Theme: Sports Watching
For tennis lovers, Wimbledon means something special. The Wimbledon stadium is a nostalgic place to visit as it has more than 100 years of history. Since getting tickets to watch the matches at Wimbledon is equivalent enough to winning the lottery, this stadium can be visited when matches are not played to get a perspective. There is a daily tour of the facility which includes a visit to all the outside courts, Court No 1, Centre Court and Henman Hill. The tour also allows you to take a quick look at the enclave where players are interviewed normally after matches. The guided tour lasts approximately 45 minutes. The Visitor Centre currently holds the trophies of both the mens and womens on display. There is a new musuem opening up in the spring of 2006 till which these trophies would be on display at the Visitor Centre.
To reach Wimbledon, take the District Line (Tube) and alight at Southfields (2 stations before Wimbledon station). Once outside the station, cross the road and walk straight for about 10-15 minutes and you will arrive at the Wimbledon stadium. You can also take Bus No 473 right outside the station which will stop right across the stadium.
Cost of the tour: 6.50 pounds
Duration: Approximately 45 minutes
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