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Wimbledon 26th June - 9th July, 2006
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 The
Lawn Tennis Championships at Wimbledon have developed from the garden party
atmosphere of the first meeting in 1877, witnessed by a few hundred
spectators, to a highly professional tournament attracting an attendance of
over 500,000 people. Players from over 60 nations regularly compete in front
of a crowd of millions worldwide, through the press, radio, internet and
television.
The Championships start six weeks before the first Monday in August and
last approximately a fortnight, until all events are complete.
Play is scheduled to start on Centre and No. 1 Courts at 1.00p.m. for the
first eleven days and at 2.00p.m. on finals days. On all other courts the
start of play will be scheduled for midday for at least the first eight days
and 11.00a.m. for Junior matches on the middle Saturday and during the
second week.
 The Championships are run by a Committee consisting of 12 AELTC members
and 7 nominees from the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA). Preparation for The
Championships begins directly after the preceding meeting, implemented by
seven full time executives and their staff.
Over 6,000 people attend The Championships in a working capacity. These
include a temporary staff of several hundred, who are directly employed by
The All England Lawn Tennis Club, and others who are provided by firms,
contractors, voluntary bodies and public services, as well as
representatives of the media. In short, during the Fortnight at the end of
June and the beginning of July, the Club is a hive of activity, squarely in
the eye of the sporting world.
Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum
The museum offers a glimpse of how the original medieval real tennis has
now become a multi-million dollar professional sport played all over the
world.
Open all year round, the Museum includes memorabilia from many famous
players and includes tours of Centre Court, featuring a state of the art
Audio/Visual Theatre showing highlights of great players in action.
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Recommended Hotels near Wimbledon
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 Gallery
Hotel London
(near Wimbledon)
At the Gallery Hotel London, you can relax in an
atmosphere of comfort and culture while being close to some of London's
finest attractions. The Science, Natural History as well as Victoria and
Albert Museums are literally on your doorstep. Likewise are Harrods,
fashionable Knightsbridge, and the cafes, restaurants and antique shops
of Chelsea. The guestrooms are available in different
categories and are well equipped with modern amenities. A bar and lounge are provided for the guests' pleasure. The Gallery Hotel offers meeting facilities that feature modern
facilities. In addition, guests can also make use of the broadband
Internet access.
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 Baglioni
Hotel London
(near Wimbledon)
The hotel is situated in the residential district of
Kensington, in an exclusive location with enchanting views of Hyde Park
and Kensington Palace. The hotel has 66 rooms, some of them
with exceptional views of Kensington Palace and Gardens. The unique
design of the bedrooms merges sophisticated Italian taste with a warm
contemporary feel. Every room features free broadband Internet and free
wireless business centre. "Brunello" restaurant is a
name that epitomizes the very best of Italian wine. The restaurant
serves contemporary Italian food with regional flavours. Stefano Stecca,
the restaurant's masterful young chef, deals with the constant pursuit
of excellent taste. Most ingredients are brought in fresh from Italy to
maintain the natural smells and flavours as they are served on the
tables. This is an elegant hotel, in keeping with the
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 Berjaya
Eden Park Hotel London
(near Wimbledon)
The elegant Berjaya Park Hotel, built in 1860, is a
welcoming and relaxing haven in the heart of London, one of the world's most
vibrant capitals. Set within a tree -lined terrace just a few minutes west
of the city's famous Oxford Street, this refurbished Victorian hotel is a
peaceful sanctuary in which guests can relax and unwind. The
136 bedrooms are small but functional and in fair condition. They are
decorated in blues and creams, with light wood furniture.
The restaurant is a fine feature of this hotel, having plenty of ornate
period features, large windows and in good decorative condition. Drop into
the Lounge Bar for an aperitif or cocktail, or choose from a wide selection
of beers, wines and spirits, all served by our friendly and efficient bar
staff. The hotel is small and cosy, situated in the heart of
London.
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 Kensington
Close Hotel London 
(near Wimbledon)
Situated in a quiet location, Kensington Close Hotel London
is located just two minutes away from the shopping area of High Street
Kensington. Hyde Park, The Royal Albert Hall, Harrods and Knightsbridge are
a short taxi journey away. The Kensington Close hotel provides
its' guests with modern, bright, well appointed en-suite bedrooms. The rooms
are medium in size and in very good condition, decorated in fresh attractive
colours. The Hotel has 3 excellent restaurants serving
traditional English fayre within its Carvery, enjoyable and light meals
within Marloe's bar and wonderful Italian food in its restaurant. Meetings Alchemy is the hotels training and conference centre, with 15
available rooms with all the modern facilities and technology required,
ensuring a successful conference. The Hotel's Health Spa is a superb luxury
health and fitness club available to guests which includes an 18 metre
heated swimming pool, beauty treatments and gym.
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 Kingsway
Hall Hotel London
(near Wimbledon)
The hotel is located close to Holborn in the West End of
London, close to Oxford Street and Covent Garden. The medium
sized bedrooms are tastefully furnished offering high standards of comfort
for the more discerning guest. The bathrooms are in excellent condition as
are the bedrooms. The medium sized restaurant has an oak
timbered floor and softly lit, painted walls. A wide variety of modern
cuisine is served in the relaxed surroundings. This is one of
the best contemporary hotels in the area, within easy reach of Covent Garden
and Theatreland.
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