Lara Croft was born in Wimbledon, a district in southwest London, according to the character’s established biography.
Wimbledon is best known internationally for The Championships tennis tournament, but within Tomb Raider lore it is Lara’s birthplace. Her aristocratic family background and British identity are central parts of her character, distinguishing her from many video-game adventurers whose origins are less developed.
Lara’s fictional biography has changed in details across different continuities. The original games and later reboots present different versions of her childhood, education and relationship with her parents. However, Wimbledon is consistently associated with her birthplace in reference material about the character.
A common mix-up is confusing Wimbledon with Croft Manor, the family estate where Lara spends much of her time. Croft Manor is a fictional property in England, while Wimbledon is a real London district. The two locations serve different purposes in the character’s backstory.