London, England is a beautiful place to visit. While some people come to visit the amazing Big Ben or catch a glimpse of the Queen at Buckingham Palace, there are other reasons to visit this lovely city. Sports fans will find that there are many interesting and large sports stadiums within the city realm, many of which have played host to world-famous and exciting sports events. Here are five of the most iconic stadiums in London.
1. Chelsea Football Club
This large stadium is located right in the heart of London. It is a big tourist attraction. Aside from the large games that are held in the middle of the large stadium, tourists and visitors can take a backstage tour of the enormous edifice. It isn’t far from hotels in London, and you can get in without having to pay an entrance fee. You will get to see the changing rooms, the pitch side and the green on the tour. It is definitely worth the experience. If your children are interested in sports, they will enjoy the stadium tour or catching a game here, as well.
2. Emirates Stadium
This massive stadium in Holloway London is a large draw. It is a football stadium that houses the Arsenals. The best factor of the stadium is the ability to take a tour through it. The tour is great for the entire family, and can teach you a lot about the behind-the-scenes process that goes into making game-times enjoyable for the players on the field and the spectators in the stands. It’s really a great place to visit.
3. The All England Lawn Tennis Tour
You’ve never seen a sports arena like this before. It is a sports complex in the Wimbledon area of London. They hold the tennis championships here, and it is a very different atmosphere than you might be used to experiencing at football stadiums.
4. Wembley Stadium
Perhaps the most famous of all the arenas, Wembley Stadium is known around the world for its large sporting events. They also hold a large variety of fantastic concerts.
5. Craven Cottage
Cheap flights to London can be hard to get, but getting into Craven Cottage is much easier. This historical arena is built on the banks of the River Thames. It is truly a unique arena as far as that goes, and it is fun to visit, especially if you support Fulham sports!