Wimbledon Walk


The Wimbledon Championships is the oldest and considered the most prestigious tennis tournament in the world. Wimbledon is the sixth smallest London borough and is home to 200,000 residents  except for two weeks a year when it hosts over 500,000 additional tournament attendees.

The event transforms postcode SW19 from the moment you arrive at Wimbledon Station and throughout Wimbledon Village.  This year's tag line 'Always like never before' was on prominent display. 

In case you missed it, here is a sampling of stops to make, including this year's standout shops.
Walk 2 minutes
Elys  Established in 1876, Wimbledon's first department store is well-stocked with an array of tennis and Wimbledon themed items. The restaurant also offers a well-priced Afternoon Tea (sandwiches, fresh baked mini scones with clotted cream and jam, trio of mini desserts and pot of tea) starting at 2 pm for £13.




Well before the tournament and for a time afterwards, the businesses in Wimbledon Village feature creative tennis-themed displays. Each year it gets better and better and it is worth skipping the black cab queue and walking up the hill to Wimbledon Village.

Walk 13 minutes 
From restaurants and pubs to charity shops and specialty businesses, all cleverly decorate their store fronts.
Plan ahead for Wimbledon 2025 Signup for the public ballot here and be the first to know when tickets go on sale in September for for June 30 - July 13, 2025 Championships.

There is also an option to queue the day of, 4 Top Tips can be found here.

And of course, if the tickets or rain affects your plans you can always soak up the spirit of the Championships with a walk!

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