When the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Tournament enjoyed its inaugural year in 1877 no one could have forseen that only a century later it would be the world's most famous tennis tournament. The Wimbledon Tennis Championships attract annual attendances of around 450,000 and a following of millions on TV and radio.

Tickets
A variety of tickets for the Wimbledon Tennis Championships are available in limited numbers on the day. Tickets are on a cash only, first come first served basis, so be sure to turn up early.

History of tennis in Wimbledon
Wimbledon is one of the most famous tennis events in the world. Hundreds of thousands of people turn up from countries all around the globe, and millions who can't attend watch on TV. The very first match was played in 1877, and ever since then the Lawn Tennis Championships have turned into a hugely popular event.

Wimbledon museum
The Wimbledon Tennis Museum can teach you all you want to know about the history of the championships. From biographies of famous players to the hottest tennis fashions, don't miss out if you're a tennis fan.International tournament
The Wimbledon Tennis Championships attract pros from 60 different countries from all over the world, plus countless international spectators. With Wimbledon tickets you can see all the international experts live in action.

Catch all the action
If you're still ticket-less, don't worry, there's still a chance to see everything on screen in Canary Wharf at Canada Square Park. From 23rd June - 6th July 2008 you can see Wimbledon matches courtesy of the Canary Wharf Summer Series.

The 2008 Wimbledon Tennis Championships take place from 23rd June - 6th July 2008. Nearest rail: Wimbledon.

A limited amount of Wimbledon tickets are available on the day of the matches. For more information call 020 8971 2473.Other London events

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