Football Ground Map
Football Ground Map
British football and its selection of stadiums up and down the country is something to be proud of. In nearly every town and city there is a football team's home. Some stadiums have been standing for centuries, while others are on the way out with new proposals and developments on the horizon. These football houses are second homes for most fans and provide numerous moments that will live long in the memories of most supporters.
For some people, especially any keen ground-hoppers among us, the appeal of visiting football stadiums and embarking on a variety of stadium tours appeals. These types of tours can provide an insight into an area, enable a fan to get a feel for the life of a footballer, entertain any moaning children, and even supply the experience of a lifetime to a foreign visitor who is yet to explore a particular stadium.
Football stadium tours have been around for a while, too, as fanatics have always wanted to get a behind-the-scenes look at some of the UK's most iconic sporting venues. Some of the bigger clubs will always be a preference for supporters. 888 sport, which also runs an expert prediction site for punters throughout the Premier League season, cites Manchester City as the clear favourites to retain the title this campaign at 4/6. That alone highlights the great strides the club is making and with a global audience to boot too. Visiting fans are not just wanting to visit Old Trafford but also the home of England's best and most formidable side at the moment.
In case you're considering a stadium tour in the future, here is a look at a selection of the best options in the UK.
The aforementioned Manchester City and its impressive stadium complex is a venue well and truly on the up, hence why numerous supporters from around the world are desperate to get a glimpse of what is an emerging force's home. In terms of the tour itself, you can explore practically every area in the stadium and listen to inside stories from a selection of knowledgeable tour guides. Visitors can explore the dressing room, sit in the press conference area, visit the exclusive Tunnel Club hospitality suite, sample the Manchester City F.C. Museum, and enjoy a range of interactive touch-screen displays. A tour also grants you a 10% discount at the official club shop.
What better place is there than at the home of football, right? The Wembley Stadium Tour is the ultimate experience for any football fan. A truly iconic venue steeped in history, you can view every aspect of this remarkable stadium, from the press conference room to the dugout. There is a Royal Box to take in too, and you can even get your picture taken with a replica of the FA Cup. There are also historical artefacts from the 1948 Olympics to explore and helpful interactive guides, which are available in German, French, Spanish, Mandarin and British Sign Language.
The venue of so many iconic European nights, in particular, Anfield is one of the most popular stadium tours around. The home of the Reds offers visitors with knowledgeable and friendly tour guides: you can touch the "This is Anfield" sign, take a look at the stadium's new state-of-the-art dressing rooms, take in stunning views of the pitch, explore the club's interactive museum, take photos in a Liverpool-themed photo booth, and a whole lot more.
The home of arguably the biggest club in the world, Old Trafford is one the most popular venues for football fans to visit. You can walk through the players' tunnel, sit in your favourite players' dressing room seat, sit in Sir Alex's old dugout seat, take in the VIP and pressroom, visit Manchester United's museum, explore the club's extensive selection of trophies, enjoy a variety of interactive experiences, get a glimpse of a 3D hologram of Sir Alex Ferguson, and plenty more. There is certainly no better way to get a feel for this world famous football club.
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