I spent a day in Wimbledon, and the London neighborhood was even fancier than the tennis tournament

Armani SyedJul 9, 2022, 15:14 IST

The author at a Wimbledon photo opportunity and houses in the local area.Armani Syed

I visited Wimbledon, the London neighborhood where the British tennis tournament takes place.
The area consisted of giant houses and luxury stores, and it was the perfect spot for afternoon tea.

I spent a day in Wimbledon, the southwest London neighborhood that hosts the annual tennis championships, to see what the area was really like.

The Centre Court entrance at the 2022 Wimbledon Championships.Armani Syed

The Championships, Wimbledon, is an annual tennis tournament that takes place in the affluent residential neighborhood of the same name, located in the London Borough of Merton.

A map showing the location of Wimbledon, a southwest London neighborhood.Google Maps

The Championships, Wimbledon, is an annual tennis tournament that takes place in the affluent residential neighborhood of the same name, located in the London Borough of Merton.

I traveled on a quick train from London Waterloo to Wimbledon, and as soon as I exited the station it was clear the neighborhood was smitten with its sport.

The author on the train from London Waterloo to Wimbledon.Armani Syed

Curious to see the route and space, I took a short bus ride to the Centre Courts in Wimbledon Park.

A map showing the location of Wimbledon Station and Centre Court.Armani Syed

Shops, cafes, and other local businesses had also incorporated Wimbledon branding, tennis balls, and rackets into their shop windows, which created a sense of togetherness.

Shop fronts in Wimbledon using tennis rackets and balls in the window displays.Armani Syed

Shops, cafes, and other local businesses had also incorporated Wimbledon branding, tennis balls, and rackets into their shop windows, which created a sense of togetherness.

The closer we got to the Centre Court, the more I started to see people dressed in their afternoon best to attend the event.

Attendees arriving at the Centre Court for the 2022 Wimbledon championships.Armani Syed

For those hoping to secure a ticket on the day, they can join the queue as early as the night before.

The author joined the queue at Wimbledon to see what it was like but was sadly a bit too late.Armani Syed

Along the queuing space, there were fun games, photo opportunities, and drinks spots.

Games and photo opportunities in the queue at Wimbledon 2022.Armani Syed

Walking the streets felt like I had left London because the houses were so large and often gated.

A large gated home located in Wimbledon, South West London.Armani Syed

Away from the championships, I was surprised to learn that Wimbledon was home to the UK's first Thai Buddhist temple.

Outside and inside Buddhapadipa temple located in Wimbledon.Armani Syed

The town had a number of independent coffee shops, so next up, I had an iced coffee in a stunning local cafe.

The author at Demitasse, a cafe on Wimbledon high street.Armani Syed

After a short wait, I was able to get a table for a cream tea at The Ivy Cafe, an upmarket London chain that the Queen has dined at.

The Ivy Cafe Wimbledon exterior, and the author having cream tea inside.Armani Syed

To recover from my sugar high, I headed for a walk in Wimbledon Common and found an unexpected yet historic windmill.

Wimbledon and Putney Common, and Wimbledon Windmill located on the common.Armani Syed

Over the years, Wimbledon has also become synonymous with the fictional characters Lara Croft and The Wombles.

The Wombles hold a recycling box during the 2005 Wimbledon Championships.PA Images/PA Images via Getty Images

While I enjoyed my time in Wimbledon, in my opinion the neighborhood didn't feel like part of London because of how fancy it was.

A typical London bus traveling to and from the Wimbledon championships.Armani Syed

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I spent a day in Wimbledon, and the London neighborhood was even fancier than the tennis tournament

I spent a day in Wimbledon, the southwest London neighborhood that hosts the annual tennis championships, to see what the area was really like.

The Championships, Wimbledon, is an annual tennis tournament that takes place in the affluent residential neighborhood of the same name, located in the London Borough of Merton.

I traveled on a quick train from London Waterloo to Wimbledon, and as soon as I exited the station it was clear the neighborhood was smitten with its sport.

Curious to see the route and space, I took a short bus ride to the Centre Courts in Wimbledon Park.

Shops, cafes, and other local businesses had also incorporated Wimbledon branding, tennis balls, and rackets into their shop windows, which created a sense of togetherness.

The closer we got to the Centre Court, the more I started to see people dressed in their afternoon best to attend the event.

For those hoping to secure a ticket on the day, they can join the queue as early as the night before.

Along the queuing space, there were fun games, photo opportunities, and drinks spots.

Walking the streets felt like I had left London because the houses were so large and often gated.

Away from the championships, I was surprised to learn that Wimbledon was home to the UK's first Thai Buddhist temple.

The town had a number of independent coffee shops, so next up, I had an iced coffee in a stunning local cafe.

After a short wait, I was able to get a table for a cream tea at The Ivy Cafe, an upmarket London chain that the Queen has dined at.

To recover from my sugar high, I headed for a walk in Wimbledon Common and found an unexpected yet historic windmill.

Over the years, Wimbledon has also become synonymous with the fictional characters Lara Croft and The Wombles.

While I enjoyed my time in Wimbledon, in my opinion the neighborhood didn't feel like part of London because of how fancy it was.