Venue Guide · Wimbledon
Wimbledon Championships — The Home of Tennis
Wimbledon is the oldest tennis tournament in the world, held at the All England Lawn Tennis Club in South West London. Premium hospitality includes Centre Court debenture seats and the Champions' Room.
Wimbledon is the oldest tennis tournament in the world, held annually over two weeks in late June and early July at the All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, South West London. The Championships feature Centre Court (15,000 capacity), No.1 Court (12,345 capacity) and 18 other match courts. Premium hospitality includes Centre Court debenture seats, the Champions' Room and exclusive corporate suites.
Venue Overview
Wimbledon is the oldest tennis tournament in the world, held at the All England Lawn Tennis Club in South West London.
The Wimbledon Championships, held annually at the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC), is the oldest tennis tournament in the world and widely regarded as the most prestigious. Founded in 1877, it is the only Grand Slam still played on grass. The tournament runs for two weeks in late June and early July, culminating in the Gentlemen's and Ladies' Singles Finals on Centre Court.
The grounds feature 19 match courts including the iconic Centre Court (15,000 capacity) with its retractable roof, and No.1 Court (12,345 capacity), also with a retractable roof. The famous Henman Hill (or Murray Mound) provides a large screen viewing area for ticket holders. Wimbledon is known for its traditions including the all-white dress code, strawberries and cream, and the Royal Box on Centre Court.
- Oldest tennis tournament in the world (est. 1877)
- Only Grand Slam played on grass
- Centre Court capacity: 15,000 with retractable roof
- No.1 Court capacity: 12,345 with retractable roof
Capacity and Location
Wimbledon is located at the All England Lawn Tennis Club, Church Road, Wimbledon, London SW19 5AE. Centre Court holds 15,000 spectators.
Centre Court capacity: 15,000
No.1 Court capacity: 12,345
Address: All England Lawn Tennis Club, Church Road, Wimbledon, London SW19 5AE
Nearest stations: Wimbledon (District Line/Tramlink/National Rail) or Southfields (District Line), both approximately 15-20 minutes' walk.
Hospitality Options
Wimbledon hospitality includes Centre Court debenture tickets, the Champions' Room, Wingfield Restaurant and corporate suites with fine dining.
Wimbledon offers some of the most exclusive hospitality in world sport:
- Centre Court Debenture Tickets — the only legally transferable Wimbledon tickets, sold on the secondary market
- Champions' Room — premium fine dining experience with guest speakers
- Wingfield Restaurant — exclusive restaurant with Centre Court views
- No.1 Court Suites — hospitality packages for No.1 Court matches
- Aorangi Terrace (Henman Hill) — large screen viewing for grounds pass holders
How to Get There
Wimbledon is accessible via Wimbledon station (District Line/Tramlink/National Rail) or Southfields (District Line).
By rail: Wimbledon station (District Line, Tramlink and National Rail) is approximately 20 minutes' walk. Southfields station (District Line) is approximately 15 minutes' walk. During the Championships, shuttle buses run from both stations.
By car: No public parking during the Championships. Car parks are restricted to residents and permit holders only.
By bus: Routes 493 and 655 serve the area during the Championships.
Nearby Hotels and Restaurants
Nearby hotels include the Cannizaro House Hotel and Wimbledon Hotel. Wimbledon Village offers pubs and restaurants for pre-match dining.
Hotels: Cannizaro House Hotel is a luxury option in Wimbledon Village. The Dog & Fox provides boutique rooms. For budget options, Travelodge London Wimbledon is nearby.
Restaurants: Wimbledon Village offers excellent dining including The Dog & Fox, Côte Brasserie, and Café Rouge. Wimbledon town centre has numerous restaurants and cafes. During the Championships, food stalls and the famous strawberries and cream stands are available throughout the grounds.
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