WIMBLEDON LAWN TENNIS MUSEUM, LONDON SW19

Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum, Centre Court, The All England Club, Church Road, Wimbledon, London SW19 5AE

The Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum is a museum concerned with the sport of tennis which is located at the All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon in South London, the venue of the Wimbledon Championships. The collections include items dating back to 1555.

Easter 2006 sees the opening of the new Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum. In a brand new facility with exciting technological advances and innovations the new Museum will be showcasing all its finest exhibits in the most effective ways possible. The Championship Trophies, the art gallery, objects and memorabilia will be on display with interpretation in eight languages. Special tours will also be available for the partially sighted and signed tours for deaf visitors.

The Museum, set within Centre Court, chronicles the game of lawn tennis from its origins in the 1870s to the present day. Highlights include a view of the world-famous Centre Court and the original Championships' trophies. Watch video footage of great players in action and admire tennis memorabilia that dates back to 1555. Also available is an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the grounds at Wimbledon. Both individuals and pre-booked groups of 15 or more have the opportunity to explore the grounds of The Championships and enjoy sights such as Centre Court, No 1 Court, the Fred Parry Statue and the Press Interview Room.

HOTELS NEAR WIMBLEDON LAWN TENNIS MUSEUM

Harte & Garter Hotel

High St, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 1PH.
Ye Harte & Garter Hotel is situated on the High Street in the centre of Windsor. The Hotel has 58 individually designed bedrooms many of which offer unrivalled views of the Windsor Castle.

Macdonald Castle Hotel

18 High St, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 1LJ.
Two minutes walk from main gate of Windsor Castle the Macdonald Castle Hotel is an historic landmark in its own right. Excellent position for shopping, sightseeing and access to Windsor Great Park. Legoland bus stop opposite hotel.

Royal Adelaide Hotel

46 Kings Road, cnr Adelaide Square, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 2AG.
The Royal Adelaide Hotel is a splendid Georgian Hotel located close to the town centre of Windsor. The hotel was named after Queen Adelaide the Consort of William IV and is within walking distance of Windsor Castle.

Sir Christopher Wren's House Hotel & Spa

Thames Street, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 1PX.
Beautifully appointed, steeped in history and uniquely situated. Windsors Best Kept Secret....

The Christopher - Eton's Boutique Hotel

110 High St, Eton, Near Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 6AN.
The Christopher - Eton's Boutique Hotel is full of comfort and style on historic Eton High Street. Dating back to 1511 - newly refurbished, stylish, comfortable and sophisticated.

The Manor Hotel

Village Green, Datchet, Windsor, Berkshire, SL3 9EA.
Our 4 star luxury hotel is located in the heart of Berkshire, nearby the banks of the River Thames. We are a mile a way from Windsor and Slough, with great access from the M4, M25 and M40 motorways.

Upton Park Hotel

39 Upton Park, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 2DA.
High-Speed Internet access available. All guest rooms have wired access, Public areas have wireless access.

DIRECTIONS

Nearest Train Station:Southfields (District Line)

WIMBLEDON LAWN TENNIS MUSEUM

Wimbledon Lawn Tennis. - www.wimbledon.org