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Cycling breaks and routes in Lincoln and Lincolnshire
30Jul By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Holidays & Trips, Sports Travel

Cycling breaks and routes in Lincoln and Lincolnshire

The city of Lincoln and county of Lincolnshire in England has recreated a diverse group of cycling packages for 2022. Here we take a look at the best trips and routes for a two-wheel adventure…  Historic Lincoln & Surrounding Area (155 miles) The Historic Lincoln & Surrounding Area cycle route provides a five-day suggested itinerary covering 248km to see the many different aspects of the beautiful city, treating you to some of the best sights and experiences. Based predominantly in Lincoln, you’ll be able to explore this ancient city in all its glory whilst also venturing further afield to take in the contrasting and captivating surrounding countryside. One of the days’ routes gets you out of the city – you’ll follow the River Witham to Doddington and continue on a picturesq...
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Bath and Bristol: ‘experiential’ sport, culture and history
10Jul By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Guides, Sports Travel

Bath and Bristol: ‘experiential’ sport, culture and history

Images: Ramy James Salameh Sport travellers need only point their compass to the west of England to find a weekend full of sporting, cultural and historical experiences. Sports Tourism Media’s Ramy James Salameh did exactly that and found two destinations uniquely distinct, offering many wonderfully different qualities and characteristics. Located just a 90-minute train ride from London, and just 12 minutes apart, Bath and Bristol make the ideal twin-centre sports travel weekend away. The former is an Unesco world heritage city and as quintessentially English as is possible to get, (think Bridgerton, filmed in the city) with period Georgian architecture around every corner and surrounded by nature. Bath is world-famous for its thermal waters, which have been enjoyed since be...
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Manchester: a sports travel city guide
31May By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Guides, Holidays & Trips

Manchester: a sports travel city guide

Social history, industry, manufacturing and music put Manchester on the global map. But in recent years the English city’s two Premier League football teams – champions Manchester City and rivals Manchester United – have become a major attraction for international visitors.  Thanks to the success of its clubs, facilities and events such as the 2002 Commonwealth Games, Manchester is also now regarded as one of the world’s top sports cities. We spent a few days in England’s north west to discover the sporting attractions that Manchester has to offer.  Old Trafford is the home of Manchester United (Image: Marketing Manchester) Sports teams in Greater Manchester  As well as the world-famous Premier League rivals, the city of Manchester and the Greater Manchester reg...
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Review: National Football Museum in Manchester
31May By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Holidays & Trips, Venues & Stadiums

Review: National Football Museum in Manchester

One of the UK’s most popular sporting attractions is the National Football Museum in Manchester, England. This is definitely one turnstile worth passing through, for both lovers of the beautiful game and those who just love sport.  Located in Manchester’s city centre, within the modernist “Urbis” building, visitors will find four floors of permanent and temporary exhibitions, dedicated to the birthplace of the modern game. Sports Tourism Media were lucky to have a tour of one of the world's best sports museums, here’s what co-editor Ramy James Salameh had to say… What can you see at the National Football Museum? The museum showcases 2,500 items of memorabilia taking the visitor from the earliest origins of the game through to the present day. It also strives to reflect ...
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Sports event guide: The Hundred 2022
5May By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
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Sports event guide: The Hundred 2022

2022 sports event guide CRICKET: THE HUNDRED Cricket fans in England and Wales will welcome the return of The Hundred in the summer of 2022. Featuring eight teams from seven cities, and tournaments for both men and women, the 100-ball cricket competition starts on Wednesday 3 August and ends with a double-header finals day at Lord’s on Saturday 3 September. The Hundred 2022 Dates: Wednesday 3 August to Saturday 3 September 2022 Teams: Welsh Fire (Cardiff), Southern Brave (Southampton), Northern Superchargers (Leeds), London Spirit (London), Trent Rockets (Nottingham), Oval Invincibles (London), Manchester Originals (Manchester), Birmingham Phoenix (Birmingham) Fixtures,...
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15 very cool places to stay in the UK – for beach, outdoors and adventure
7Dec By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Holidays & Trips, Hotels & Resorts

15 very cool places to stay in the UK – for beach, outdoors and adventure

The Coolstays.com website has a collection of unique and unusual places to stay across the UK, Europe and worldwide. We pick out 15 very cool UK properties which have an active theme – options include by the sea, outdoors, wild swimming and more… Nagden House (Image credit: Coolstays.com) Nagden House Where: Faversham, Kent, EnglandAbout the property: “With stunning panoramic views across Graveney Marshes, Nagden House is a stylish and secluded rural retreat in Kent”Ideal for: groups, dog friendly, wild swimming, families, boating Details: sleeps 10, 5 bedrooms, 2 bathroomsPrice: from £1,969-£4,245 per weekHow to book: coolstays.com The Lodge in the Loch (Image credit: Coolstays.com) The Lodge in the Loch  Where: Portree, Isle of Skye, ScotlandAbout the property: “L...
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Horse racing: 2025 Grand National Festival at Aintree

The 2025 Grand National Festival at Aintree Racecourse on Merseyside near Liverpool is scheduled for 3-5 April 2025. With a total of 21 races, the prestigious three-day event is a highlight of the National Hunt racing calendar, attracting enthusiasts from around the world. Not only about racing, the festival also features live entertainment, fashion competitions, and various attractions that contribute to its festive atmosphere. Whether you're a seasoned racing fan or a first-time visitor, the event offers a memorable experience. Event schedule: Thursday 3 April 2025 – Opening Day: The festival commences with a day featuring competitive races, setting the stage for the excitement to follow. Friday 4 April 2025 – Ladies Day: This day combines top-tier racing with fashion and s...
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2024-2025 PDC Paddy Power World Darts Championship

The 2024-2025 PDC Paddy Power World Darts Championship, the biggest event in darts, will be held at Alexandra Palace in London, England. It will start on 15 December 2024 and conclude with the final on 3 January 2025. Organised by the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC), 96 of the world’s best darts players will compete for the coveted Sid Waddell Trophy. Luke Humphries is the defending champion after beating Luke Littler 7-4 in the 2024 final at Ally Pally. Humphries will begin his defence on the opening night of the 2024-2025 tournament, with the schedule of play for the first and second rounds now finalised. The pre-Christmas period in the sport's showpiece event will see the first and second rounds played across nine days from 15-23 December. The first double session at this ye...
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Olympics-inspired things to do in Southampton: cycling, sailing and more
19Aug By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Guides, Sports Travel

Olympics-inspired things to do in Southampton: cycling, sailing and more

Inspired by Team GB’s success at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, sports fans heading to Southampton can choose from a range of new tours, events and activities that have launched in the city on England’s south coast. Highlights include: New sightseeing by bike tour A new E-Bike sightseeing tour has launched in Southampton. Local operator Madein:Here has teamed up with SEE Southampton tour guides and The Hub Cycleworks to offer visitors and locals an alternative sightseeing perspective on the city. Led by an accredited guide, the two-hour Classic tour, takes cyclists through the city’s backstreets, parks and cycle paths at a gentle pace, with frequent stops to learn about Southampton’s surprising history. Departing from the Dolphin Hotel (where Jane Austin celebrated her 18th birthday...
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Wilderness England: new adventure travel tour operator is launched
23Feb By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Holidays & Trips, Sports Business, Sports Travel

Wilderness England: new adventure travel tour operator is launched

Wilderness England, a new tour operator offering adventure holidays in England’s National Parks and wildest areas, has launched this month.  A sister company to Wilderness Scotland and Wilderness Ireland, Wilderness England will tempt guests to the great outdoors with a programme of guided or self-guided small group trips, self-drive itineraries or private holidays explored on foot or by bike. Launching with 17 new adventures in some of the country’s remotest and most iconic corners, the programme will feature the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales, Peak District, Cotswolds and Northumberland, even sneaking into Wales for outdoor and cultural experiences. Accommodation is hand-picked: small hotels and inns with first rate customer service and fantastic local food. Paul Easto, ma...
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2020 Grand National Festival: event guide, tickets and hospitality options, travel details  
2Mar By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
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2020 Grand National Festival: event guide, tickets and hospitality options, travel details  

The sporting world will be watching Aintree as the famous Liverpool racecourse hosts the 2020 Randox Health Grand National Festival for three days in April.  Starting with Liverpool’s Day on Thursday 2 April, the opening day of the festival is described as “one of the region’s best kept secrets” and a popular choice for racing fans and couples alike.  Day two at Aintree, #FabulousFriday (3 April), is Ladies Day. As well as four Grade One races on the track, fashion and style is the order of the day off the track. The final day of the festival, Saturday 4 April, is the big one as the Grand National is held at 5.15pm (UK time). Millions around the world will be watching the £1m Grade 3 handicap steeplechase as the horses jump 30 fences around the 4-mile-2.5-furlong circuit.   Here we loo...
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Rugby union in England 2020: international fixtures, Twickenham events, tickets
4Jan By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
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Rugby union in England 2020: international fixtures, Twickenham events, tickets

After finishing runners-up in the Rugby World Cup in Japan Eddie Jones’s England team will go into 2020 hoping to impress in the Six Nations championship.  Featuring England, Wales, France, Italy, Ireland and Scotland, the 2020 Six Nations starts on 1 February and finishes on 14 March.  It’s not just the Six Nations England rugby fans have to look forward to this year, there’s also the women’s Six Nations, autumn international fixtures, London Sevens, The Clash and the Premiership final.   Here we take a look at the major rugby union events taking place in England in the next 12 months.  2020 sports calendar: UK and global major sporting events and ticket details Newsletter: sign up for updates from Sports Tourism Media Guinness Six Nations 2020  What: international rugby union cha...
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Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London: 2020 sports events and venue guide
4Jan By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Events, Guides

Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London: 2020 sports events and venue guide

London’s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park (QEOP) is gearing up for a huge 2020 with many national and international sporting events on the agenda.  Home to venues such as the London Stadium, Copper Box Arena and London Aquatics Centre, QEOP’s 2020 sports calendar includes Premier League football, Tokyo 2020 qualifiers and Major League Baseball.     Peter Tudor, director of visitor services at QEOP, said: “In 2020 we will have a fantastic array of sport on Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park with something to inspire everyone. Not only do we have four different Olympic qualifying events but fans can also watch the world’s best athletes play netball, hockey and baseball – all in fantastic venues set in over 500 acres of wonderful parkland.” QEOP factfile Opened: April 201...
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