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

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…
AELTCEnvironmentGreenwatchNewsAELTC Nature Gain Claim Disputed: Expert Says 36% Loss
13 May 2026

AELTC Nature Gain Claim Disputed: Expert Says 36% Loss

The Putney News published an article on 12 May about Biodiversity Net Gain in relation to the AELTC's development plans for the former Wimbledon…
AELTCNewsPlanning and EnvironmentMedia Spotlight on Wimbledon Park Campaign and Alternative Plan
13 May 2026

Media Spotlight on Wimbledon Park Campaign and Alternative Plan

As the campaign continues against the All England Lawn Tennis Club's plans to build over the former Wimbledon Park Golf Course, several topical newspaper…
AELTCEventsNewsPlanning and EnvironmentSave Wimbledon Park Public Meetings on 16th April and 22nd April 2026
12 May 2026

Save Wimbledon Park Public Meetings on 16th April and 22nd April 2026

The Wimbledon Society and Save Wimbledon Park are  pleased to report that our recent public meetings in April were very well attended – thank…

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Community spirit

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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