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**VitaliyMurnov** · 06-21-2010, 10:05 AM

Hi all!

I got amazingly lucky this year and got picked in the lottery to buy Wimbledon tickets. I'll be on Centre Court on Thursday (same day as the Queen!), which will complete my personal "career" Grand Slam of visiting each GS.

A couple questions for anyone who has been to Wimbledon recently:

1. I was thinking it might be fun to try to queue to get a grounds pass for Wednesday. The website says they have 500 CC, 500 Ct 1, 500 Ct 2 and 6000 grounds passes available for sale each day. I know people start queueing overnight for the showcourt tickets, but do you think I'd be able to show up early Weds morning to get a grounds pass?

2. Do they let you bring in any of your own food? I can't find anything on their website that addresses this. I have food allergies and would be much more comfortable bringing my own snacks as I'm concerned I might not be able to find much for sale that I can eat (not to mention what I am sure are outrageous prices).

3. What's typical attire for fans at Wimbledon? I feel like it may not be quite as casual as the US or Aussie Opens... would I look out of place wearing jeans?

Any other tips are greatly appreciated!! I can't even tell you how excited I am!

My wife and I did the queue last year on Tuesday and arrived around 8:30 am. We got to the ticket booth right around noon and were able to get two tix to Court 2. So, arrive early if you want the big courts. Also, the ticket sales are not computerized, so each attendant has a stack to sell. When you get to the front of the line, try to pick the ticket booth furthest from the line as that person will likely have the most tickets available. The queue process is extremely well organized, but definitely bring a blanket and a book to read/iPod. You will be sitting for several hours before your queue starts to move.

For your Centre Court tickets, be sure to memorize when you submitted your lottery ballot, when the tickets arrived, etc. It is very likely that you will be stopped at the gate and asked these questions. If you cannot answer them correctly, the guard will confiscate your tickets. Bad answer - I bought them on ebay (bye bye tickets). Good answer - I submitted my lottery ballot in October, got the notification in March (or April) and got the tickets in May. Resale of Wimby tickets is forbidden by the terms of sale.

Food is the best deal going at Wimby. You can bring in a full picnic, no questions asked. The food options in the venue are pretty poor and the lines are huge, so pack some food (especially since you have allergies). You can bring in one liter of wine per person or 4 large beers per person. Bring an empty water bottle. There are water fountains throughout the grounds and that's a much better option than paying for water. My wife and I did a full picnic and got a lot of envious looks from other attendees.

Dress is casual unless you have really "posh" seats. It's not like Ascot or other horse races where everyone gets dressed like they're going to a wedding. Jeans are not hugely common, but you wouldn't get heckled for wearing them. Most men will be in casual trousers (don't call them pants). Bring an umbrella, a hat and wear layers. The temps can change quite dramatically if the sun comes out or it starts to rain. There aren't a ton of indoor places to hide when it rains (or to avoid blazing sun), so a golf umbrella is recommended over a small pocket sized one.

Congrats on hitting your personal Slam. I am only at 1 of 4 so far, but planning to hit the other ones in the next few years.

-Snidely

06-21-2010, 10:05 AM	#9
VitaliyMurnov Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 449 Senior Member	Hi all! I got amazingly lucky this year and got picked in the lottery to buy Wimbledon tickets. I'll be on Centre Court on Thursday (same day as the Queen!), which will complete my personal "career" Grand Slam of visiting each GS. A couple questions for anyone who has been to Wimbledon recently: 1. I was thinking it might be fun to try to queue to get a grounds pass for Wednesday. The website says they have 500 CC, 500 Ct 1, 500 Ct 2 and 6000 grounds passes available for sale each day. I know people start queueing overnight for the showcourt tickets, but do you think I'd be able to show up early Weds morning to get a grounds pass? 2. Do they let you bring in any of your own food? I can't find anything on their website that addresses this. I have food allergies and would be much more comfortable bringing my own snacks as I'm concerned I might not be able to find much for sale that I can eat (not to mention what I am sure are outrageous prices). 3. What's typical attire for fans at Wimbledon? I feel like it may not be quite as casual as the US or Aussie Opens... would I look out of place wearing jeans? Any other tips are greatly appreciated!! I can't even tell you how excited I am! My wife and I did the queue last year on Tuesday and arrived around 8:30 am. We got to the ticket booth right around noon and were able to get two tix to Court 2. So, arrive early if you want the big courts. Also, the ticket sales are not computerized, so each attendant has a stack to sell. When you get to the front of the line, try to pick the ticket booth furthest from the line as that person will likely have the most tickets available. The queue process is extremely well organized, but definitely bring a blanket and a book to read/iPod. You will be sitting for several hours before your queue starts to move. For your Centre Court tickets, be sure to memorize when you submitted your lottery ballot, when the tickets arrived, etc. It is very likely that you will be stopped at the gate and asked these questions. If you cannot answer them correctly, the guard will confiscate your tickets. Bad answer - I bought them on ebay (bye bye tickets). Good answer - I submitted my lottery ballot in October, got the notification in March (or April) and got the tickets in May. Resale of Wimby tickets is forbidden by the terms of sale. Food is the best deal going at Wimby. You can bring in a full picnic, no questions asked. The food options in the venue are pretty poor and the lines are huge, so pack some food (especially since you have allergies). You can bring in one liter of wine per person or 4 large beers per person. Bring an empty water bottle. There are water fountains throughout the grounds and that's a much better option than paying for water. My wife and I did a full picnic and got a lot of envious looks from other attendees. Dress is casual unless you have really "posh" seats. It's not like Ascot or other horse races where everyone gets dressed like they're going to a wedding. Jeans are not hugely common, but you wouldn't get heckled for wearing them. Most men will be in casual trousers (don't call them pants). Bring an umbrella, a hat and wear layers. The temps can change quite dramatically if the sun comes out or it starts to rain. There aren't a ton of indoor places to hide when it rains (or to avoid blazing sun), so a golf umbrella is recommended over a small pocket sized one. Congrats on hitting your personal Slam. I am only at 1 of 4 so far, but planning to hit the other ones in the next few years. -Snidely
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