![]() ![]() ![]() Inspired by Murray and company, practice your own backhand at one of the many tennis club’s in the British capital. Garsons in Esher, Surrey is less than a half hour drive from Wimbledon and closes at 5. Venture out to the countryside for pick-your-own strawberries - wolf down with cream for the traditional Wimbledon treat. If you haven’t already got a ticket, go bright and early, equipped with a picnic hamper from Fortnum & Mason on Piccadilly (sun block and extra layers. Even in the last four days, it is possible to gain entry into the grounds. Every day, except the last four days, a limited number of tickets for each of the Center, No.1 and No.2 courts are reserved for sale to the public at the turnstiles. Being on the edge of your seat during a Wimbledon match takes a lot of energy. Next to Smithfield meat market, the white and minimalist St John’s bar and restaurant housed in a former smokehouse offers simple British nose-to-tail cuisine and an ever-changing French wine list. Go earlier to beat the crowds, though you may still be competing with the wildlife in the water. Go for a relaxing float in the Serpentine in Hyde Park, open from 10 a.m. Disappointing weather hasn’t held back the outdoor swimming trend and the forecast is kinder for Wimbledon’s second week. Murray mania is not the only craze gripping the city in summer. The two Wimbledon weeks coincide with the start of the summer sales - an opportunity to get the perfect set of threads in case you are caught on Murray Mound’s massive screen. Maltby Street market, started in 2010, is a gastronomic destination worth its salt. London’s foodie scene is insatiable for the next hot thing. If you’re in town the Thursday before the Wimbledon final, don your tennis whites for Maggie’s retro tennis party. After checking into your hotel, swap your tennis shoes for Gucci loafers for checking out the west London club scene - Boujis, LouLou and Mahiki, where you just might rub shoulders with the young royals or tennis fan, socialite and Kate Middleton’s sister Pippa could be out in force with her entourage.įor a slightly ironic take on the west London night out - jump back to the 1980s at Maggie’s in Chelsea, a boutique members nightclub named after the former Conservative prime minister Margaret Thatcher, who died in April. The new Hot Pink healthy grill in Wimbledon will satisfy hungry tennis fans with 27 combinations of mains of meat, chicken, fish or vegetables served with sides and sauces. So if you’re lucky, you could be witness to some serious center court play at bargain prices. tickets are resold for charity at 10 pounds for center court and a fiver for the others. Those who come to Wimbledon on corporate outings often leave in the early evening and after 3 p.m. on ground ticket admission costs less than 15 pounds ($22.81). If you can’t wait until morning to get your tennis fix, after 5 p.m. ![]()
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