A trip to Wimbledon to watch the ATP Grand Slam can be a great day out. But it is important to plan carefully and be aware of all the costs involved to avoid coming home in need of debt help.
The cost of a Centre court ticket alone will set supporters back up to £100 at face value depending on the day. For anyone tempted to purchase a resale ticket through an auction site, the amounts involved might leave many people in personal debt. And the truth is that ticket prices are only the beginning of the costs involved in a trip to Wimbledon.
Fans living outside of London can travel directly to Wimbledon by coach, by train and tube, or by car. Coach and train tickets are less expensive if booked in advance, and anyone planning to purchase tickets at the last minute might find them to be expensive. Those planning to travel should book tickets as early as possible – coaches are usually less expensive than the train. It is also often cheaper to travel there and back in a day rather than booking a return ticket for a later date.
Petrol prices are high at the moment, but can be reduced by sharing a car. However, the cost of parking must also be considered, not just at the event but elsewhere and particularly if there are plans to spend any time in central London. Discounts can be found if parking at or near Wimbledon is booked in advance.
For those journeying too far to make the trip in a day, there is also the cost of accommodation to factor in. Hotels in and around London can be pricey, and any budget hotels in the area might already be booked up. Accommodation is another area where savings can usually be made by booking in advance.
Aside from travel and accommodation costs, a day out to a football event will also usually involve purchasing food from overpriced outlets, alcohol and other drinks, and impulse buys such as souvenir merchandise. A night out in London afterwards will involve yet more spending, with a pint of beer in the region of £3 to £4 depending on the venue. It is easy to spend much more than anticipated if visitors end up buying rounds of drinks for a group of football fans, and even more if food is involved.
When all of the costs are added up, a trip to see the famous Wimbledon ATP Grand Slam can end up costing a great deal more than the price of a ticket. It is important to budget carefully and make sure enough money is available to cover the cost of the trip. If funds are tight, arrange to take food along and plan to avoid expensive socialising after the match. Book everything in advance where possible so that there will be no unexpected costs leading to supporters being in need of debt help.
If fans have gotten into personal debt troubles by spending beyond their means, help with managing debt can be sought. In extreme circumstances, managing debt can involve measures which can be taken to write off debt if overspending has been an ongoing problem and debts have spiralled out of control.
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