In this article, I present Wembley Stadiumthe home of England's national soccer team!
Here you'll find
- A presentation of Wembley Stadium
- What you can see on your visit
- Easy access
- Practical information: prices, opening hours, reservations
- Things to see and do in the area
- And much more!
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Wembley Stadium: article summary
Wembley Stadium, in the footsteps of Beckham, Rooney and Scholes
England is more than just a football-loving nationIt's the country that created the sport, and the fervor that surrounds its national team and clubs testifies to the importance of football to the British.
In London, an emblematic place allows us to take the measure of this passion: Wembley Stadium !
Wembley Stadium presentation
When we talk about Wembley Stadium (or simply Wembley), we designate the new structure between 2004 and 2007It replaces the previous Wembley Stadium, which dates back to 1923 and is far from today's soccer standards.
The new Wembley is a stadium for 90,000 seatsowned by the English Football Association. It is in this colossal stadium - 2e Europe's largest stadium in terms of capacity behind Barcelona's Camp Nou - where the national team's main matches and major cup finals are held.
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The first official match took place on May 19, 2007 between Manchester United at Chelseaon the occasion of the English Cup final, won 1-0 by the Blues on a Didier Drogba goal.
The stadium sometimes hosts 13-a-side or 15-a-side rugby competitions, as well as concerts by international artists capable of filling the many seats.
For soccer fans who want to follow in the footsteps of illustrious players, or the curious who want to discover one of the most beautiful stadiums in the world, a visit to Wembley is a must!
Wembley facts and figures
- The highest attendance ever was in 2008, with 89,874 spectators to watch the FA Cup final between Cardiff City and Portsmouth
- During the 2017-2018 season, the Tottenham played its home games here, while awaiting the renovation of its own stadium
- The George Michael who gave the first concerts in the new Wembley Stadium
- Other legendary artists to have trodden this turf include Michael Jackson and Bruce Springsteen, Eminem or...the Spices Girls when they reform in 2019!
What can you see when you visit Wembley Stadium? Â
A visit to Wembley stadium, accompanied by an expert, will give you an insight into passionate guideHere are the highlights of the stadium's history.
With your admission ticket, you can :
- Visiting places reserved for players and professionals :Â changing rooms, pitch access tunnel, bench, press conference room, etc.
- Tread the emblematic lawnas so many soccer legends have done before you
- Admire the original FA Cup, the Jules Rimet Trophy which recalls the one and only worldwide consecration of the Three Lionsthe history of the 1966 World Cup and the stadium's most memorable events
- A retrospective of O from London of 1948
- Access to the store Wembley stadium, if you'd like to take home a ball, scarf or jersey of one of your idols
You can, of course, take memorable photosto immortalize your visit to Wembley!
How do I get to Wembley Stadium?
Wembley is located to the west of London, at the following address: Wembley Stadium, HA9 0WS, London. Please note that the entrance to the tour is at the top of the building. Olympic Way follow the directions!
You can access it easily via :
- Visit metrovia the Jubilee, Metropolitan, Chiltern and Bakerloo lines, before walking for about 10 minutes.
- The lines of bus 83, 92, 206, 297 and 440 which pass nearby
- A London cab
- By train, Chiltern line to Wembley Stadium stop
Wembley Stadium: prices, opening times and practical information
Here's everything you need to know to visit Wembley and make the most of it!
Rates and booking
- Adult ticket (over 16): 27 euros
- Children's ticket (5 to 15 years): 19 euros
- Free for children under 5
- Family ticket 2 adults + 2 children: 74 euros
- Discount for seniors (over 65) and students: 19 euros
To make sure that the tours are available on the day, and to enjoy the guided tour as much as you'd hoped, you need to book online.
Choose your dates and times, and receive your tickets instantly on your mobile devices. Just present them at the entrance!
Opening hours
Visits are between 10 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.depending on availability. In the event of a match, concert or special event, they will not be available.
Count on about 1h30 for the full tour.
Practical information
There are no lockers, so travel light.
In addition, please note that tours are available in English. The guide, who is used to foreigners, makes an effort to speak, so don't worry if you have a good grounding!
What other stadiums are worth seeing in London?
If you're a soccer fan, or if you're visit London with a child who dreams of being a footballer, other stadiums can be visited:
- Stanford Bridgethe superb Chelsea home to London's largest soccer museum
- Emirates Stadiumin which theArsenal
- Visit Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and its ultra-modern architecture
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