Tennis in Britain
Tennis is a quintessentially English game, and one that draws people to Britain from all over the world - what can be better than sitting in the sunshine at Centre Court at Wimbledon with a bowl of strawberries and a glass of champagne, watching world champions battle it out in front of a crowd of thousands? We find out if there's more to Wimbledon than just tennis…
Anyone for tennis?
It's June, the sun is shining, and there's a huge buzz of excitement in the air. It can only mean one thing - Britain is getting ready for Wimbledon. It's every tennis fan's dream to get their hands on a ticket for centre court, but even just getting through the gates of the All England Lawn Tennis Club makes you feel part of something almost magical.
In quintessential British style, Wimbledon is a place of tradition. The players are always dressed in white, the female players are referred to as 'Miss' or 'Mrs', the players bow or curtsey to the Royal box when the Queen or Prince of Wales are present, and of course, there's the obligatory punnet of strawberries and cream.
The best place to watch the big games is the court itself, but failing that, the place to be is Murray Mound (previously Henman Hill). Here you can join hundreds of other fans and watch the game on a giant screen just metres from the courtside. The atmosphere on the Mound when a British player is competing is electric, and something that you definitely won't want to miss.
Then of course, there's the question of what to wear? Well, with even the ball boys and girls dressed in Ralph Lauren, aim for classic and chic.
Find out more about playing tennis and other British tennis tournaments in our Tennis in Britain pages.