Strawberries and cream! Pimm’s! Queues! Champagne! Wimbledon, the most quintessential of British occasions, is upon us. For two weeks, the SW19 postcode is transformed into a posh paradise, where spectators descend in their summer finest to watch the world’s greatest tennis players compete for the coveted grass-court title.
The 2026 Championships are shaping up to be one for the books. Serena Williams’ comeback campaign fell at the first hurdle after her defeat in match one, while Jannik Sinner came close to a knockout after five tense sets against Serbia’s Kecmanović. So far, it’s been a British bloodbath, with just four players remaining in the tournament.
Royal Box celebrity spotting is just as much on the agenda as the sporting spectacle. Providing Court One fashion inspiration, David Beckham, Niall Horan, Bad Bunny, Mary Berry, Sienna Miller and Greg James have all been seen in the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club.
Luckily, we mere mortals can enjoy Wimbledon without a Royal Box invite. More than 9,000 fans joined the famous queue on day one of the Championships, camping out on picnic blankets and enjoying flutes of prosecco in their summer frocks before entering the grounds. In true British fashion, Wimbledon allow punters to bring in their own food and drink – including one bottle of wine per person, or two canned cocktails or canned beer.
Read more: What food and drink can you bring to Wimbledon?
Also on the checklist? Your mobile ticket (if you secured one in the ballot), photo ID, suncream, a hat and an umbrella (naturally). Despite its laissez-faire attitude to food and drink, there are some restrictions: you can’t bring hard-sided containers like picnic hampers or cool boxes into the courts and grounds. Opaque vacuum flasks must be emptied on arrival, so we recommend getting a clear water bottle instead. Liquid containers over 500ml are prohibited, and camping chairs are also denied in the grounds (there are luggage facilities for those in the queue), so bring a comfortable picnic blanket.
Keep reading for the ultimate guide on what to bring to the iconic tennis tournament this summer.
Food and Drink
Pimm's ready to drink cans
While you could bring a whole bottle of Pimm’s to Wimbledon (under 750ml) and rustle up the cocktail yourself, it’s a whole lot easier to stock up pre-mixed cans. Keep the cans cooled and crack one open during a match, in classic British style.
Buy now, Sainsburys.com
Lanson rosé brut NVNV Champagne
The official sponsor of Wimbledon, you’ll look the part with this Lanson Rosé brut NV Champagne in your cooler. The pink-tinted Champagne boasts raspberry and red-berry aromas, with citrus aromas and signature Lanson crispness. A blend of 53 per cent Pinot Noir, 32 per cent Chardonnay and 15 per cent Pinot Meunier, it will be the perfect tonic during a hot day at Wimbledon.
Buy now £50.50, Waitrosecellar.com
Whispering Angel Cotes de Provence rosé
The wine responsible for a worldwide rosé obsession, Whispering Angel is now synonymous with just about any summer occasion. Light, crisp and refreshing, the refined vino will be the cherry on top of your Wimbledon picnic.
Buy now £14.00, Waitrosecellar.com
Sainsburys luxury sandwich platter
Featuring an assortment of crafted fillings on freshly baked bread, this platter is ideal for sharing while enjoying the tennis. All the classics are included: think New York pastrami, ham hock and cheddar, brie and chutney, and red Leicester ploughman's.
Buy now £18.00, Sainsburys.com
M&S tequila with pink grapefruit flavour
Surprisingly strong, don’t crack open an M&S canned cocktail on an empty stomach – most of them are doubles. The tequila with pink grapefruit is a new flavour that’s summer bottled up.
Buy now £2.50, Ocado
Accessories
M&S straw tote bag
Whether holding a spare pair of comfortable shoes for the journey home, Champagne or sunscreen, a capacious bag like this M&S straw style is a must at Wimbledon.
Buy now £26.00, Kind Bag
Jimmy Fairly The Emmy sunglasses
Sleek and stylish, these nineties-inspired frames from Jimmy Fairly are an instant outfit-maker. The streamlined shape and minimalist tortoiseshell finish are a timeless choice.
Buy now £135.00, Jimmyfairly.com
Le Creuset wine cooler sleeve
Designed to chill white, rosé, or Prosecco during the summer, Le Creuset suggests storing the sleeve in the freezer before use for best results.
Buy now £20.99, Amazon
John Lewis striped cooler bag
This cool bag is summer joy personified with its bright striped finish. With 20l of capacity, it boasts a comfortable shoulder strap and grab handles. A wipe-clean insulated lining help keep drinks, snacks and sandwiches cool.
Buy now £20.00, Johnlewis.com
TBco recycled wool picnic blanket
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A lightweight, waterproof blanket that doubles as a picnic rug is your best bet, especially if it comes with a handle for easy carrying, and has a quintessentially British design like tartan (an underrated bonus that ticks all the boxes).
Buy now £89.00, Tbco.com
Cos straw hat
Effortlessly elevate any Wimbledon ensemble with this Cos straw hat, which features contrast panelling and a chic floppy brim.
Buy now £55.00, Cos.com
Ralph Lauren x Wimbledon baseball cap
A stylish piece of merch you’ll wear long after the Championships are over, this Ralph Lauren x Wimbledon baseball cap comes in navy with the signature logo.
Buy now £80.00, Ralphlauren.co.uk
American Express Amex radios
Don't miss a moment of the action with the official Wimbledon AMEX radio. Providing live commentary from every court, it's the easiest way to follow matches while exploring the grounds. Simply take your Amex card to any Amex Kiosk at Wimbledon (there’s a limit of one per person, while supplies last).
Buy now, Americanexpress.com
The White Company picnic wine glasses
These wine glasses from The White Company look like expensive glass, but are made from a picnic-safe plastic material. With glass-like transparency, the stemmed designs are portable and lightweight.
Buy now £10.00, Thewhitecompany.com
M&S USB travel fan
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Requiring less effort compared to manual fans, this £10 M&S device comes in a range of stylish shades – black, neutral, navy and khaki – and features a flexible hinge, so you can either hold it on the go or stand it upright for hands-free use.
Buy now £15.99, Marksandspencer.com
Blacklane ace
Arrive at Wimbledon in style thanks to Blacklane. The private chauffeur service has launched a package that includes a 12-hour service (drop-off and collection), with all the luxury items you need to enjoy a day on the grass courts – think Polo Ralph Lauren Wimbledon collection ball boy or girl jacket, sports-viewing binoculars, a tote bag, sunscreen, an eye mask and keepsake tennis ball.
Buy now £2500.00, Blacklane
Mango stripe umbrella
Shielding you from characteristically British summertime drizzle – or providing sun shade – this Mango monochrome striped umbrella won’t distract anyone from the sport, but remains stylish.
Buy now £27.00, Mango.com
Beauty
Beauty of Joseon relief sun rice probiotics SPF50
When the sun’s out in court on Wimbledon, you feel it – so a good SPF is essential. Beauty of Joseon’s relief sun probiotics SPF 50 is a cult beauty buy for good reason: it’s lightweight, non-greasy and hydrating.
Buy now £12.40, Lookfantastic.com
Aesop deodorant spray
Tackle unwanted scents at Wimbledon with this Aesop portable spray deodorant. Fuss-free to spritz, it not only minimises body odour but also imparts essential oils for a fresh vetiver scent.
Buy now £27.00, Lookfantastic.com
Haan bright rose hand sanitiser
Always be fresh on-the-go with the help of the handbag hero that is Haan’s rose sanitiser. The pocket-size tube delivers a floral scent and is formulated with Aloe Vera to keep hands smooth.
Buy now £6.00, Urbanoutfitters.com
Charlotte Tilbury airbrush powder, travel size
Keep shine at bay between matches with Charlotte Tilbury's cult setting powder. Lightweight and handbag-friendly, it blurs pores, mattifies without looking cakey and keeps your makeup fresh through a long day at SW19.
Buy now £23.00, Charlottetilbury.com
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