Wimbledon: When to Arrive
Wimbledon
May 2, 2019
As the tennis world’s most prestigious event; Wimbledon is known for its fantastic roster of players, Royal Family attendance, iconic strawberries and cream and, for many attendees, very long queues. If you’re attending Wimbledon in 2019, it’s easy to assume that you’ll spend a large percentage of your day waiting in line. After all, Wimbledon […]
Wimbledon 2019 will be like no other. That’s just a fact.
Wimbledon
May 1, 2019
Wimbledon 2019 will be like no other. That’s just a fact. It could be the coolest ever, and not just because there are so many great players, old and new, ready to do battle on increasingly equal terms. Never before has continuous play been guaranteed on the two biggest show courts. But the new retractable […]
Do you want to get it right this Valentine’s Day?
Wimbledon
February 6, 2019
Will You Be My Valentine’s? Fifteen love…thirty love…forty love…they’re all in love! Does the one you love also love tennis? Do they love a bit of glamour? Do they love the chance to dress up? If so, we can help with that. This isn’t just any ticket to Wimbledon. You get one of the best seats in […]
Who Founded Wimbledon?
Wimbledon
January 13, 2019
It’s the world’s oldest, most prestigious tennis tournament, attracting royals, A-list stars and world leaders. Wimbledon is a sporting institution, having been held for over 130 years at the famous All England Club in London. Wimbledon’s age and prestige has meant it retains many customs that were long discarded by other events. Of the four […]
Wimbledon’s Ball Boys and Girls
Wimbledon
January 9, 2019
Ball boys and Girls. As we prepare to enjoy all that is great about Wimbledon 2020, an elite group of young people are going through the final stages of their training. The Ball Boys and Girls have been working hard to make sure matches happen with a seemingly effortless fluency. Ready to have a sweaty […]
Wimbledon – The Most Glamorous Celebrities Attend
Wimbledon
November 30, 2018
Who will come to Wimbledon 2019? Celebrities, Royals, Sporting Heroes? The simple answer is: just about everybody who is anybody in showbiz! How do we know? Well, let’s just reflect upon the celebrity list from Wimbledon 2018. And as you drool over the sheer glamour of it all, there is one inescapable conclusion. Wimbledon is […]
What to Do if You Want to Work at Wimbledon
Wimbledon
November 1, 2018
From the all-star tennis games to the strawberries and cream, there’s a lot to like about Wimbledon. The only problem, for many would-be attendees, is the cost of buying tickets and the slim chances of being drawn in the public ticket ballot. Unless you have a significant budget or amazing luck, attending Wimbledon isn’t particularly […]
Wimbledon and the Armed Forces: A History
Wimbledon
As one of the UK’s most iconic sporting events and one of the four prestigious Grand Slam tennis tournaments, Wimbledon has been an important part of British culture since it first took place at the All England Club in 1877. Wimbledon is known for its famous all-white dress code, its close association with the Royal […]
Wimbledon and the Queen: A Royal Tennis History
Wimbledon
There are lots of things that make Wimbledon special, from its iconic strawberries and cream and Pimm’s to the famous Wimbledon Queue, Wimbledon’s unique and charming characteristics set it apart from the world’s other major tennis events. If there’s one thing that truly sets Wimbledon apart from the crowd, however, it’s the tournament’s extensive history […]
Catch up with Lucy Shuker
Wimbledon
August 3, 2018
We had the pleasure of visiting Lucy Shuker during one of her training sessions at Roehampton Club. Lucy shared her Wimbledon experience, her achievements for 2018 so far and what’s on the horizon! Lucy has had such an amazing year so far and with the US Open just around the corner, we are all in […]