Wimbledon Championships
Venue: The All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club
Address: Church Rd SW19 5AE
Tel: +44 (0) 20 8944 1066
Description
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.
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.
Dates
23 Jun - 6 Jul 2008 (annual)
Opening times
Gates open 10.30am (it is recommended to start queuing no later than 7am)
Prices
seat tickets various; ground tickets various
Prices and opening times are for guidance only.
Please call or check online for the latest details.
Tourist information
Visit London
Tel:
+44 (0)20 7234 5800
Fax:
+44 (0)20 7378 6525
Useful links
Official Wimbledon Championship Website
Car parking information
Car Park 10 is situated on Wimbledon Park Road. This is about a ten minute walk from the main turnstiles at the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC). The cost is £25 per day. Opening times: 7:30am to an hour after the end of play.
Park and Ride is situated on Morden Park, London Road SW4 5QU. The cost is £15 per day with a free shuttle to the Championships. This is also open to minibuses at a cost of £20 per day. Both of these options have a pay on the day facility. Opening times: 7am to an hour after the end of play.
Car Park 3 is a Blue Badge holder's car park. This is situated on Somerset Road, very close to the AELTC. The cost per day is £25. Opening times: 8am to an hour after the end of play.
Car Park 8 is also a Blue Badge holder's car park on Church Road. This is just opposite to the main turnstiles at the AELTC. Opening times: 8am to an hour after the end of play.
We have a car park to facilitate minibuses, coaches and motorbikes, but we advise arriving early on the day and paying at Car Park 4 (Somerset Road). Alternatively, call the booking line on 01256 492110.
The Automobile Association and the AELTC offer free parking in Car Parks 4, 6 and 8 for bicycles.
If you wish to book parking in any of the above car parks, please contact the AA booking line on 01256 492110. Major debit/credit cards are accepted (AA Wimbledon Parking). We do not accept American Express or Visa Electron.
For further information, please email the Wimbledon coordinator: wimbledon.coordinator@theaa.com.
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