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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Rebecca Earle

How strawberries and cream became ‘a true icon’ of Wimbledon

Wimbledon is all about strawberries and cream (and of course tennis). The club itself describes strawberries and cream as “a true icon of The Championships”.

While a meal at one of the club’s restaurants can set you back £130 or more, a bowl of the iconic dish is a modest £2.70 (up from £2.50 in 2024 – the first price rise in 15 years). In 2024, visitors munched their way through nearly 2 million berries.

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