All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club

An item on my personal bucket list was finally checked off! A huge tennis fan, while in London, I wanted to make sure to plan a visit. A tour was purchased. As the cab arrived, and as I exited, I was very excited being finally at the All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club. I could heard my heart. Entering the campus I was surprised by its grand size. Soon, I was informed the pristine well-manicured green lawn is the star of the club. It is not to be disturbed or walked up upon. The tour took us entirely throughout the entire complex, including center court! Ample time was provided for questions and answers. Our tour guide was particularly wonderful. I found it amazing finally being at Center Court! Photos were taken and my dreams ignited, hoping one day to return for a match! A few items purchased at the gift shop were equitably priced.

Had the opportunity to visit Wimbledon courts as part of guided tour. Nearest metro station is Southfields - 16 minutes walk. Amazing experience seeing the courts and broadcast area. The grass was spic and span.

One of the Holy Grail for a sports enthusiast. Was a privilege queuing up and getting ground pass for the final day 13 July 2025. Everything is so well organised , clear signs right from the Southfields underground station, through “The Queue” and beyond! There are stewards everywhere and help with any questions you may have. I stood in line at about 9:55 am and by 11:15 I was inside the Wimbledon arena with my grounds pass ( 20 GBP) for the day. Had a wonderful time seeing all the different courts ( barring number 1 and center court of course) . Was nice to spend time on Court 2, known as the graveyard ( often many seeds being upset ). Signage is so clear and you can’t get lost ! They manage queues everywhere - everything has lines, including the gift shop, food stalls, souvenir places , photo points ( near center court ) but there are always stewards assisting you. It was a hot day ( week) and the water refill stations were helpful in staying hydrated. Plenty of drink and food options, naturally expensive but offer good quantity. The ultimate experience was “The Hill” where people sit up from many hours before to find good spots for watching the finals on the giant screen there. I was lucky to find a good spot under a shade ( much in demand !). The atmosphere was fun and sporty and was a culmination of a great day enjoying the sport ! A fantastic venue and the effort feels all worth it.

The tour around this private tennis club was really phenomenal! They do a fantastic job of telling the story of the club that was founded in 1868. See centre court, 1st court and the infamous #18 court that held the longest match in tennis history! The only disappointment was the merchandise store was lacking in selection and sizes when visited. The grounds were absolutely beautiful!!

Wondering if joining The Queue is worth it? Absolutely, yes! 🎾🙌 The Queue isn’t just a line, it’s an experience. The atmosphere’s great, super friendly and full of tennis fans from all over the world just excited to be there. It can actually be a really fun and memorable day out, especially if you come prepared for all kinds of British weather. 🎟️ Want the best shot at getting tickets? Aim to arrive before 5am, definitely before 6am. For a chance at premium Show Court tickets (Centre Court, No.1 or No.2), consider camping overnight. The first 1,500 people usually receive wristbands that guarantee entry to a Show Court. 🤷🏽‍♀️ Here’s how it works: When you arrive, find a steward and get your Queue Card to lock in your place. If you’re camping, stewards will wake you up around 6am, after which you’ll need to check large items (like tents) into Left Luggage at Wimbledon Park, then it’s back in the queue for the final shuffle toward the gates. ✅ What to bring - your Queue essentials: • ☂️ Umbrella (just in case!) • ☀️ Sunscreen & 😎 Sunglasses • 👒 Hat for shade • 🥤 Coffee & plenty of water • 🧺 Picnic blanket, cushion & food to last several hours Pack smart, plan ahead and The Queue can be one of the most iconic and enjoyable parts of the Wimbledon experience.

Tennis heaven on earth. We visited for Wimbledon and had a wonderful experience. The grounds are beautiful, the courts are stunning, and the attention to detail is incredible. Every staff member we encountered was incredibly friendly, which only heightened our experience. While the grounds are relatively small for the scale of the event, we never felt it was uncomfortable or overcrowded. There were plenty of concession stands with a variety of food and beverage options, which were continually replenished quickly. There are also plenty of toilets on site and, while sometimes there were short lines, they moved quick and the toilets were always clean.

I visited the All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club last month and had such a wonderful experience! Although I went just two weeks before Wimbledon, which meant the Centre Court wasn’t accessible due to event preparations, there was still so much to enjoy. The Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum was a real highlight—rich in history, interactive exhibits, and filled with iconic memorabilia. You can really feel the legacy of the sport come alive there. And of course, I couldn’t leave without doing a little shopping at the official Wimbledon store. Let’s just say I left with more bags than I planned! Even without access to Centre Court, the visit was absolutely worth it. Can’t wait to come back during a quieter time—or maybe even during the Championships one day!

The most incredible experience for any tennis fan, sport lover, history lover or bucket list chaser. This is a must do in England. Highly recommend downloading the Wimbledon app prior to your visit. There is a wealth of information on it, and you need the app for joining the queue later on (if you have to queue) so make sure this is done prior to your arrival. We were very lucky on our visit, and arrived to the ground between 15:30 and 16:00 for the day the second women semi final was taking place. There was no queue, and we got ground access tickets straight away, so walked into Wimbledon without wait. It is always busy, but there are so many courts to see and experience that you don’t feel crowded. The grounds pass is just £25, and apart from centre court and court 1, you get access to very single court, and every area the general public can access in the ground. We spent out time between viewing the outside courts, soaking up the atmosphere at one of the beautiful onsite bars, and then watching the semi final on Henman Hill. I cannot recommend this anymore, even if you have court tickets, it is such an experience to sit on the hill and watch one of the matches on the big screen. Drink and food prices are what you would expect for a sports event, and no different from the center of London. So i found the prices normal, and the most recommended and must try item is obviously the Wimbledon strawberries with cream, priced at just £2.70. The gift shop is the only place that is extremely over priced, charging £10 or more for a fridge magnet or keyring, so chose wisely what you would like to purchase. Overall a fantastic day out, I cannot wait to return and try the ballot next year for centre court tickets!

Wimbledon is absolutely beautiful! I can't believe I finally made it here. It's so cool being able to walk where Djokovic, Federer, Nadal, Alcaraz, and all of the former greats have played. We booked a tour online. On the tour we got to see court 1, centre court, the press room, a roofop, and walk the grounds. After the tour we had tickets for the museum. The grass is absolutely breathtaking. I can't believe what great care everything is in. Especially after I toured the Australian Open in Melbroune this past summer. This venue is certainly the granddaddy of them all. I like how they leave the scores of the championship matches on the scoreboard all year. And then, throughout the park they have the entire bracket scores from every single match played during Wimbledon of that year. I liked all of the history and facts that they tell you along the way. The only downside is they need to give more time for photos. You'd get like exactly 1 minute for a photo and then get yelled at about moving onto the next location.

I ordered five sets (6 bracelets per set) of the stretchy bracelets as gifts for tennis friends here in California. One bracelet was missing the umbrella charm from one of the sets ordered. After several emails, I was offered a 20% discount which I view as unacceptable. The only right way to correct this is for the shop to send a replacement, otherwise, one friend will get a defective bracelet. Customer Service is severely lacking and disappointing given the constant Wimbledon mantra of excellence. Guess not in my case.

It's been a lifelong dream to visit the All England Lawn Tennis Club to see Wimbledon. Finally just decided to step up and actually try and get tickets. Was fortunate enough to score both Centre Court and No. 1 Court tickets for the same day! I should start with actually getting here. It's pretty straightforward. If you're taking the Tube, you want to take the District Line and the closest station is Southfields. Be prepared to walk though, it is about a 20 min walk to AELTC. You get to also pass by the Queue too...very fortunate I did not have to go through overnight camping at the Queue. I have nothing but amazing things to say about the facilities here. Even though it's a very very old place, you wouldn't be able to tell with all the modernization they have done here. Quite beautiful honestly! Centre Court is obviously where everyone wants to be, I do wish that the corridors were less tight but it is after all a very old structure in the first place. No. 1 Court is much more modern since it was built in 1997 and thus has more concourse space. But both have amazing leg room. Never felt more comfortable! Food options are plentiful. There are quick service options as well as three different sitdown restaurants that you can make reservations for. And of course, you can't come here without having the famous strawberries and cream! Every tennis fan must find a way to come to AELTC one day. It basically is a pilgrimage for tennis fans!

Aside from high adventure hiking This is one of my most memorable experiences All fans of sport can appreciate wimbledon Tennis fans must make one trip in their life time

Since 2005, I have been to the Wimbledon Championships over 10x. The traditions, the class, the match-ups, and the legendary queue all have me coming back year after year. Unlike any other tournament, they hold a 12hr queue line each day for your chance to buy front row tickets on Centre Court and Court #1. I have been fortunate enough to get Front Row tickets twice with only a 10£ set back. Any other Grand Slam, these tickets would cost over $1,000! I believe this queue alone adds something to the tournament and to the game of tennis. Those who are die-hard tennis fans get to watch up close tennis for the same price as Grounds passes. The noise level and etiquette is quite different from the US and Australian Open as well. Woman wear their white, flowered hats while men are dapper with suits and dress shoes. If you attend, do not go without having their famous Strawberries & Cream with a glass of Champagne. This is a tournament standard! Every year I look forward to coming back to one of my first Grand Slams of tennis I attended and my favorite tournament in the world!

Came for Wimbledon 2017- Federer took his 8th title, but unfortunately I didn't get to see it. We queued up for a night for show courts but weren't able to get center, but had a great time anyway. The queue experience is no joke, highly recommend it at least once but it makes for a long and exhausting day when the humidity is so high and there isn't much shade to be found. The AELTC grounds are beautiful and well-maintained, staff are plentiful and helpful, and there are lots of shopping and dining options around. Highly recommend Court 2 (intimate but still get a lot of great matches), but keep an eye on the schedule and move around to catch some great players- while I love Djokovic, Nadal, and Murray as much as the rest of them, I really enjoy watching the young up and coming players on the smaller courts (you can get SO CLOSE at court 18). If you get the opportunity go to to Wimbledon, do it. Get the strawberries and cream, sip a Pimm's cup, and watch the world's best dirt ballers doing their best daisy cutters on these famous grass courts.

Amazing experience. We went three days. Two days we waited in the queue for general admission. This is something, you are interested in a complete Wimbledon experience, that everyone should do, at least once. There is just something about the excitement and electricity in the air as you get in line at 5 am for the first time. Something about getting your queue card with the number 2752 and wondering if you will make it in. Do they sell that many general admits? Well, yes they do. The whole queuing process is a well orchestrated line dance that stretches 2 miles long. The third day we had purchased debenture seats so we able to go right to gate four and walk right in. The early rounds are great because even with general admission tickets you can get to lots of courts with many good players. Basically any court except Centre court, Court one and Court two. The food is pretty poor but do make sure to get yourself a Pimm's and some strawberries and cream. We didn't have any champagne but wish we did. I think you can purchase it there and even bring it to your seats. Picnicking on Henman hill is classic. If you are a tennis lover this is the holy grail of tournaments to attend and it doesn't disappoint. The grounds are gorgeous and the play magnificent.

This review is for The Championships at the AELTC. Ultimate paradise for tennis fans... or for anyone who likes to have a good time. They have made so many improvements to this place. Old courts taken down and new ones built everywhere. I call this the "Harvard of Tennis Tournaments" where brick and ivy are juxtaposed against glass and windows and steel in many structures. The result? Prettiness and Class. I watched all of 10 minutes of tennis and just walked around and had drinks and socialized and visited the shops for the rest of the day. There's so much to do even for someone who doesn't care to see one tennis ball hit. Here, like at smaller tournaments, you get to watch players up close. I enjoy all the traditions and ceremonies that come with Wimbledon. I like the all white requirement. I like how more people dress up - ladies in dresses and gentlemen in jacket. You must visit at least once!

I am not the biggest tennis fan- but my family is. So, going to watch Wimbledon was a dream of our families. But, by the end of the day, I was so excited to keep watching tennis. It was such a fun day- the queue was easy to understand and I didn't mind waiting. We laid out our blanket- drank coffee and wine and had snack. I would recommend bringing games-it helped pass the time away. The queue actually went pretty fast for us and we had tickets in no time. The security was also great! We tried an array of different courts, the hill, and strawberries and cream. I would recommend packing your own food. We had cheese, meats, chocolates, bread and lots of wine. It was nice to be able to pack your own picnic

It's brilliant. Simple as that. The way they organise the thousands of tennis lovers in the queues is fantastic, it almost takes away the pain of lining up from 5am and not getting in until 1pm.. Once in the magic continues. You can be up close and personal with the smaller names on the outside courts which is great, and you can also jump to Henmann Hill/Murray mount and watch the main games on the big screen! A fantastic day out and something for everyone!

The best experience in the world to camp, queue and then watch the Wimbledon with front row seats! And to complete the Wimbledon experience: Eat Strawberries and Cream Drink Pimm's Have a pint of Stella Buy a bottle of champagne

Amazing experience for my family and I at the AELTC! Wimbledon 2018 was one for the books! The facilities are clean, spacious, accessible, and well kept. The staff are very polite and helpful. Everything is very organized and the food is delicious. The handicap seats have fantastic views.

Happily, my 1300th review coincides fortuitously with my visit to the tennis championships at Wimbledon today. For tips on how to get hold of show court (Centre, Number 1 and Number 2 courts) tickets, please refer to my review on the All England Lawn Tennis Club: http://www.yelp.co.uk/biz/the-all-england-lawn-tennis-club-london#hrid:X6MvFXqoa21duKoPPoIAGA I was lucky to get tickets for Centre Court on middle Saturday and the schedulers had served up a most appetising menu of matches on Centre Court featuring Caroline Wozniacki, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic. I met my friend at Wimbledon station and joined the taxi rank queue to get to the All England Tennis Club - £2.50 to share a cab with 4 other people as opposed to £2 on the special bus service, which has a longer queue and longer transfer time. There was a slight delay to get into the grounds due to a security alert but everyone on duty was very polite and kept people in the queue up to date with events. We had a bit of time to kill before play started on Centre Court and we watched the girl's top seed being defeated out on one of the outside courts. Then a quick dash to the toilet and a quick bite to eat before we found our seats on Centre Court. The weather forecast of sunny weather did eventually come through and Centre Court's new roof wasn't necessary today. We had a fantastic day's play. Caroline Wozniacki displayed enough class in her straight sets win to justify her world number 1 ranking though I suspect one of the Williams sisters will eventually prevail in their second home here at Wimbledon. My personal tennis hero of all time is Roger Federer and today, I was privileged to watch him play live again. He seemed to be purring along in that smooth style of his, choosing almost at will to step up a gear to force a break. His opponent, David Nalbandian, is no slouch, being a finalist at Wimbledon in 2002 himself, but he was outclassed by Federer in straight sets today. The final match of the day saw the male player of the year so far, Novak Djokovic, take on Marcos Baghdatis, who has made one Grand Slam final at the Australian Open in 2006. Having suffered only one defeat all year, Djokovic came close to beating the record for most consecutive wins only for Federer to end his streak at the French Open semi final stage a month ago. Although Djokovic had the heavier groundstrokes, leading to the upper hand in a lot of rallies, Baghdatis showed his fighting and dogged spirit by chasing down everything and refusing to get Djokovic get away from him. It was a right battle over 4 sets and Baghdatis got the crowd on his side by his indomitable spirit - I think everyone was cheering for him at the end as we all wanted to see a 5th set. As is usual at Wimbledon, the atmosphere was much better in the evening when the corporate guests have exited and been replaced by true tennis fans, who have paid their dues in time spent in hours of queueing. We participated in Mexican waves, chanting, wild cheering, clapping and standing ovations and lots of oohs and aahs during several high class rallies as both players gave everything in trying to out-manoeuvre their opponent. The main fly in the ointment is the inevitable scalping at such large events. £8 for a program. £9 for fish and chips. £4.50 for 2 scoops of gelato though it did taste good. This is truly one of the best days out in England!

This is the home of M Knight Shyama Lawn Tennis worldwide. I've been to this Tennis club with my ex, with my brother, and even by myself years earlier when Henman was doing very well and people were atop the hill cheering for him. Of course they do that for Murray now, but they still call it Henman Hill which is nice. I do love this place even if my rating doesn't reflect that. I know, being English, I should really give this complex a 5 star rating, but when I visited it with my brother and a female companion, we were all a little underwhelmed and thought that it would be a bigger deal. Probably because we're used to football stadiums. I've also been to Billie Jean King Stadium at Flushing Meadows Queens and I just thought that was bigger and grander and in a more dramatic setting than this leafy, posh, well to do suburban enclave that is nothing if it is not understated.

Dream come true (almost). One of my dreams is to take my wife to all four Grand Slam Tennis Events. Was reminded of that this past weekend while watching the Wimbledon finals on television from the comfort of our home. I have taken her to Wimbledon! We were there last October 2013. We booked the last tour during our last day in London. Almost missed the tour because I underestimated how long it would take to get to Wimbledon by using the Tube (subway). Fortunately, we were only a couple of minutes late. One of the ladies at the gift shop was able to lead us to the tour guide and the rest of the group so we did not miss a thing!! If you are a tennis fan, then I highly recommend that you take the guided tour. It lasts about and hour and a half, and it is worth the price you pay. The price at the time was 22 british pounds per adult. We got in for no additional charge by using our London Pass. They take you to most of the places that are seen on television (including Centre Court)!!! Also drop by the museum to learn more about Wimbledon and tennis history. As I mentioned earlier, visiting Wimbledon was almost a dream come true. One of these days I hope to take my wife to watch the Wimbledon tournament in person. Hopefully, we will have the opportunity to see Rafael Nadal play because he is her favorite player. Wimbledon, we will return!!!

If you are a tennis fan, there is one event not to be missed in London: Wimbledon. The Champion ship takes place between June and July. Not that the weather is guaranteed to be good. I have been there and they had to stop playing as it was raining. The centre court is the most sought after, as there is where the semi final and finals are played. Not all courts are covered, therefore an umbrella is recommended. Substantial queues form for the on day allocation of tickets. For a Ground Pass it is usually necessary to join the queue several hours before the Grounds open. As it was more of a spontaneous decision of mine to go there on a Saturday, I was one of those queuing up more then 2 hours to finally make my way into the Mecca of tennis in the afternoon. For a show court ticket many people choose to queue overnight to maximise their chances of being able to purchase a ticket for Centre, No. 1 or No. 2 Courts. But you can book in advance on their website for court 1 and 2. The demand is high and you need to be quick. Demand for Wimbledon tickets always exceeds supply. We had access to various courts, except the centre court. I really enjoyed being once on the court bench witnessing powerful matches live. Every time there is a match turn, people can leave their seats and other visitors are seated. It is a privilege living in London, getting out of the tube station Wimbledon and being in middle of one of the biggest sport champion ships worldwide! Lets hope Federer has a revival next year or will Nadal take over for good? As a Swiss I still have hopes - even though Nadal deserved to win...

It's that time of year again.... Pimms is on the go, strawberries are ripening, the sun has its hat and so should you... The world's best are currently finishing the clay court season over the Channel and soon they'll be donning their whites for the best Slam of them all... Wimbledon is THE sporting event in the summer. And with the roof this year, there'll be no Cliff (thank God) and no reason to stay away. What's great about going to Wimbledon is that it stays on so late that you can pop down after work, get a cheap ticket and watch the outside courts... It's easy to get to from Wimbledon train station (tube and overland) and you can wander around, watch whichever match you want and stay till close of play, when there's usually some very entertaining doubles as well as singles matches. It's not all about Roger and Rafa on centre, you know....

The venue is over the top. I enjoy tennis, but never realized Wimbledon is Centre Court plus about 20 other courts in a massive, sprawling complex of tennis goodness. Want more tennis? Just look over your shoulder, there's probably another game behind you. Wimbledon rocks for any London visitor lucky enough to be in town during the event: the underground goes straight here and you experience a proper UK queue outside the venue. There's a short walk between the station and Wimbledon, along which vendors help build your excitement to watch a live day of tennis. Random closing thought: don't forget sunscreen.

What can you say about Wimbledon except that it's an amzing experience. It's one of those things that, if you are British or love Britain or tennis, just has to be done! The whole experience is a thoroughly good day out. It's a tad crowded and can be a bit stressful if you don't have court seats but that comes with the territory. It was a very enjoyable day and the only reason I gave it four stars and not five is because we had yo pay £5 to get a shuttle bus to and from the venue which is a complete and utter rip off and totally unnecessary considering how much tickets are in the first place!

2015 I finally got to come to the famous Wimbledon tournament. After getting the first train into south London and queuing for almost 4 hours I waited patiently with about 5000 other people in the park. It was all civilised, the sun was shining and there was a good buzz on the opening week of Wimbledon. Upon entering I realised what a magnificent spectacle I was going to witness. A normal ticket entry gets you onto one of the lesser courts if you can get a seat. And in my book this is what I enjoyed the most. Was great to see the action up close. The layout was superb. I was so impressed by the grandeur. It was even better up close and I will be back next year. One tip is to bring your own food and drink for the queue waiting.

Wimbledon, the end all be all for a tennis fan! We visited in March so the tournaments were long over, but while on holiday in the UK, visiting Wimbledon was a MUST for me! We did the guided tour which was about 1.5 hours long and took you to Centre Court, Court 1, Henman Hill, Press Room and some other behind the scenes locales. You're started near the Order of Play boards, which are enormous! They still had the draws up from the 2012 tournament so it was fun to see the all the names from start to end. Centre Court was so incredible to see. I'm sure it's quite a site when full, but just to be in the building was pretty exciting! You're taken around to the outer courts while the guide (very knowledgeable!) shares an abundance of history and trivia about the tournament and grounds (Such as, did you know the grounds were once a lavender field? It is suggested the Wimbledon green and purple were based on the green and purples found in the once wild fields.). We saw Court 18 where John Isner and Nicolas Mahut played the longest ever recorded match. The grounds are kept immaculately and the grass is mowed to perfection. The care, maintenance, attention to detail and dedication to perfection is evident in the perfectly manicured lawns, gorgeous grounds and that freshly mowed lawn aroma permeating through the air. You're also taken to the press room where the players are ushered after their matches. (Did you know there is a 10 minute time limit for interviews!) You finish up in the tunnel where they have large history banners noting all memorable moments in Wimbledon history. There is a small cafe to grab lunch and of course the gift shop. Here you can purchase Wimbledon exclusive merchandise and souvenirs and it also leads you into their tennis museum. The museum has a large selection of tennis memorabilia ranging from the first tennis ball, to vintage tennis outfits, clothing worn by today's tennis stars (Rafa's outfit from the 2010 championships!) and a small room dedicated to the Olympics. A fantastic experience for a tennis fan! Even empty it was fun to see, would LOVE to be here during a tournament!!

The Grand Slam is where I was this year at the Wimbledons. Most exciting sport event I've been to in a while. The spirit is crazy. I went with a friend and spent the day there getting a tan, which I don't really need. But watching the players and being part of the mexican wave was a great experience in itself. The spirit of sports truly reigns in these premises. The strawberries and cream engulfed our tensions at the game. Its a widely spread out place with 12 courts and the main court has the bigger action. Of courses prices fr the main are also high-end. But if your pocket doesn't mind it then zoom in. They have a museum in the premises, a curio shop and even a cafe.

Sitting amongst the quiet rural setting of suburban London is the world's most famous sporting venue...The Championships of Wimbledon. There are 2 ways to obtain tickets to this event and neither are easy. As a foreigner; i.e. non-British citizen, you can submit an entry into the lottery and hope that you get picked to then purchase tickets. Or and this is the most fun by far, you can show up when play begins and purchase a grounds ticket for approximately $12 US. The grounds ticket will allow you to see all of the matches except for the ones taking place on Centre Court or Court No.1. If you want to gain admittance to Wimbledon this way, plan on arriving before 6am to que up with the rest of the tennis faithful who have already been queing since the previous night when play ended. The event lasts a fortnight and there is so much history and tradition steeped in this sporting event, that everyone should make this a destination and something that they need to cross off of their "to do" list before they die. In addition to walking in the footsteps of the legends in the game of tennis, this is the only place outside of Buckingham Palace that as a tourist, you will have the opportunity to see someone from the British aristocracy, namely the Duke and Duchess of Kent. As one of the wettest sporting events, there are often days where there is no play at all. It happened to us one of the days we got in after we had gained admittance. However, the collection of tennis fans from around the world came together in tennis' Mecca and made our 6 hour wait in the stands memorable and one I will never forget. The upside to the rain is that it may cause the need for match play on the middle Sunday of the fortnight in order to keep the event on schedule. Often the tournament directors will not charge for admission to the middle Sunday. If this happens, then access is granted to the commoners to both Centre Court and Court No.1. I could go on and on about the best $12 I ever spent to get in at Wimbledon. I'll refrain and convey that I will treasure my memories from going to Wimbledon forever! The AELTCC also has a museum which is open year round. During the fortnight of the Championships, only ticketholders can gain access to the museum. Go and mingle with the true believers among the granddaddy of all sporting events...Wimbledon!

My bucket-list goal is to do the Grand Slam. I have been fortunate enough to attend both the US Open and Roland Garros both three times. Despite going to The All England Lawn Tennis Club several times before today, this was my first time to attend The Championship at Wimbledon. To see the venue in full glory was amazing! Mind you tickets are some what difficult to obtain. I have won tickets in the BTA lottery as a member. I could have purchased VIP tickets through a contact or gone to a source such as StubHub. The tickets even in the early rounds can be in the Super Bowl range when purchased last minute. www.wimbledon.com website is an excellent source of information, rules, and regulations. There is very detailed information on queueing. Queueing is easier midweek versus weekends due to corporate clients. Pack a blanket and a soft cooler with food and drinks because you could be out there for hours. The crowds are very respectful and nice. The queues are well organized. Some people camp for the evening to get tickets. It is easy to take the Tube to Southfields. Taxis run from Southfield to Wimbledon for £2-2.50 per person. Great gift shops and souvenirs. Food is available in all price ranges. There are beautiful flowers everywhere! Don't forget your strawberries and cream and a Pimm's Cup! Grounds Passes drop from £18 to £5 after 5PM.

Wimbledon was a great experience. We got walk up tickets on the Friday and really enjoyed walking around seeing the different matches and upcoming players. Surprising inexpensive to get in( not Centre court)

If you're a tennis fan or even a sporting fan at all, Wimbledon has got to be on *the list* My wife and I spent a couple days at Wimbledon in 1999. Yes, that was an awfully long time ago, but also just goes to show that this is not some random outing you'll forget two weeks from now. For one of our days we managed to score Centre Court passes from a friend - for the other day we stood in the queue for hours with the locals but did ultimately get in and ended up with good seats at some absurdly low price. The highlight for us that year included watching Jelena Dokic stun then-world-number-one Martina Hingis 6-0, 6-2 in the first round. We also got to see matches with Lleyton Hewitt, Pat Rafter, Boris Becker and the Williams sisters. And of course, there were strawberries, Pimms and rain delays. I wouldn't have had it any other way.

Strawberries and cream (in my pants). Yes, my inner (and outer) fat girl self was really looking forward to stuffing my face with this Wimbledon tradition. Which I did, every single day we were here. But I digress.. My boyfriend (as I get off topic), admitted to me that he has a "thing" for female tennis players. When he announced he would be attending this years event, *cough* I sure hope you booked tickets for two. This place is HUGE! So many tennis courts! Yes, I get it, there are supposed to be a lot of courts. Just didn't think there would be so many. And if you have a chance to walk on one, the grass feels like carpet. So smooth it will make you blush. Now back to the strawberries and cream.

Rosol beat Nadal. omfmatch!

I went to see the finals between Federer/Djokovic OMG what a nail biting tennis match. My guy lost but he will be back next year I'm sure. This is a beautiful place, I was next to the royal box. So tons of celebrities including Prince William & wifey

I wasn't a fan until I got here.. Oh, man.. It was a paradise for my husband, who is a life-long tennis lover.. And you don't even need the game to enjoy! Of course, it would've been much better, if we would've had a show, but life is never that easy :) Must-do for fans!

I was here yesterday, which was the first time I've been to the first day of Wimbledon. The atmosphere was great, the weather was perfect and the matches were fantastic. The time goes surprisingly quickly as you're captivated by thrilling matches. The food is of ok quality and will cost you about £8-9 pounds without a drink. Alcohol is pricey with a glass of Pimm's costing about £8. The classic Wimbledon strawberries and cream are currently just under £3.00 which is very pricey for 10 strawberries; though this year HSBC customers can get a portion for free, just show your card at the booth to get a voucher for the stalls. You can, most people do, bring your own food to Wimbledon. Whilst you're not supposed to eat or drink during the match they unofficially allow you to, just don't make a mess. If you're looking for a good place to lie down between matches (have an ice-cream) I recommend going to Aorangi Terrace, colloquially known as Henman Hill/Murray mound. It's situated behind court 1 and there is a large screen for you to view the centre court match on. If you don't have a ticket to the main courts you can pay £20 to enter Wimbledon, with this you can you go to the unreserved seats of courts 4-19. If you want tickets for Wimbledon 2013 you can apply via the public ballot from August December 2012. You have to request an application form, which is then posted to you, I wish you could simply complete the form online but it doesn't look like that will be an option any time soon. Tickets start from around £35 for the early rounds and £120 for the finals. You simply apply for tickets to Wimbledon, you can not specify which date or indeed which round you want, you may get the early rounds or you may get final tickets, though tickets to the finals and semis are very rare as most tickets are allocated to businesses. You also can only apply for two tickets per person and will know if you have been allocated tickets in February, though you don't actually receive your tickets and see your seat number until June.

For those people that give poor reviews of this place... Shame on you. 2 stars for meh I've experienced better. 3 stars for A-OK. 4 stars for yay I'm a fan? 5 stars for as good as it gets... I'm giving Wimbledon 5 stars. I don't understand how anyone could come to this not being a fan of tennis or Wimbledon... there has got to be some reason why you made the trek out to the burbs of London to experience the WORLD-CLASS/renowned GRANDSLAM tennis and facilities here. If you do not think that this is tennis at its finest then I think there is something not quite right with you. Before I left for London, on monday early afternoon, I was sitting at home watching Wimbledon on my telly in America. Then I hopped on a flight, and I arrived in London on tuesday of the 2nd week of the Wimbledon tournament. First thing I did was head on over to Wimbledon... I arrived to the Southfields station about 1030 am and walked over to Wimbledon (no need to take the bus that charges 5 pounds or so... waste of money). Just walk... I didn't have a ticket so I walked through where the queue normally would have been and luckily they had show court tickets available for centre court. So I bought a discounted ticket for centre court for 52 pounds... So lo and behold... monday I was watching it on TV, and tuesday I was there in person. The atmosphere wasn't quite there yet early in the morning but the hill was filling up with people and I sat down to chat with some of the locals who also helped to take some pictures for me. Very nice people. People started filing in and some boys matches started on the outside courts so I wandered about for a bit... had myself a strawberries and cream... pimms no. 1 cup (delicious). Then, as the clouds started invading the skies, I ducked on into centre court where I had a covered seat just behind the TV camera... Shortly after I sat down, it started to rain, so the tarp came out and covered the court. They covered the court with the retractable roof and while it was thundering and pouring rain outside, the matches could still be played. So I watched Lisicki play Bartoli in the women's QF match... great match. Then I watched a few games of Sharapova and Cibulkova but tired quickly of Sharapova's screeches... talked with some of the people sitting next to me and they were all very nice. Wandered about the grounds some more... Dick Enberg walked by me... I had some food and then I left... GREAT experience. LOVE LOVE LOVEd the atmosphere there... really a sense of elegance and calm when you are there watching tennis. I wish I had gotten to see some Men's matches, but hey it just gives me a reason to come back doesn't it. I've been to the US open, and think that for my money (other than the flight to London)... Wimbledon is better worth my time than the US open. Wimbledon had a more intimate feel when I sat on centre court... whereas at the US Open I sat on the upper bowl of the stadium court there... the sun was beating down on me and I was pretty miserable. It would have been better to watch the US Open match on TV when you are that far up. But at Wimbledon, I was comfortable... and never really felt like I was part of a giant clusterf-... Don't get me wrong... I loved my time at the US Open... but as far as watching tennis goes... I'm pretty sure Wimbledon is as good as it gets... Anyone that thinks otherwise (3 stars or less)... I pity you and please let me know if you find somewhere better...! Crossed off Wimbledon off my bucket list... but I'll def. try to make it back again. Thanks for being a part of my first day in London and Europe for that matter! I'll never forget it...

Things I wish I knew before camping out at Wimbledon: 1) Make sure you're with good people and you have a tent. Air mattresses can't hurt either, since they have plenty of luggage storage for you to leave your things at the next day. 2) Pizza delivery guys come around and can deliver to your camp site. Mediocre pizza, but it is hot and does the trick. Quite affordable too, we got like 2 large pizzas for £9. 3) Don't expect "a good time." The wardens are awful, condescending old men who scold you like a 5 year old if you are not in bed by 10pm. No joke. I have never felt this disrespected since I've been an adult. Expect to be in bed early, lest a pensioner come running after you with his flashlight and walking stick. In spite of #3, however, it was still a good thing to have done at least once in my life!

I don't claim to know much of anything about tennis (30 - love, what?) but I do know what Wimbledon is. My school group decided to just go by to see what it was like without realizing that the tournament was going on at the time. What luck! We paid for the cheapest entry so we didn't get to see the best of the best tennis greats, but that doesn't mean the players we saw were bad. There was a lot of energy in that place, and there are so many games to view and ivy-covered overhangs and cute little tennis ball-shaped flower baskets hanging from the street lamps. I loved it! We were even lucky enough to have a lovely blue sky overhead for the time we were there! Even if you're not a fan of tennis, it's still a fun, high-energy place. Don't let the quiet crowds fool you into thinking it's a low-key event! Plus you'll sound impressive back home telling your friends you were in the same vicinity as the tennis greats... Really!

This tennis club on the outskirts of London does more than host the World's most famous tennis tournament, it is also a development center for junior tennis in the UK. When I was visiting London in 2006, we stayed in the hamlet of Wimbledon and had to visit the hallowed grounds of the All England Club. Centre Court was under construction, but we walked the grounds (picked up a loose tennis ball for a souvenir) and saw all sorts of juniors honing their skills in hopes of one day walking onto Centre Court for a shot at a Grand Slam title.....for a sports fan, a must see. Hopefully next time I'll be there for strawberries and cream and some Grand Slam tennis!

Ahhhh.... Wimbledon. The home of tennis. I once played Pat Cash here - I am serious! Wimbledon is one of the best of the tennis gram slams, and the only one on grass. .... more coming soon.

I have very little to add to the other reviews here apart to say that we went after work to watch Nadal crash out in 5 sets to Rosol in an amazing game! Awesome and gloatworthy! Bought ground passes after a fairly short queue in the blazing sun then centre court resells for £10. I've never done it this way before and it's far more civilised that queuing all morning, then queuing for each show court; all the while having to pay an extortionate amount for refreshments. Last night it was Wham Bam Centre Court and the biggest upset of the tournament on a beautiful day. Gloat, gloat, gloat

So, this review is for the grounds and guided tour alone since the tournament is WAY over. It is a beautiful place, even in October, and they were even mowing the gorgeous green 'courts' (which looked like petite, perfect lawns) when we visited. Now I'll always know what the grass at Wimbledon smells like! As a lifelong tennis fan, this was such an amazing place. Centre court, Henman Hill; it was all paradise. Even without the tournament going, I would recommend any tennis fan to make it to Wimbledon if they can!

Wimbledon Common is a large expanse of coarse shrubland, linking up to Putney Common and Roehampton from Crooked Billet/Wimbledon. Famed for its Wombles (which I've never yet seen 'tho I do often go hunting for them!), it is a welcome respite from town. A perfect place to go running, biking or horse-riding, it is a huge expanse of land which is charming due to its rough-and-ready feel. It's also a super place to go playing hide-and-seek with youngers ('tho not too young - you may not see them when the grass is in full glory!). Plenty of bridle-paths account for lots of horse-traffic which crosses over the main walkways so do beware, don't let little ones run too far head. The Common between Cannizaro Park and Wimbledon Village is a lively place for teenagers in the evenings (not always a good thing for the locals, I'm sure) and plenty of events are held there throughout the summer - including pony shows. Lots of families use this particular stretch of the Common for pushing prams or walking dogs, as its more level - particularly around the pond. You can also walk along the back of Crooked Billet down to the golf course, or walk towards Putney Common by Parkside, which will eventually take you to the Windmill teashop.

In Wimbledon for Xmas and after a lifetime watching the championships on tv i fancied checking out the Lawn Tennis Mecca. We took the tour and went around the museum. The tour is fantastic, a little chilly in these winter months of course but exciting all the same. You see the main courts which have quite an atmosphere even in the shivering cold of winter. You also get to see the other courts where many a battle has been fought across the nets. Site of the longest Tennis match ever, the unlucky court, the large No.1 Court and of course the majestic and thrilling Centre Court where champions are made or broken! Our tour guide was fantastic and very happy to help with information and answer any questions from everyone. We got to wander past the TV studios and sit in the Press conference seats and take photos, i really was excited the whole tour seeing these areas in real life, it makes me want to see live games all the more. You see the players bar, wander past the changing rooms and gaze across to the city of London from Henman Hill / Murray Mount. I was surprised at the size of the site really its huge in real life! There are some extensions coming too, amazingly courts 14 & 15 were dug up had a building put in under them and then replaced to an almost identical condition, with more work to come in the next couple of years this is quite something as a sports venue from where it has come in 1922. The tour and the museum give great detail of the history of this place and Tennis and Croquet. In the Museum you can see details and items from champions past and present. Follow the development of the fashion, the game, the buildings, the rules and the famous faces and of course the Trophys, they are very impressive alone!! The tour and museum are a little pricey but very worthwhile, the shop is very expensive so if you want a momento pack you wallet to the brim. If you only mildly like Tennis, watch Wimbledon each summer or love tennis with all your heart i think you will enjoy this tour and the crazy facts and figures of how many strawberries get eaten each year and how often they mow and treat the grass. A very enjoyable day out!

First, Thanks to Joel for the tip about the Underground stop to get off. That worked great for me Second, I would add that there is a bus you can take from the underground to the tennis club (it is quite a long walk, albeit a very nice one). If you decide to walk, plan an extra 20 minutes or so as it is imperative that you arrive for your appointment ON TIME. Tours start precisely on time. MAKE A RESERVATION IN ADVANCE so you will not be turned away. The tour is great, but maybe one of the coolest things is that you get to go into the interview room and "pretend" you are a great tennis personality! That, to me, was worth the tour fee alone, and then you get to see all kinds of stuff. Also, plan on spending a fair amount at the shop. Even if you do not think you want a towel or shirt, once you are there, you likely will want these things, and they are not the cheapest. But it is Wimbledon!

Wimbledon Common isn't what I expected. From watching the TV program 'The Wombles' I expected somewhere much greener and park like. In fact it's much more of a heath: lots of silver birch trees and decidedly rough looking grass in the open areas. Not that that's a bad thing, just different to what I thought it would be. The paths are a mix: some have a stony surface, maybe with a good ration of water-filled potholes. In other places there are soft bridleways. Some of those are deep in hoof-marked mud. It's not a place to wander without watching your feet, but I like that. These days so many places are made 'safe' and lose some of their wildness in the process. Here you get in contact with real soil, water and stones. As per usual I've been for a running event: a very friendly and free weekly time trial. Though the going doesn't make for personal best material, for someone like me that's not the issue. The rough surfaces make the running interesting, and it's nice to all head to a café afterward: there's one, with a nice range of traditional café fair at reasonable prices, near to the Windmill.

Wimbledon is one of the best of the tennis gram slams, and the only one on grass. If you can get a ticket during the tournament is a great special, the cheapest all an all day ground pass. But then you do not see and show courts, they have large screens so you can still with games on number 1 and centre court. If you want to see big games they you will need to apply for tickets soon after the event has finished, for next year as the tickets are done by a ballot. On the day you can also but return for matches that people have handed a ticket back for and gone home early For other time of the year they have great museum if you visit out side if the Wimbledon fortnight

Where else would you rather be during a british summer? Fantastic!!

A huge and fabulously diverse area of landfrom walking and bike paths, golf course, to lakes, hiking paths and many places where you can 'get away from it all' and forget you are in London! I took my bike and while it was a bit muddy and I got quite dirty, I enjoyed the fact you can get completely lost in the heath-area, and on the many different bike paths for hours! Dog owners abound, and many are happy folk who will stop you for a chat! There is also an historic windmill with a museum and an adjoining cafe if you fancy warming up with a cup of tea and full english breakfast on the weekend! A lovely weekend destination of the cheapest kind

It's here. And it's almost over. The two weeks of every year when people remember what that peculiar game called tennis is, and our mums and girlfriends pick up their rackets and rush to the park in the vain hope that they can emulate the grace and elegance of Chris Evert of old, or Ana Ivanovic of now. Well, what's the harm in trying . . But if you head down to SW17 yourself, you're in for a big surprise. Actually attending the championships is one of the most memorable summer days you're likely to spend this year. Brimming with life, the whole place is like a tennis theme park, with stalls selling pimms, champagne and all kinds of food imaginable, speed of serve challenges, oh, and some world class tennis. You're unlikely to get onto a show court if you turn up, but what people often forget is that there is tennis going on all over the place: Doubles, Mixed, Juniors et al fight it out on the outside courts, and it's all breathtakingly good. Or just pop up to Henman Hill and catch another Brit fighting for us all.

A huge piece of untouched heath land in the city, Wimbledon Common is soooo big it is easy to get lost. Popular with dog walkers, golfers, joggers, horse riders and cyclists, the common is somewhere excellent to visit for a relaxing walk. With a network of paths, bridalways and tracks you can really explore and find a special spot for peace and quiet in the expansive shurbland. I cycled through the Common daily on the way to work and loved the journey, even when it was uphill and very muddy!

I lived near the common a number of years ago and loved going running there. I also did some cycling round the common. On a sunny day there are so many people out walking dogs, cycling and running. The London Scottish golf course runs through the common and you can spot the golfers as they have to wear red jerseys. Walkers have right of way in the common so its unlikely you'll get hit by a golf ball. Recently I joined the Windmilers running club who use the common as there base. They meet at the Windmill every Sunday at 10am for a number of varying distance runs. Being part of the running club has taken me into more areas of the common I did not know existed. You always feel safe in the common and its well patrolled by wardens on horses, very helpful when you get lost as I have. The windmill cafe has a great selection of cooked breakfasts, hot tea and coffee and some good cakes. I would recommend the banana cake. Nothing beats doing a sunday run/walk in winter in the common then popping in there for hot tea and cake. The other interesting thing is how close Richmond Common is to Wimbledon common. You cross one road on a pedestrian bridge and your in Richmond common.

Perhaps I'm not quite as enthusiastic as ahunter but I still rate it 5*. As far as I know there are no other major sporting events in this country where you can still queue up to buy tickets on the day. This is what makes the wimbledon experience so special and worth experiencing. Having said I'm not as enthusiastic, I would still definately change ends with Sue Barker. Does that work as an innuendo? Not sure it does, but didn't want to lower the tone with something about new balls...