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Lonely PlanetJul 14, 2026

How to experience football in England like a local

With 65,000 traveling fans during the World Cup and record-breaking numbers of fans tuning in, football means more to the English.

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  • St James' ParkSightHome stadium for Newcastle United Football Club.
  • Elsewhere
  • Old Trafford StadiumSightManchester, United KingdomHome ground of Manchester United FC, offers stadium tours.
  • Premier LeaguePlaceLondon, United KingdomWorld's richest football tournament, hosts top teams.
  • English Football LeaguePlaceLondon, United KingdomOldest football league in the world, founded in 1881.
  • ArsenalMetro stationLondon, United KingdomTop Premier League team with passionate fans.
  • ChelseaSuburbLondon, United KingdomTop Premier League team, plays at Stamford Bridge.
  • Manchester CitySightManchester, United KingdomTeam on the ascendancy with an emerging entertainment hub stadium.
  • Manchester UnitedSightManchester, United KingdomHuge football team with a famous stadium, Old Trafford.
  • Tottenham HotspurSightLondon, United KingdomNorth London team with a 62,850-seat stadium.
  • Queen Elizabeth Olympic ParkParkLondon, United KingdomPark includes London Stadium, playgrounds, trails, gardens.
  • London StadiumSightLondon, United KingdomHosts concerts, sporting meets, and West Ham United FC matches.
  • Aston VillaSightBirmingham, United KingdomClub traced back to the foundation of the English Football League.
  • Villa ParkSightBirmingham, United KingdomStadium in Aston, Birmingham, for Premier League football.
  • Birmingham CitySightBirmingham, United KingdomPlays in the Championship at St Andrew's Stadium.
  • St Andrew’s StadiumSightBirmingham, United KingdomHome stadium for Birmingham City.
  • Emirates StadiumSightLondon, United KingdomHome ground for Arsenal, replaced Highbury ground.
  • Tottenham Hotspur StadiumSightLondon, United KingdomHub for American football, replaced White Hart Lane.
  • Hillsborough StadiumSightSheffield, United KingdomHome stadium for Sheffield Wednesday FC.
  • Hillsborough ParkParkSheffield, United KingdomBoasts lovely hilltop views, hosts Tramlines music festival.
  • EtihadSightManchester, United KingdomStadium for Manchester City.
  • National Football MuseumMuseumManchester, United KingdomCharts the evolution of football, housed in a glass building.
  • Anfield StadiumMuseumLiverpool, United KingdomHome stadium for Liverpool FC.
  • Stadium of LightSightSunderland, United KingdomHome stadium for Sunderland AFC, set beside the River Wear.
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The GuardianMay 15

‘We found a charming alternative to touristy Bath’: readers’ favourite UK trips

From Hadrian’s Wall to the locations of Happy Valley and Hot Fuzz, readers share their top discoveries • Tell us about your favourite UK coast walk – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucher “So this is where Officer Nick Angel [Simon Pegg] chased that swan.” As a fan of Hot Fuzz, I was excited to explore the cathedral city of Wells in Somerset, where much of the film was shot. This charming, c…

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  • Hot FuzzPlaceWells, United KingdomFilm location explored in Wells
  • Mendip HillsSightWells, United KingdomThis is one of England’s most special places – the limestone Mendip Hills with the lakes of the Chew Valley is a…
  • Cheddar GorgeSightWells, United KingdomCheddar Gorge: I wasn’t expecting it to be so brilliant here, with magnificent mountains, goats and butterflies too…
  • Wookey Hole CavesSightWells, United KingdomThe River Axe flows through the cave.
  • Bishop’s Palace and GardensSightWells, United KingdomMagnificent medieval building in Wells
  • Wells CathedralSightWells, United KingdomGothic cathedral with one of the oldest working clocks
  • Happy ValleySightHebden Bridge, United KingdomFilming location scouted in Hebden Bridge
  • Bass RockSightNorth Berwick, United KingdomTurns gold on clear early evenings
  • YHA hostelHotelBeer, United KingdomLovely, large, relaxed, welcoming, ideal for families
  • Northumberland coastSightNewcastle, United KingdomCycled from Newcastle to Berwick over four days
  • Hadrian’s WallSightHexham, United KingdomArea explored by train, bus, and foot
  • DunstanburghSightAlnwick, United KingdomImpressive castle visited on cycling tour
  • WoodhornMuseumAshington, United KingdomMining museum visited on cycling tour
  • Ardnamurchan peninsulaNeighborhoodFort William, United KingdomStunning peninsula with the most westerly point
  • Sanna BaySightFort William, United KingdomShell-sand beach for wild camping
  • Ardnamurchan lighthouseSightFort William, United KingdomWalked to this lighthouse
  • BamburghNeighborhoodAlnwick, United KingdomLocation of an impressive castle and museum
  • Scottish Seabird CentreMuseumNorth Berwick, United Kingdom
  • Woozie’s DeliRestaurantBeer, United Kingdom
  • RNLI Grace Darling MuseumMuseumAlnwick, United Kingdom
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