Celebrating Wimbledon Around The New Forest
It’s the oldest tennis championship tournament in the world, so it’s no wonder the month of July has become synonymous with freshly groomed courts and punnets of strawberries.
Wimbledon brings spectators together, over a shared love of tennis, tradition, athleticism and the sheer spirit of a great game. No matter whether you head to Wimbledon, love watching from Henman Hill (also affectionately known as Murray Mound) or gather friends and watch at home – the buzz of this famous fortnight is felt by all.
And so, with the thrill of Wimbledon well and truly reverberating its way through the crowds and queues, we’re looking at the best ways to watch or listen, and where you can play when you’re staying with us here in the New Forest.
Where to watch?
At home or hotel
Catch the Wimbledon 2024 Championships live on TV and BBC iPlayer, listen on Radio and BBC Sounds or follow online. Watch from the comfort of your home or your room here at our country hotel.
Bournemouth
If during your hotel stay you feel like a trip to the beach and a spot of shopping, all while keeping up with the tennis, head to the town of Bournemouth, Dorset, with its open-air Wimbledon screen. It’s free to watch in the park’s lower gardens, showing all the matches at Wimbledon this year.
Southampton
Or, book yourself a free ticket to access the Esplanade at Westquay, showcasing their ‘Wimbledon Watch Zone’ where you can experience every match and moment of the anticipated tournament on their big outdoor screen.
Feeling inspired to play?
If all this talk of tennis is enticing you to dust off the racquet and head to a court near our Hampshire hotel, we recommend the Totton & Eling Tennis Centre just 10 miles away, or a 20 minute-drive.
The friendly and welcoming Totton & Eling Tennis Centre offers 8 floodlit tennis courts, open for pay-and-play court hirers and membership subscribers with an online court booking system and automated gate access via pin number, making it easy to book and play during your weekend break away. With courts open each day from 07:30-21:30, and one-to-one coaching available – there’ll be no stopping you!
Get back to your break
It’s all fun and games but when you’re away, it’s nice to balance the busy times with some family time and the chance to relax too. When it is time to chill after a busy day of playing or spectating with the crowds, head to our very own country pub, Monty’s Inn where you can sit down to a hearty dinner with the family and look forward to a great night’s sleep.
Your peaceful hotel room or suite is a world away from the Wimbledon buzz, in all the best ways. Easing you into relaxation with traditional country comforts in the heart of our ancient woodland and waking you to the sound of the birds and a delicious New Forest breakfast.