Venue: The All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club
Address: Church Road London SW19 5AE, England
Tel: +44 (0) 20 8944 1066
Widely considered the world's greatest tennis tournament, top-seed players, traditional strawberries and cream and the infamous rain delays set Wimbledon apart from other Grand Slams. Some of the greatest matches of all time have been fought out here on Centre Court.
The tournament was first staged in 1877, and in 1922 the All England Club moved to its present site. The opportunity to spend a day watching tennis at Wimbledon is regarded as an experience of a lifetime for many. Thousands queue overnight during the tournament for the chance to purchase one of the limited match-day tickets available.
It is not just the fans who are intoxicated by the romance of Wimbledon. Many of the greatest tennis players of all time have fallen in love with the Centre Court, where the close proximity of the fans to the playing area enables them to develop a special relationship with their audience. Pete Sampras, Bjorn Borg, Boris Becker, John McEnroe, Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert all regarded the court as their spiritual home. The likes of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, the Williams sisters, Novak Jokovic and Andy Murray are currently following suit.
With the arena bringing out the best in their personalities and the fast grass courts bringing out the best in their talents, Wimbledon provides a stage where the players shine at their brightest.
Even when rain stops play, somehow it all adds to the spirit of the tournament, and the Centre Court's recent addition of a transparent retractable roof means the most high-profile games can play on through the drizzle.
Jun - Jul 2013 (annual)
£5-£120
Prices and opening times are for guidance only.
Please call or check online for the latest details.
Official Wimbledon Championships Website
As in previous years, the AA will operate a reservation and booking line for visitors to the Wimbledon Championships who would like to use nearby car parks. The list below is a summary of the car parking that is available.
Please note: Assured bookings entitle the ticket holder to an unspecified parking space. Spaces are sold on a first come, first served basis. Payment on the day is cash or cheque only.
Car Park 6 is approximately five minutes' walking distance from Gate 5, which is the closest ticket holder entrance. The entrance to the car park is situated on Home Park Road SW19 7HR
The Park and Ride is approximately 25 to 30 minutes from Car Park 1 drop-off point at Wimbledon. This car park is situated in Morden Park. The postcode is SM4 5QU
Car park 6 is approximately five minutes' walking distance from Gate 5. A specific area has been assured for Blue Badge holders. The location of the parking slot is dependant on time of arrival.
Car Park 6 is recommended if you have Centre Court, No.2 or No.3 court tickets. Customers should clearly display their Blue Badge in order to be located in the Blue Badge area. This car park operates assured and a pay on day option.
Car Park 8 is a Blue Badge holder car park on Church Road, just opposite the main turnstiles at the Wimbledon grounds.
Car park 8 is recommended if you have No.1 court tickets. All Blue Badge holders should clearly display their blue badge in order to be located in the Blue Badge area.
We have a car park to facilitate minibuses, coaches and motorbikes; however you are advised to arrive and pay on the day. Alternatively, please call the booking line on 01256 492110.
The AELTC offers free parking in Car Park 8 for bicycles.
Parking overnight is not available in any of the car parks listed during the Wimbledon Championships.
To plan your journeys to Wimbledon you can use the AA Route Planner.
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