Heading to London for Wimbledon? Thanks to the unique buzz that surrounds the oldest tennis tournament in the world, June/July is always a fantastic time to visit the wider South West corner of the capital and its leafy surrounding areas.
At the desirable heart of the action and with an eclectic mix of rustic pubs, chic restaurants and upscale boutiques is Wimbledon Village itself, but nearby Richmond, South Kensington, Kingston and Notting Hill are all similarly sought-after London enclaves offering a metropolitan village-y feel with charms that extend beyond tennis.
And you may find that hotels slightly further afield make reaching the courts quicker and easier, not to mention slightly cheaper with more availability. Here’s our guide to the best hotels near the Wimbledon tennis – from an 18th-century pub to a fashionable Notting Hill bolthole – along with public transport routes from the hotels to the grounds.
