The Wimbledon Championships

The World’s Oldest and Finest Tennis Tournament

The Wimbledon Championships; the worlds oldest, and many would say most exciting tennis tournament. Contested by the world’s best players, who congregate each year in Wimbledon, London for two weeks of unsurpassable grass court tennis, the Wimbledon Championships are one of those events that you simply must experience; tennis fan or not. Tennis fans will need little introduction to the 2012 Wimbledon Championships, but you may need a little help on where to find the best accommodation in Wimbledon for the Championship.

Taking place in South East London, Wimbledon is a straight knock-out tournament, with the finals scheduled to be played on the last Saturday and Sunday of the tournament, which for Wimbledon 2012 will be the 7th and 8th of July. Tickets for Wimbledon are allocated through a ballot system, meaning that everyone gets the same chance to get their hands on a much coveted ticket for Wimbledon 2012. What makes Wimbledon really special, and what remains one of the iconic images of Wimbledon is the ticket queue on the day. Wimbledon is one of the last sporting events to retain premium tickets for purchase on the day. This is why it is important to rent in Wimbledon or close-by, as you will have to leave your Wimbledon accommodation early to get to the head of the queue and guarantee tickets. For the finals, you may even have to queue overnight, making it even more vital that your Wimbledon rental home is comfortable... to ensure a good night’s sleep the night before!

Best London holiday accommodation

Top Five Places to rent for Wimbledon 2012

Accommodation to rent in Wimbledon, London

Accommodation in Wimbledon, London, puts your right in the very heart of the action. The atmosphere around Wimbledon for the two weeks of the tournament is magnificent, and everywhere you look, people are talking tennis, swept up in the history and excitement.

Accommodation to rent in Kingston-upon-Thames, London

Kingston-upon-Thames is a wonderful borough of London. It is an ancient market town, which was encompassed as London grew. It is filled with independent cafes, wonderful restaurants and great pubs along the willow lined banks of the Thames, and a perfect place to stay for the Championship.

Accommodation to rent in Richmond, London

Richmond, much like Kingston, is a quiet, luxurious, region of London, which makes accessing the Wimbledon Championships very easy. If you are visiting the Championships for a few days out of your holiday, Richmond has a great amount to offer, including Kew Gardens, Richmond Park and Twickenham.

Accommodation in Kensington and Chelsea, London

Kensington and Chelsea is a magnificent place to take accommodation for Wimbledon if it is your first time in London. Wimbledon is close-by, and Kensington and Chelsea is home to famous sites, from the King’s Road to Notting Hill, as well as many of London’s best museums.

Accommodation in Hammersmith and Fulham

Hammersmith and Fulham is a bustling, exciting district of London, where there is always something going on. It is often a little less expensive than some of the more famous London boroughs, but for finding accommodation for Wimbledon 2012, it is perfect.

Held at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, London, there is a huge range of London apartments to choose from. Located in the Merton Borough of London, the Wimbledon Championships are very easy to reach from across South East London. Usually held during the last week of June and first week of July, it is a great time to be in London. Wimbledon 2012, the 126th tournament, runs from the 25th June until the 8th July. The door at Wimbledon open at 10:30am each day, with play starting at 12pm on all courts other than Centre Court, which starts at 1pm.

Wimbledon is far more than simply a tennis tournament. It is a complete event. Those with very little interest in tennis for the remainder of the year return to accommodation in Wimbledon year after year for the Championship, simply sitting back in the sun, indulging in strawberries and Champagne, and simply soaking up the atmosphere. So, if you are thinking of enjoying the very best of British entertainment, rent in Wimbledon during the tournament, and take your chances with the famous Wimbledon ticket queue!