships [12] are organized, one of the four "Grand Slams" for professional tennis.

Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Club has been chosen to host the tennis matches for the 2012 Olympic Games from Thursday 2 August – Saturday 11 August, 2012. 172 athletes will compete for 4 gold medals in tennis [13] . New Wimbledon Theatre, The Broadway, ☎ 0870 060 6646, [14] . The theatre is a Grade II Listed Edwardian theatre showing West End plays and musicals. edit Odeon Cinema, Odeon Wimbledon, The Piazza, The Broadway, [15] . 0871 22 44 007. A large modern multiplex in Central Wimbledon with 12 screens and IMAX screen. edit Polka Theatre, 240 The Broadway, ☎ +44 20 8543 4888, [16] .

Telephone bookings: M 9:30AM-4:30PM, Tu-F 9:30AM-6PM, Sa 10AM-5PM; box office opening hours: Tu-F 9:30AM-4:30PM, Sa 11AM-5:30PM. Childrens theatre. edit Ridgway Stables, 93 Ridgway, ☎ +44 20 8946 7400, [17] . Tu-Su 9AM-5:30PM. Lessons and horse riding on Wimbledon Common. edit Wimbledon Village Stables, 24 a/b High St, ☎ +44 20 8946 8579, [18] . Lessons and horse riding on Wimbledon Common. edit It is possible to still see the dying-out pastimes of speedway, banger racing and dog-racing at Wimbledon Stadium, [19] one of the few-remaining dog-track arenas of its kind in London (which once had 23), along with at Walthamstow and Crayford.

The football team AFC Wimbledon plays further west nowadays in a ground-share at Kingstonians, in Berrylands (after the original 'Crazy gang' was forcibily relocated to Milton Keynes by the then-owner for commercial reasons). Buy[ edit ][ add listing ] Shops are to be found along the Broadway towards South Wimbledon and along Wimbledon Hill towards Wimbledon Village and and in Wimbledon Village itself. Centre Court Shopping, (In Central Wimbledon next to the station), ☎ +44 20 8944 8323, [20] . M-W F 9.30AM-7PM Sa 9AM-6PM, Th 9.30AM-8PM, Su 11AM-5PM. Shopping mall with two floors of shops. Includes shops such as Body Shop, Boots, Debenhams, Gap, H&M, Kew, La Senza, Monsoon, River Island, Sony and Warehouse. There are food outlets on the third floor and a cafe on the ground floor.

edit The Fish Peddlar, 40 Replingham Rd (tube: Southfields), ☎ +44 20 8871 4411 ( info@fishpeddlar.co.uk ), [21] . M-F 10AM-5PM, Sa 10AM-4PM. Southfields' fishmonger. Stock can be a bit sparse early in the week, but from Thursday onwards there is usually a decent amount on offer. Orders can be placed in advance. edit Supermarkets. Include Morrisons (The Broadway), M&S (Centre Court), Sainsburys (Worple Rd and The Broadway towards South Wimbledon), Tesco Metro (Centre Court, South Wimbledon & Wimbledon Village) and Waitrose (near Wimbledon Bridge). edit Elys is a Department store just off the High Street and a few minutes' walk from the Tube & Rail station. Sleep[ edit ][ add listing ] Antoinette Hotel, The Broadway, ☎ +44 20 8543 4222, [43] . A 50 bedroom hotel, under new management and recently refurbished.

edit Cannizaro House, West Side, Wimbledon Common, ☎ +44 20 8879 1464 (fax: +44 20 8879 7338), [44] . A beautiful hotel overlooking Cannizaro Park to the rear and Wimbledon Common to the front. Excellent dining. edit Justin James Hotel, 43 Worple Road, ☎ +44 20 947 4271 (fax: +44 20 8296 6715), [45] . edit The Phoenix, 123-125 Merton Road, ☎ +44 20 8542 0826, [46] . edit The Wimbledon Hotel, 78 Worple Rd, ☎ +44 20 8946 9265 (fax: +44 20 8946 1581), [47] . Small family run hotel.

edit Worcester House Hotel, 38 Alwyne Road, ☎ +44 20 8946 1300 (fax: +44 20 8946 9120), [48] . Small family run hotel. edit

Question: The Wimbledon tennis championships are held in which city?
Answer: London