STADIUM EXPERT
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London - United Kingdom
General Information
London is one of the most visited cities in the world and is the capital of England & the United Kingdom. The city is a mix of generations of history and tradition combined with a modern multination financial sector. As well as historic museums, theatres and pub culture, its also home to a huge number of football stadiums and clubs.
Currency: British Pound Sterling Population: approx 9 million
Landmarks: Buckingham Palace, Tower Bridge, Big Ben & Houses of Parliament
Cuisine: Fish & Chips, Pale Ale (IPA)
Weather: Lows - January 5 - 10 degrees Celsius, Highs - 15 - 23 egrees Celsius
Clubs: 13 clubs in the top 4 leagues with 7 in the Premier League
Main Clubs: Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, West Ham, Fulham & Crystal Palace
Stadium Information
1 - Wembley Stadium - England - 90,000 Capacity
2 - Tottenham Hotspur Stadium - Tottenham Hotspur - 62,850 Capacity
3 - Emirates Stadium - Arsenal - 60,260 Capacity
4 - London Stadium - West Ham United - 60,000* Capacity
5 - Stamford Bridge - Chelsea - 40,343 Capacity
6 - The Valley - Charlton Athletic - 27,111 Capacity
7 - Craven Cottage - Fulham - 25,700 Capacity
8 - Selhurst Park - Crystal Palace - 25,486 Capacity
9 - Vicarage Road - Watford* - 21,577 Capacity
10 - The New Den - Millwall - 20,146 Capacity
11 - Loftus Road - Queens Park Rangers - 18,439 Capacity
12 - Brentford Community Stadium - Brentford - 17,250 Capacity
13 - Cherry Red Records Stadium - AFC Wimbledon - 9,215 Capacity
Wembley Stadium - England
City: London
Address: Wembley Stadium, London HA9 0WS
Capacity: 90,000
Stands: East, West, North and South
Teams: England National Team (White/Blue/White)
Rivalries: Scotland, Germany & Argentina
Traditional End: West
Away Section: East Section
Distance from City Centre: 9 miles / 14.5 km Direction: North West
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Matchday Tickets
How: Tickets can only be purchased directly with the Football Association (FA). Priority goes to the England Supporters Travel Club before going to general sale.
Price Range: £35 - 80 for standard tickets
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Stadium Tours
Behind-the-scenes of England's national stadium including Europe's largest press conference room, dressing rooms, and walk down the players tunnel before following in the footsteps of national team to pitchside.
Price Range: £24+ (Adult) book here
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium - Tottenham Hotspur
City: London
Address: 782 High Rd, London N17 0BX
Capacity: 62,850
Stands: East, West, North and South
Teams: Tottenham Hotspur (White/Blue/White)
Rivalries: Arsenal, Chelsea & West Ham
Traditional End: South
Away Section: North East Section
Distance from City Centre: 8 miles / 12.8 km Direction: North
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Matchday Tickets
How: Tickets can only be purchased directly with Tottenham Hotspur. Priority goes to members. Tickets are categorised as A,B and C (A top games)
Price Range: £30 - 98 for standard tickets
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Stadium Tours
Behind-the-scenes, exclusive access to First Team facilities, NFL locker rooms and media areas. A chance to explore pitchside and follow the players' journey. Pre-booking is advised. Other options like Skywalk available.
Price Range: £24+ (Adult)
For more information on Tottenham Hotspur Stadium - Click here
Emirates Stadium - Arsenal
City: London
Address: Hornsey Rd, London N7 7AJ
Capacity: 60,260
Stands: East, West, North (North Bank) and South (Clock End)
Teams: Arsenal (Red/White/Red)
Rivalries: Tottenham Hotspur & Chelsea
Traditional End: North (North Bank)
Away Section: South East Section
Distance From City Centre: 4 miles / 6.5 km Direction: North
Matchday Tickets
How: Tickets can only be purchased directly with Arsenal and hard to get. Priority goes to members (Gold then red). Tickets are categorised as A,B and C and EL (A - Top games, EL - Europa League )
Price Range: £27 - 99 for standard tickets
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Stadium Tours
Access to the Directors Box, Diamond Club, Players Entrance, Dressing Rooms, Players Tunnel, Pitchside and Home Dugout, Press Room and Media Lounge Pre-booking is advised. Inclusions Tour Certificate, Museum Entry.
Price Range: £27+ (Adult)
London Stadium - West Ham United
City: London
Address: London Stadium, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London, E20 2ST
Capacity: 66,513 (60,000 for Matchdays)
Stands: East, West (Betway), North (Bobby Moore) and South (Sir Trevor Brooking)
Teams: West Ham United (Claret/Blue/Blue)
Rivalries: Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea & Millwall
Traditional End: North (Bobby Moore)
Away Section: South West Section
Distance From City Centre: 5.8 miles / 9.5 km Direction: East
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Matchday Tickets
How: Tickets can only be purchased directly with West Ham United. Priority goes to members.
Price Range: £30 - 100 for standard tickets
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Stadium Tours
Stadium Tours includes West Ham heritage & memorabilia and take you to all parts of London Stadium. Your visit will also include other major events in London Stadium’s history, including the 2012 London Olympic and Paralympic Games, etc. Pre-booking is advised.
Price Range: £20+ (Adult)
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Stamford Bridge - Chelsea
City: London
Address: Stamford Bridge, Fulham Road, London, SW6 1HS
Capacity: 40,343
Stands: South (Shed End), East, West & North (Matthew Harding Stand)
Teams: Chelsea (Blue/Blue/White)
Rivalries: Tottenham Hotspur & West Ham United
Traditional End: Shed End
Away Section: Shed End (East Section)
Distance from City Centre: 3.7 miles / 6 km Direction: West
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Matchday Tickets
How: Tickets can only be purchased directly with Chelsea. Priority goes to members then General Sale. Category AA, A & B (AA for bigger matches)
Price Range: £44 - 76 for standard tickets
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Stadium Tours
The classic tour is a 1.5-hour tour and museum experience at Stamford Bridge includes highlights such as the home and away dressing rooms, press room, players' tunnel and pitchside. Pre-booking is advised.
Price Range: £40+ (Adult)
Travel to London
London Airports
London heathrow
Heathrow Airport (LHR) to City Centre
Train: Heathrow Express to London Paddington takes 15 mins book here
Elizabeth Line to London Paddington takes 25 mins
Metro: Picadilly line to St Pancras takes 60 mins with city centre stops
Bus: National Express to London Victoria takes 45 mins
London Gatwick
​Gatwick Airport (LGW) to City Centre
Train: Gatwick Express to London Victoria takes 30 mins
Southern trains to London Victoria takes 35 mins or Thameslink to St Pancras takes around 45 mins
Bus: National Express to London Victoria takes up to 2 hours book here
London Stansted
​​Stansted Airport (STN) to City Centre
Train: Stansted Express to London Victoria takes 30 mins
Greater Anglia trains to London Liverpool Street takes 50 mins
Bus: National Express Service A9 to London Stratford takes 50 mins or Service A6 to London Victoria up to 2 hours
London Luton
Luton Airport (LTN) to City Centre
Train: Trains from London Luton Airport take 40 mins stopping at central London stops like St Pancras, Blackfriars and Farringdon. Passengers will need to use the bus to Luton Airport Parkway railway station (10 mins) as there is no railway station directly at the airport
Bus: National Express to London Victoria takes 50 mins
Eurostar (International Trains)
International Trains directly into the centre of London (London St Pancras station) are also a convenient alternative to air travel. Eurostar services come from Paris (2 hours 15 mins), Brussels (2 hours) and Amsterdam (3 hours 45 mins)
Travel around London
London Underground
The London Underground is an underground transit system and the most efficient and famous way of travel around the city. The underground has 11 lines (Bakerloo, Central, Circle, District, Hammersmith & City, Jubilee, Metropolitan, Northern, Piccadilly, Victoria and Waterloo & City)
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Taxis
London Buses
The iconic buses are frequent around London with around 675 routes. Buses are around £1.65, and a day of bus-only travel will cost a maximum of £5 and can be done with contactless card.
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London River Buses
These are a lesser known option for travel with routes running from 23 piers between Putney and Woolwich. This can be done with contactless and prices for all day travel can go up to £21.00.
Things To See In London
There is a huge range of sights, landmarks, museums and entertainment in London so it's all about prioritising your time when you are there. These range from free activities such as visiting the sights of Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace, walking through Hyde Park to paid visits such as the London Eye, The Shard, seeing a theatre show and a Thamas Cruise. Below are a selection for those who are pushed for time to make the most of your visit.
Where To Stay
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Best Connected: Green Park
Green Park is not only a really convenient area of London being a stones through away from Wesminster, Hyde Park and Buckingham Palace but its also sits on three of the main underground lines (Victoria, Picadilly and Jubilee). All of these take you to the main stations of Euston, St Pancras, Victoria and Waterloo making Green Park incredibly connected in the heart of London, its landmarks and spacious outdoor green areas..
Upmarket Choice: Covent Garden
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One of the main hubs for entertainment, shopping and tourism with the world famous car free market which is a huge draw for tourists around the globe. Covent garden is an area in London's West End but that's only one draw to this British gem. Its also home to top fashion stores, the Royal Opera House, St. Paul’s Church, London Transport Museum and street entertainers perform as well as a range of high end restaurants offering cuisine for all tastes.
Up & Coming: Shoreditch
Shoreditch, not far from the very well connected Liverpool Station, is an arty, edgy section of the capital which has become increasingly popular for those of any age. Shoreditch boasts countless gastropubs, cafes and clubs as well as street art and restaurants attracting those who are looking for a more authentic, less touristy London experience.