Wimbledon tennis began at the All England Club lawn in the summer of 1877. The Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum in London offers a journey back in time, from the historical tennis lawn parties to the current multimillion dollar athletic competitions. The audio guides, in nine languages, as well as touch screens, interactive and films presents something for everyone. The museum delivers an interesting and exciting epoch of athletic skills from the beginning to contemporary tennis.

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Some of the focal points of the museum include Championship Trophies, a special effects cinema spotlighting the Science of Tennis and a collection of treasures from 1877 to present day, featuring significant memorabilia. The museum also has film and videos accentuating the most dramatic and exciting tournaments in history. The display of equipment, clothing and personal items provides a peek into the lives of some of the world’s greatest tennis players.

The Grounds of the All England Tennis Club and The Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum are open year round for guided tours. wimbledon tennis championships will take place from June 25 to July 12 in 2012. Tickets are difficult to obtain, however, most are purchased through the AELTC Ballot in the year previous to the championships. About 500 tickets are reserved for the day of play and will be sold on days one through nine. A few thousand ground admission tickets are provided every day. The amount will vary with the weather, the number of people on the grounds and the various courts in play. Those who register online for the wimbledon tennis e-mail news letter will receive a communication with an opportunity to purchase admission on the day before wimbledon tennis play.

A few tickets are promoted for corporate hospitality and overseas package tours through the AELTC and its licensed agents. Debentures are the only tickets not sold until a later time in May. These seats are the only ones that are allowed to be gifted or sold, all others must be used by the patron. Over 60 countries will offer some of the best players competing in the five championship competitions. Juniors, veterans and wheelchair bound competitors will join in their own events on the lawns the second week of the championship. Wimbledon.com offers advice and helpful hints for anyone travelling to the functions. Special arrangements may be made for the disabled or mobility disadvantaged. The comfort, safety and enjoyment of every patron is the goal of The All England Lawn Tennis Club Championships.

The wimbledon tennis official merchandise online shop for the tennis devotee suggests creative and unusual gifts. Beginning with towels in four designs and colors with the wimbledon logo, to fashionable clothing and jewelry, the selection of memorabilia is diverse. The headgear, sunglasses and footwear are designed by Ralph Lauren. A miscellaneous collection of mugs, keyrings, Wimbledon dressed bears, wallets, robes and bouncy balls complete the variety of gifts for the tennis admirer. Even if you cannot attend wimbledon tennis matches, there is access for the enjoyment of the sport.