Wimbledon 2011

So it’s Wimbledon time again. Prepare yourself for strawberries and cream, Pimms and the occasional shower if your in London to visit SW19. There are a few interesting facts to remember about The Championship, Wimbledon as it is properly known:

• It is the only Grand Slam event still played on grass, the original surface for tennis
• It has been held at The All England Club since 1877
• Brame Hillyard was the first man to wear shorts at the event in 1930
• The longest ever match was between John Isner and Nicholas Mahut in the first round in 2010. They played for 11 hours and 5 minutes. The final score was 6–4, 3–6, 6–7(7–9), 7–6(7–3), 70–68 for a total of 183 games and the last set lasted 8 hours and 11 minutes

You can find out more fun Wimbledon facts here and here.


If you can’t get a ticket or have some downtime between matches, you have a great chance to explore London properly. If you’re stuck for ideas, check out Hyde park if the weather is nice. You can walk through the lush greenery, follow the Serpentine or go an listen to some at Speaker’s Corner. And, if it rains, there’s always the Serpentine Gallery, one of the best galleries in London for contemporary art.

Don’t forget to try one of our walks as well. These will give you a great tour of London! If you’ve got any other places to suggest, feel free to comment below!