Sports Attractions in England
England leads the way in many sporting pursuits; rugby, cricket, golf, athletics - you name it. And as the birthplace of football we are a sports fan's paradise.
1. Ascot Racecourse, Berkshire
Ascot hosts some of the highlights of the flat season including Royal Ascot, the pinnacle of flat racing at international level and the most famous race meeting in the world. Whether you are looking for a sporting or social day out, Ascot has a wonderful atmosphere for all to enjoy.
2. Queen's Club, London
The Queen’s Club in West London is one of the best lawn tennis and racquet clubs in the world. It’s also the national headquarters of real tennis (the original racquet game), and hosts the British Open, Stella Artois Championships and the World Rackets Championships.
3. Old Trafford Stadium, Manchester
Old Trafford is the home of Manchester United Football Club – the most successful team in Premier League history. The ‘Theatre of Dreams’ is the second largest football stadium in England, and will be one of the venues for the football competitions in 2012.
Lord's Cricket Ground, London
Lords is the home of cricket, and holds a special place in the heart of cricket fans everywhere. Lords hosts Npower Test matches and 1-day internationals, plus most of Middlesex Cricket Club's home games, historic fixtures and a number of village and club finals.
5. Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum, London
The All England Lawn Tennis Club is the home of the world’s most famous tennis tournament. As well as holding the annual Wimbledon Championships, the club will also be the venue for the tennis competition at the 2012 Summer Olympics.
6. Twickenham Stadium and Museum of Rugby, London
Twickenham is the largest rugby union stadium in Britain, and after its recent renovation, is now the second largest stadium in Britain after Wembley. An icon of English rugby, Twickenham is the home of the Rugby Football Union and hosts England’s home test matches.
7. Aintree Racecourse, Liverpool
Aintree is an area known around the world as the home of the Grand National. 600m people tune in every year to watch the world’s greatest steeplechase. Even if there isn’t a race on you can still visit the racecourse stables, the Aintree museum and have a go on the Grand National simulator!
8. Silverstone, Northamptonshire
Silverstone, in Northamptonshire, is the home of the British Grand Prix, and the home of English motor racing. Silverstone also stages some of the largest motorsport series in the world, including the British Superbike Championship and World Superbikes.
9. The Belfy, Warwickshire
The venue for a number of Ryder Cup tournaments set in the grounds of the Quinn Belfry Hotel. The approach to the 18th on the Brabazon Course, the most prestigious course of the resort, remains one of the most exciting in golf.
10. Wembley Stadium, London
Wembley Stadium is the home of English football. The stadium, with its iconic arch, has recently undergone an £800 million renovation. The stadium now has 90,000 seats with no obstructed views, and has already hosted great sports and music events.
