Welcome to Wimbledon Society

Founded in 1903, Wimbledon Society is committed to protecting all those local amenities which contribute to our quality of life. We also run the Wimbledon Museum, a treasure trove of local history.
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AELTC Development

The All England Lawn Tennis Club are proposing a significant development on the adjacent golf course including 38 new tennis courts and an 8,000 seater stadium. We and many other local and national organisations have voiced our concerns about this.

Save Wimbledon Park website

Planning and Environment

We monitor changes to the planning system, local planning applications and impacts on our environment.

Come and visit our new Wimbledon Museum, a treat for all the family!

Opening times: Friday, Saturday and Sunday 2.30pm to 5pm

Find out more here. Please support this exciting project by giving a donation, large or small here.

What’s On & What’s New

Check out our What’s On pages

For all the latest news about our events, talks and activities and the latest edition of our Wimbledon Diary

New Book!

Wimbledon 100 Landmarks And Their Histories

Author: Neal Ransome

100 Wimbledon Landmarks and their stories. From historic buildings to humble street furniture, from ancient trees to modern statues, some are iconic whilst others are hidden in plain sight. With full colour photos, four circular walks and maps.

2027 Calendar 

Now available! Online, at Elys, Wimbledon bookshop and our Museum

Latest News

EnvironmentGreenwatchBetter lung function growth in London children thanks to ULEZ
28 August 2026

Better lung function growth in London children thanks to ULEZ

The introduction of the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) in 2019 (and subsequent expansion in 2021 and 2023) has not been without controversy.  On…
EnvironmentPlanning and EnvironmentResponse by Wimbledon Society to government consultation on Heathrow expansion national policy statement
25 August 2026

Response by Wimbledon Society to government consultation on Heathrow expansion national policy statement

Q: To what extent do you agree or disagree with the assessment of the need for the proposed expansion of Heathrow Airport?  Explain your…
AELTCPlanning and EnvironmentLocal Residents’ Report describing their experiences during the 2026 Wimbledon championships
19 August 2026

Local Residents’ Report describing their experiences during the 2026 Wimbledon championships

Following a year-long effort by the Community Panel to overhaul Queue management, the verdict is in: while several changes succeeded, key operational fixes fell…
EnvironmentGreenwatchHow to cool our cities
8 August 2026

How to cool our cities

With record heat waves increasingly becoming the norm, the question on how to remain cool has become a serious health challenge for many. The…
EnvironmentThe National Emergency Briefing: Time to Take Action
6 August 2026

The National Emergency Briefing: Time to Take Action

Climate change becoming ever more visible This summer could see the strongest El Niño weather pattern to date, characterised by record heat, droughts and…
AELTCNewsPlanning and EnvironmentCourt Grants Save Wimbledon Park Permission to Appeal the High Court Decision on Statutory Trusts
22 July 2026

Court Grants Save Wimbledon Park Permission to Appeal the High Court Decision on Statutory Trusts

The Court of Appeal has granted Save Wimbledon Park Ltd (SWP) permission to appeal against the High Court's March 2026 ruling that the former…

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As a prominent community organisation, the Society is keen to promote good links between like-minded bodies in our environs. It believes that a strong community spirit plays a vital role in fostering a sense of pride in our area. The bodies range from civic societies to environmental groups, and from community forums to historical societies.

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