Watch tennis at Wimbledon

The Wimbledon Championships, commonly known simply as Wimbledon, is the oldest tennis tournament in the world and is widely regarded as the most prestigious. Wimbledon is one of the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments, the others being the Australian Open, the French Open, and the US Open. Wimbledon is the only major still played on grass, the traditional tennis playing surface. Also, it is the only Grand Slam that does not conduct night matches, imposing a night curfew instead.

A day out watching tennis at Wimbledon is more than just watching tennis – the sporting aspect is just part of it. Other festive events surrounding The Championships recreate a kind of garden party. You can enjoy a glass of Pimms, eat the traditional strawberries and cream, and hang out admiring the well-dressed crowds. The grass courts and strict dress code give Wimbledon a classic vibe. Tickets for Centre Court are like gold dust, with people applying months in advance, but it’s usually easier to get tickets to watch tennis on the smaller courts. To get to Wimbledon, take the Tube to Wimbledon Park.

Address: Church Rd, Wimbledon, London SW19 5AE, UK

Opening hours: 12 days in July from midday to 6 pm

Phone: +44 20 8944 1066

Price: Tickets start from £25

Website: www.wimbledon.com

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