Revel In The Wimbledon Experience This Summer

If you're a tennis fan, the onset of summer can only mean one thing - the Wimbledon Championships. Whether you spend the two weeks of the tournament praying that the weather will stay dry, or you do everything in your power to catch a glimpse of Roger Federer's flawless backhand, your personal experience of Wimbledon will always be one you'll remember. However, if you're finding it difficult to get tickets for Wimbledon this summer, rest assured there are numerous ways in which you'll be able to revel in the Wimbledon experience.

April 2006, for instance, saw the public opening of the new Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum - which has since become one of London's most popular attractions. In fact, within 9 months of opening, the museum was awarded the Visit London Large Visitor Attraction of the Year Award; while its state-of-the-art interactive exhibits offer a contemporary approach to the history of lawn tennis that will appeal to old and young tennis fans alike. Among the most notable exhibits of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum are the John McEnroe Exhibit and the trophy collection, so even if you don’t make it to Centre Court, you’ll be able to soak up a piece of the Wimbledon atmosphere.

What's more, travel to London during the Wimbledon Championships and you'll be able to watch its most high-profile matches on any of the big screens that are erected outside the Wimbledon stadium and across the city for the duration of the tournament. This provides tennis fans without Wimbledon tickets with ample opportunity to watch matches on television and still soak up the euphoria that surrounds this annual sporting event. And if rain stops play, rest assured that there are plenty of boutiques and shops in Wimbledon, whereby you'll be able to distract yourself until play starts up again.

Alternatively, there are a number of short break specialists that offer holiday packages to the Wimbledon Championships; these special breaks will usually offer you tickets that are valid for one or two days of the Wimbledon tournament, and will often include bed and breakfast accommodation at one of many hotels near Wimbledon - so you'll be within easy reach of the Wimbledon venue.

But however you ultimately choose to enjoy Wimbledon this summer, you can be sure that it'll be an unforgettable experience. So whether you're sitting atop Henman Hill (or Murray Mountain, depending on your preference!), or you're lucky enough to indulge in a punnet of strawberries and cream while cheering on Venus Williams on Centre Court, you can be sure your Wimbledon Experience will be a personal memory to treasure.

Adam Singleton is an online, freelance journalist and keen amateur photographer. His portfolio, called Capquest Photography is available to view online.