{"id":31240,"date":"2024-06-19T11:45:54","date_gmt":"2024-06-19T10:45:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/blog\/?p=31240"},"modified":"2026-03-23T10:45:27","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T09:45:27","slug":"wimbledon-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/blog\/things-to-do\/wimbledon-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Your ultimate guide to Wimbledon 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

Strawberries and cream, suspenseful tie-breaks and a tall glass of Pimm\u2019s. Wimbledon<\/a> has arrived \ud83c\udf53<\/h2>\n

Wondering how to get within grunting distance of world-class tennis? Wimbledon: The Championships is a truly spectacular British experience. Whether you\u2019re a newbie to the world of tennis or a Wimbledon pro, check out our ultimate guide to Wimbledon for all the need-to-know info!<\/h4>\n

\"CentreWhat is Wimbledon?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Dating back to 1877, The Championships, also simply known as Wimbledon, is the oldest tennis tournament in the world. Oozing British charm, Wimbledon is held in a league of its own compared with the other major tennis tournaments \u2013 the Australian Open, French Open and US Open. Renowned for its traditions and prestige, players even follow a strict all-white dress code.<\/h4>\n

Drawing over half a million live spectators in recent years, Wimbledon is one of the most popular sporting events in the UK, with an unrivalled atmosphere and energy!<\/h4>\n
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When does Wimbledon start?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Wimbledon takes place annually over 14 days throughout June and July. This year, the tournament will run from June 29th to July 12th. All upcoming dates and live scores can be found on the Wimbledon website<\/span><\/a>.<\/h4>\n