We are the champions: familiar faces Roger Federer and Serena Williams
Located in the south west of the capital, Wimbledon is world-renown as the home of the prestigious lawn-tennis championships. But did you know that there is plenty to do in SW19 beyond this? Of course it gets busy during the 2 weeks of tennis (which run from the last week of June to the first week of July), but during the other 50 weeks of the year Wimbledon is a fantastic place to enjoy some ‘me-time’ with many shops, parks, restaurants, pubs and bars.
The horses from Wimbledon Village Stables passing through Wimbledon Village
The beauty behind Wimbledon is that it somehow makes you feel like you are in the countryside while still being in greater London. This is especially true when you arrive into Wimbledon Common, the gorgeous open parkland located just behind Wimbledon Village. The Common provides the perfect place for cycling, walks or enjoying a picnic by the lake.
It is rare to find this combination of shopping, restaurants and park life all perfectly wrapped up in one town. As you walk around SW19 you can easily see why people are drawn to visit here no only for the tennis but for the variety of activities on offer.
You will also find many pubs and bars where you can enjoy a nice meal or a pint or two. A popular pub is the Alexandra located in the centre of Wimbledon, with its open roof terrace, especially welcoming during the warm summer months with panoramic views across the town.
Enjoy a refreshing meal on the roof top terrace of the Alexandra, Wimbledon
A short walk will find you among the many shops of the town centre, the Wimbledon Imax Cinema, classic british supermarkets such as Tesco and Morrisons, as well as Centre Court – a shopping mall home to a variety of shops and restaurants. As you make your way up Wimbledon hill you will find Wimbledon Village, full of beautiful buildings and independent shops as well as famous fashion brands.
Tennis Rackets as found inside the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum
The Ultimate Prize in Tennis: The Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championship Cup
For those visiting, London Magical Tours offers a fantastic outing to Wimbledon where you can visit Wimbledon village, Wimbledon Common and the famous lawn tennis club, including tours of the world’s most famous tennis courts and the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum. Here you can experience the magic of Wimbledon any time of year. If visiting during Wimbledon, enjoy a Private VIP London Guided Tour in the morning before enjoying a pre-booked traditional meal in Wimbledon, followed by a match at the world famous Wimbledon tennis courts, exclusively for London Magical Tours clients (large groups are also welcome).
With the tennis just around the corner and the British Summer about to kick off, it is a fantastic time to come and discover Wimbledon with London Magical Tours.
A London Magical Tours group admiring the Fred Perry Statue during a visit to the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Grounds
Appreciated the great service in getting us tickets for this year’s championships. We’re travelling with my in-laws who are both huge Wimbledon fans, really looking forward to our visit!