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The only visible remains of White Friars Priory, the medieval London home of the Carmelite order, can be found behind glass under an office block. The priory used to stretch from Fleet Street to the Thames, bounded by the River Fleet in the east and the Temple in the west. Access to the crypt may be possible on a heritage open day.

This is the world's most famous, and oldest, grass tennis competition. It was first held in 1877 - women were invited to join in 1884. All of the world's top-seeded players compete and, for a fortnight at the end of June and beginning of July, many people are glued to their TVs following the action. The big problem with Wimbledon fortnight, unfortunately, is often the rain...

Tickets can be obtained by ballot long in advance, or by taking a risk and queuing on the day - or by an official supplier. Check the official website for details - do not buy tickets from unofficial sources.

If you're using sat nav, you are advised to use the following post codes for navigation - SW19 5AG and SW19 5AF.  However, the easiest way to travel to Wimbledon is by public transport.

One of London’s most famous pubs, Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese (not to be confused with the plain, common or garden, 'Cheshire Cheese' nearby) has allegedly been supped at over the centuries by the likes of Pepys, Wren, Johnson, Dickens and Wodehouse.  It was restored after the Great Fire of 1666, so its heritage goes back beyond that. It’s a bit of a labyrinth and needs to be explored – the lower vaults are probably extremely old – as well as basic and sometimes rowdy, but generally friendly.  In days gone by, it had a resident parrot (Polly), whose stuffed remains are apparently still there somewhere. T’is also said that, once upon a time, selected visitors were offered a free pipe of tobacco. None of that these days – and mobile phones are actively discouraged.

Other 'Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese' pubs are available.