Tennis, commons and craftsmanship
For two weeks every summer, The Championships, Wimbledon turns the borough into the centre of the tennis world. The All England Lawn Tennis Club is set among quiet residential roads, and the famous queue for tickets forms in Wimbledon Park. Outside the tournament, the club's museum is open to visitors for much of the year.
Wimbledon Common, with its windmill, and Morden Hall Park, a National Trust estate with a rose garden and old snuff mills, give the borough plenty of open space. At Merton Abbey Mills, on the site of an Augustinian priory, William Morris ran his textile and stained-glass works; the riverside site now hosts a weekend market and craft shops. Mitcham, Colliers Wood and Raynes Park complete the borough.
Places worth knowing
- Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum – tennis history and views over Centre Court.
- Wimbledon Common and Windmill – heathland, woods and a windmill museum.
- Morden Hall Park – meadows, wetland and riverside walks.
- Merton Abbey Mills – market, crafts and William Morris history.
Getting in and out
Wimbledon station is a major interchange with the District line, Tramlink, Thameslink and South Western Railway. The Northern line ends at Morden, and the tram links Wimbledon with Mitcham and Croydon. The A3 and A24 are the main roads.
Airport transfers from Merton
Heathrow is usually reached via the A3 and A316 or the South Circular. Gatwick is reached via the A24 or A217 and the M25. London City is a longer cross-London journey. During the Championships, traffic and closures around Church Road and Wimbledon Park are heavy, so we plan routes around them.
See our Heathrow Airport transfers and Gatwick Airport transfers pages.
Pickup tips for this borough
During the tennis fortnight, many roads near the club are restricted. For tournament visitors, we agree a drop-off point outside the restricted area. Wimbledon Village has narrow streets and limited stopping places, so a precise address helps.
Frequently asked questions
When is Wimbledon?
The Championships take place over two weeks in late June and July each year. Check official dates before you plan travel.
Which airport is closest to Wimbledon?
Heathrow and Gatwick are both practical. The quickest depends on the exact address and time of day.
Can you take us to the tennis?
Yes. We provide drop-offs and collections for Wimbledon visitors, using agreed points outside the closed roads.