Wimbledon
Once a year in the month of June we get on board the Wimbledon rollercoaster - and it's usually a stomach-churning ride. Whether you're camping overnight for centre court tickets or watching the action from the local pub, don't miss the Wimbledon experience.
The Lawn Tennis Championships at Wimbledon have developed from the garden party atmosphere of the first meeting in 1877, witnessed by a few hundred spectators, to a highly professional tournament attracting an attendance of nearly 500,000 and through the press, radio and television a following of millions throughout the world.
All eyes will, as ever, will fall on our hopefuls as they attempt to make it through those early stages of the competition. Henman may be past his best but there's plenty of new blood coming through, in particular Andy Murray. Who knows, Henman Hill may become Mount Murray before too long!
Anybody for strawberries and champagne?
The village of Wimbledon, at the top of Wimbledon Hill, is less than 10 miles from the centre of London but feels like it’s in the heart of the countryside. There can be no better excuse to visit this lovely part of the country than to sit back in the sunshine, surround yourself with rows of hydrangeas and the smell of fresh paint and watch the aspiring world champions battle it out on immaculate tennis courts.
Whilst you are there, the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum is a must-see for fans of the sport. Explore the history of the tournament, see the celebrated trophies and tour the legendary Centre Court.
Warming up for Wimbledon
The Stella Artois Championships annually attract many of the world's top ranking male players to the The Queen's Club, London. Held in the run up to Wimbledon it is consistently supported by the cream of men's singles and doubles players.
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