When
23rd June - 6th July 2008
Where
Wimbledon
Wimbledon 2008 brings world class tennis to London in the world’s most prestigious tennis tournament. Grab your shades, top up your Pimm’s and enjoy a summer of serves, volleys and smashes.
Sporting history in LondonThe Wimbledon tennis championship is one of the most famous sporting events in the world, attracting thousands of tennis fans to London each summer. Crowds will be out in force to support the world’s best players and see who will be crowned champion for 2008.
Wimbledon Tennis MuseumThe Wimbledon Tennis Museum is opening again this year, featuring a range of interactive exhibits exploring the history of the championships. Visitors can learn about players past and present, tennis fashion, the science of tennis and more. For further information on the Wimbledon Tennis Museum, click on the link below.
Day ticketsA limited number of court tickets are available on the day of play, available for purchase on a first come first served basis, cash only. Join the queues for Wimbledon 2008 tickets and a chance to see the stars of Wimbledon play live.
A day out in WimbledonThe Wimbledon championships are a great excuse to head out to Wimbledon for a day out and there are plenty of local pubs and bars to make the most of. If queuing for day tickets sounds a bit too much like hard work go for a drink instead.
New look for 2008Fashion aficionados can see the latest in courtside design from Ralph Lauren, who's Wimbledon uniforms are worn again this year. Featuring classic tailoring updated with a contemporary style the new designs are definitely one of the highlights of the tournaments, aside from the tennis of course.
Plan your dayShuttle buses run from Southfields tube station direct to the grounds, or you can walk the distance in around 15 minutes via Wimbledon Park Road. There is also a regular shuttle bus service from Wimbledon, Marble Arch and Victoria and a regular train service runs between Waterloo and Wimbledon. Trams operate regularly from East Croydon to Wimbledon, taking approximately 26 minutes.
No tickets? No problemHaven't managed to get your hands on coveted tickets to the Wimbledon 2008 championships? Never fear, you can see all the action on the big screen from 23rd June - 6th July at Canada Square Park in Canary Wharf, thanks to the Canary Wharf Summer Series.
The Wimbledon 2008 tennis championships take place from Monday 23rd June – Sunday 6th July 2008.