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How to Experience the Best of London During Wimbledon

For two weeks in July, London is brought to life with fashion, food, celebrity spotting, and...tennis!

The world’s oldest and most prestigious tennis tournament is steeped in rich history and traditions including strict dress codes, the VIP Royal Box, and the delicacy of strawberries and cream.

Whether you’re visiting London to catch a tennis match or were unlucky in the public ballot and are looking for something else to do, we’ve put together a list of places to see so you can experience the very best of London while you’re in town.

Uncover the History

Uncover the History

London is bursting at the seams with rich history, with a museum for just about any interest! Science, art, archaeology, transport, and design, London’s got enough world-class museums to keep you occupied for weeks! With so many to choose from, you’ll have a hard time selecting just a few to visit. Some of our favourites are the British Museum, the trio of museums at South Kensington, and of course the Wimbledon Tennis Lawn Museum - the largest tennis museum in the world!

See the Sights

See the Sights

You can’t visit London without checking the most famous landmarks off your bucket list. Take a private tour or jump on one of the city’s famous red sightseeing buses to make sure you don’t miss any.

Some unmissable spots:

  • Buckingham Palace
  • Westminster Abbey
  • Big Ben
  • London Bridge
  • London Eye
  • The Shard
  • Hyde Park

Catch A Show

For lovers of theatre, London’s West End is home to some of the best plays and musicals in the world. The buzzing cultural district has been entertaining people for over 350 years and some of the productions currently running have been exciting audiences since the 80s - some of the longest-running shows in the world!

If theatres aren’t your style, you’ll have to line up your visit with a show at Wembley Stadium. Featuring 90,000 seats, the stadium is the UK's largest, often hosting major sporting events and musical acts. You can view the list of upcoming events here.

Catch A Show

Enjoy a Sunday Pub Roast

The quintessential British lunch - a Sunday roast at your local pub. One of the fondest traditions, today you will find many versions ranging from casual to trendier upscale roast lunches. Beer enthusiasts will also be keen to continue the pub crawl with a tour of London’s most popular and unique breweries.

Enjoy a Sunday Pub Roast
Explore Wimbledon

Explore Wimbledon

Apart from the Wimbledon Tennis Lawn Museum, Wimbledon has several extraordinary sites to be explored. You can experience a sense of tranquillity at the Buddhapadipa Temple, be captivated by the Wimbledon Windmill, stroll through the Wimbledon Common, and take a tour of the Southside House - a preserved piece of Wimbledon history.

Travelling to Wimbledon

Travelling to Wimbledon

Wimbledon is perfectly positioned in Southwest London, making it easy to get to from several London airports. Public transport makes it simple to travel to Wimbledon from anywhere in London and once you’re there, you can take a bus, tram or even walk to take in all the sights.

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