Wimbledon Tennis and Museum Tour One-day tour
Our partner: Tourope UK Ltd
Description
Welcome to the world-renowned temple of tennis. This tour is expertly guided by a friendly Blue Badge Guide, where you will learn about how the grass is cared for and how the site is improved and developed each year. You will have the opportunity to explore the facilities provided for the press, broadcasters and of course, the world’s best tennis players.
This behind the scenes look at the All England Lawn Tennis Club, the world's most famous tennis club and home of The Championships, includes an inspiring visit to Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum and a 90-minute Tour, and you will have access to Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum, including the VR experience. Get up close to The Championships Trophies, see John McEnroe's ghost, and learn about the history, traditions and legends of the game. The Museum's Virtual Reality Experience is a new and exciting way to experience Wimbledon.
Wimbledon’s award-winning tour promises exciting and wonderful moments for the tennis lovers.
Additional information
- Infant seats unavailable
- Wheelchair accessible
- Upon pickup, please present your confirmation/voucher and photo ID in exchange for your product.
- - Hand sanitizers and masks will be available in our vehicles for the best hygiene practice. - During this tour, public transportation will be used in order to avoid the city's traffic - Hotel Pick up service is available between zones 1 to 3 only. For pick-up service between zones 3 to 9, please contact us for further information. - Airport and cruise port pickups and transfers are also available at extra charge. Please contact us for further information. - Please be ready and waiting in your hotel lobby 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pickup time and let the lobby staff know that you are waiting for a tour guide. - Comfortable shoes are advised - Wheelchair users must inform our agent whether guest(s) is/are fully dependent on the chair or partly able to walk or move. - Guests must contact Tourope UK at least 24 hours before your product date to confirm your reservation and arrange transportation. Please use the contact details on your confirmation/voucher. - If you do not require hotel pickup, you can meet the tour guide at Parliament Square. (The nearest tube station is Westminster). Check-in is 30 minutes prior to the booked tour start time, please look out the Statue of Sir Winston Churchill in front of the Houses of Parliament. Please Note: In case of any daily event or closure in Parliament Square, alternatively, please proceed to The London Eye by crossing the Westminster Bridge. Your tour guide will be waiting for you in front of the main exit gate of the London Eye.
Itinerary
The Tour of the Grounds provides an unforgettable experience: walk through the same doors as the players, sit in their seats in the Media Centre, and learn what it takes to grow a perfect grass tennis court. You will experience the history and traditions of ‘the Fortnight’ in the Museum. Get up close to the Championships Trophies, feel the fabrics of tennis fashions from the Victorian period, test your skills on the Batak wall and learn about how The Championships has developed since 1877. With clothing and equipment donated by tennis’ top stars, you’re certain to see something from your favourite player. The Museum has run several special exhibitions over the years, including one dedicated to tennis at the Olympic Games, another charting the evolution of the racket from the 1870s to present day, and a showcase of the spectacular tennis posters in the Museum’s collection. Did you know that croquet, not tennis, was the first sport to grace Wimbledon’s lawns? The All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2018. This tour is accompanied by one of the official Wimbledon Tour Assistants, on a short 10-minute visit. During Wimbledon Tennis Museum you will have access to the Media Centre, BBC Studio, Players' Entrance, Main Press Interview Room and Centre Court. You can see what goes on behind the scenes in the Broadcast Centre to get Wimbledon to your TV, tablet or smartphone and visit areas reserved for the players and the media. Experience uninterrupted views from the members’ balcony over the historic grounds and grass courts towards the iconic spire of St. Mary’s Church and finally finish your visit to the world-famous Centre Court. The immaculate Virtual Reality experience is a 360˚ show using the latest Virtual Reality technology. It will take you on a fun and informative journey through the history of The Championships at Wimbledon, shrink you down to the size of an ant to learn more about the science behind the famous grass, sit you in the umpire’s chair to watch some magic moments from your favourite players unfold, be voiced by former Wimbledon semi-finalist and British No.1 Tim Henman, using the very latest in 360˚ camera technology you will have exclusive access to The Championships, 2016. Featuring a never-before-seen view of Wimbledon, you will gain exclusive access to film the Ladies’ Singles Final between Serena Williams and Angelique Kerber, as well as the Gentlemen’s Singles Final between Andy Murray and Milos Raonic. Get up close to the action in the Gentlemen’s Doubles Final and watch Wheelchair Singles action in its first year as a Wimbledon event. Also included is a very close encounter with Rufus the Hawk, Wimbledon’s resident bird scarer! Find out more about what it’s like to spend a day at The Championships and get a flavour of the event – the next best thing to being here! Please contact us for the reservation.