It is the oldest and most prestigious tennis tournament, and the only Grand Slam still played on grass, the original game’s surface. It’s famous for its strawberries and cream, royal spectators, and very long queues. It’s the Wimbledon Tennis Championships, running from 23 June to 6 July.
Getting There
The best and fastest way to get to Wimbledon Championships is with the tube. Get off at Southfields Station (District Line) and then take a shuttle bus or walk 15 minutes via Wimbledon Park Road. There are plenty of stewards and signs to help you find your way.
Eating Out
You will be eating strawberries and cream, but should you require something more filling I have a très bonne adresse to share.
Just opposite Southfields station is the best French deli in all London, Chanteroy.
The baguettes are always crusty, the croissants are just like in France and long queues form every day at lunchtime for their custom-made sandwiches. Plus, their superb tartes aux fruits are far too tempting to ignore.
Wimbledon Queuing
Wimbledon is one of the very few major UK sporting events where you can buy premium tickets on the day of play. Given the British love of tennis and queuing, that can only mean one thing: legendary and unending queues.
People will actually camp in a park to get up early to queue for a chance to get a ticket. Luckily, Wimbledon Park is a very nice place to do that. There is a cafeteria that serves hot meals, and there are toilet facilities, a playground, and a paddling pool in case you are crazy enough to attempt Wimbledon queuing with children.
MORE INFO
Getting to Wimbledon Courts: Southfields station, District Line, plan your journey with TfL.
Chanteroy French Deli, 233a Wimbledon Park Rd, London SW18 5RJ.
Practical info about the Wimbledon queue.
