Tag: London

7Apr By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

Bucket List, Editor's Pick

Sports travel bucket list: find your inner ‘rebel’ and rocket along London’s River Thames

Ramy James Salameh enjoys rocket speed on the inaugural sailing of the 'Rocket Rebel', the newest (and fastest) speedboat to traverse the River Thames taking in some of London's most iconic landmarks from a very unique perspective.  Immediately below the majestic London Eye lurks a waterborne mechanical beast. It is 16-metres in length, bright red and tattooed with Union Jack graphics. Its sleek and piercing design is made of revolutionary lightweight aluminium, whilst its fuel-efficient twin 725hp jet-propelled engines makes it the largest, fastest and undoubtedly coolest sightseeing boat on the historic River Thames. The English capital has just welcomed to its famous waterway, the newly launched, ‘Rocket Rebel’, a speedboat which joins an existing fleet of five 12-seat, 12.5-metr...

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Tennis: HSBC Championships 2025 at Queens 

This year sees the return of a women's WTA 500 event at The Queen's Club in West Kensington, London, for the first time in more than 50 years, alongside the traditional men's ATP 500 tennis tournament.  ​Taking place from 7-22 June 2025, the HSBC Championships women's line-up features reigning Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejčíková, who will be joined by Australian Open title winner Madison Keys, former world No.1 Naomi Osaka, US Open runner-up Jessica Pegula, British No.1 Katie Boulter, and 2021 US Open winner Emma Raducanu. For more information see lta.org.uk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlIV6PiTWYQ

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22Mar By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

Hotels & Resorts

nhow London launches hotel stay package for London Marathon 2025

The nhow London hotel, located in Shoreditch, has created an exclusive two-night marathon package for runners competing in the London Marathon on Sunday 27 April 2025. Starting from £245 per night, the package – 25-27 April or 26-28 April – is designed to fuel both performance and recovery for runners. Available at an additional cost, runners can prepare for their big day with a special pre-race dinner menu on the night before the event, featuring carbohydrate-rich foods, moderate in protein and low in fat and fibre.  Following a night's sleep, marathon-goers can enjoy a tailored runners' breakfast from 5am, with a choice of foods to optimise energy levels. Every athlete staying at the hotel will also receive an energy pack to-go, featuring essential race-day fuel such as a banana a...

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1Mar By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

Editor's Pick, Holidays & Trips, Hotels & Resorts

London Marathon experiences at The Westin London City

As the English capital gears up for the highly anticipated TCS London Marathon on Sunday 27 April 2025, The Westin London City hotel has unveiled a series of marathon experiences designed for both runners and their supporters.  Situated along the historic River Thames, the five-star property has 226 guest rooms, suites and residences, plus F&B options including all-day dining restaurant Mosaic and riverside wine bar Hithe + Seek. The hotel is also popular for guests seeking wellness and recreation during their stay in central London. Dedicated to promoting wellbeing, The Westin London City is home to the Heavenly Spa by Westin, which has an indoor swimming pool, and the WestinWORKOUT® Fitness Studio. In terms of events, the hotel hosts yoga classes and “Rise & Run” sess...

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14Feb By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

Editor's Pick, Holidays & Trips, Hotels & Resorts

The Lensbury tennis retreat review: game, set and relax in London

Ramy James Salameh headed to The Lensbury, a premier sports resort situated beside the River Thames in south west London, to enjoy a two-day tennis retreat alongside plenty of R&R. Framed and signed squad shirts, silver glinting trophy cabinets and a champions honours board are just some of the sporting memorabilia adorning the walls of The Lensbury Hotel, located on the banks of the River Thames in Teddington. It all reflects more than a century of sporting excellence, ever since its formation as a sports and social club in 1920. Today, its 25-acres of manicured lawns play host to some of the world’s best teams and sportspeople, who come to prepare and train ahead of major competitions. When England's Lionesses became European women's football champions in 2022, they used The L...

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The Big Half 2025 London

Organised by London Marathon Events, The Big Half is London’s community half marathon. Taking place on Sunday 7 September 2025, it starts at Tower Bridge and finishes by the famous Cutty Sark in Greenwich. On the same day as The Big Half, the Big Mile and the New Balance Big Relay will also be held.  The course: the 13.1-mile route of The Big Half and the New Balance Big Relay starts on The Highway by Tower Bridge and finishes beside the Cutty Sark. The route passes through the four London boroughs of Tower Hamlets, Southwark, Lewisham and Greenwich – taking in Canary Wharf, Wapping, Tower Bridge, Rotherhithe and Deptford along the way – before finishing at the iconic sailing ship.  The Big Mile: a free mass participation event held on the same finishing stretch as The Big Half. The ...

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F175 Live at The O2 – 2025 F1 season launch 

For the first time in Formula 1 history, all 10 teams – Alpine, Aston Martin, Ferrari, Haas, Kick Sauber, McLaren, Mercedes, Racing Bulls, Red Bull, and Williams – their drivers and team principals will come together with fans for a special night to launch the new season, reveal their 2025 liveries, and mark the start of the sport’s 75th anniversary year. This unprecedented world premiere event will take place on 18 February 2025 between 8pm and 10pm at The O2 in London, England, and is being brought to life by creative visionary Brian Burke of BrianBurkeCreative, Stufish Entertainment Architects, DX7 Design, and production company 1826. The evening will see fans immersed in the drama and spectacle that is Formula 1, as they join the teams to unveil their 2025 liveries and the upcomi...

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13Nov By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

Editor's Pick, Events

Formula 1 to put on a show at The O2 for 2025 season launch

For the first time in Formula 1 history, all 10 teams – Alpine, Aston Martin, Ferrari, Haas, Kick Sauber, McLaren, Mercedes, Racing Bulls, Red Bull, and Williams – their drivers and team principals will come together with fans for a special night to launch the new season, reveal their 2025 liveries, and mark the start of the sport’s 75th anniversary year. This unprecedented world premiere event will take place on 18 February 2025 between 8pm and 10pm at The O2 in London, England, and is being brought to life by creative visionary Brian Burke of BrianBurkeCreative, Stufish Entertainment Architects, DX7 Design, and production company 1826. BrianBurkeCreative and this world-renowned team delivered the groundbreaking opening and closing ceremonies for the inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix. Bu...

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2Nov By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

Holidays & Trips

Padel breaks in London: intensive padel weeks at Rocks Lane

Each month padel players from around the world come together at Rocks Lane Padel Academy in Chiswick, west London, for a week of padel training and cultural exploration.  Whether you’re just starting your padel journey or looking to improve your competitive edge, the week-long intensive training programme at Rocks Lane is designed for players of all levels. At its venue in Chiswick, you will find the biggest padel tennis facility in London – with 12 padel courts, including four covered courts, a clubhouse with cafe, changing rooms, soft play and social areas. Under the expert guidance of Álex Grilo, a former World Padel Tour (WPT) player and one of the UK’s most respected coaches, you’ll receive personalised coaching to help elevate your game. The sessions focus on technique, strate...

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The Championships Wimbledon 2025 – tennis grand slam

The Championships Wimbledon, held annually in London SW19, is the oldest and most prestigious of the four grand slam tennis tournaments. Played on its legendary grass courts, and with a history that dates back to its inception in 1877, Wimbledon takes place in 2025 from 30 June to 13 July at the All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club. Steeped in tradition, Wimbledon maintains its charm through strict customs such as the all-white dress code for players, strawberries and cream for spectators, and the attendance of the British Royal Family.  The All England Club’s grass courts are the fastest surface in tennis, making it a haven for big servers and players who favour serve-and-volley tactics. The low bounce of the ball on grass creates a unique challenge, rewarding players with quick ...

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10Aug By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

Sports Business

2025 London Marathon: Marathon Tours & Travel confirmed as participant hotel provider

London Marathon Events has announced that Marathon Tours & Travel will be the official participant hotel provider of the 2025 TCS London Marathon, which next takes place on Sunday 27 April 2025. The one-year partnership will see Marathon Tours & Travel offer a variety of hotel accommodation options for UK or international runners who have already secured their entry into next year’s TCS London Marathon – the 45th edition.  Marathon Tours & Travel’s expert support teams, based in England, will help participants, along with their friends, family and supporters, find the right place to stay ahead of marathon day, with accommodation that allows for easy access to the start and finish of the TCS London Marathon.  Stays of one, two or more nights can be booked in carefull...

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30Jun By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

Events

The Formula 1 Exhibition to open at Excel London in August 2024

London has been announced as the next city to host The Formula 1 Exhibition, following ground-breaking runs in Madrid, Vienna and Toronto. Opening on 23 August 2024 at ExCeL London, visitors will have the chance to get up close and personal with pieces of motorsport history and delve into the world of F1.  Having launched to widespread critical acclaim in Madrid, the London show is set to be the biggest F1 exhibition show to date, with a number of new additions, including soon-to-be-announced iconic F1 cars, and historic memorabilia.  New for London, a partnership with Silverstone Museum will bring to life unique stories from the British Grand Prix. State-of-the art racing simulators using official F1 gaming equipment will also feature, giving visitors the chance to experience what ...

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22May By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

Events

NFL confirms 2024 International Games in São Paulo, London and Munich

The National Football League (NFL) has announced the schedule of the 2024 International Games that will be played in São Paulo, Brazil; London, England; and Munich, Germany.  This season’s International Games will begin in São Paulo in Week 1 of the regular season – with the Green Bay Packers taking on the Philadelphia Eagles on Friday 6 September at Corinthians Arena.  Minnesota Vikings will kick off the league's return to Europe on Sunday 6 October as they play the New York Jets at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London – the only purpose-built NFL stadium outside of the United States. The following Sunday, 13 October, the Chicago Bears will play the Jacksonville Jaguars, also at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The London focus then shifts to Wembley Stadium as the Jaguars ta...

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Rugby Union: South Africa vs. Wales & Barbarians vs. Fiji 

Twickenham Stadium will play host to a blockbuster international rugby union double-header on Saturday 22 June 2024.  The day kicks off at 2pm with world champions South Africa taking on Wales in their first match since retaining the Rugby World Cup in Paris last October.  Then at 5.15pm, the Barbarians – featuring England players Danny Care, Zach Mercer, Jonathan Joseph, Jonny May, David Ribbans, Mako Vunipola, Kyle Sinckler and Ben Youngs – will take on Rugby World Cup quarter-finalists Fiji for the Killik Cup. For tickets see eticketing.co.uk/rfu and for hospitality see twickenhamstadium.com 

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12May By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

Venues & Stadiums

Lord’s Cricket Ground: plans approved for Tavern and Allen stands redevelopment

Redevelopment plans for Lord’s Cricket Ground's Tavern and Allen stands have been approved by members of the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) and Westminster City Council's Planning Committee.  The £61.8m project, which was put to the MCC’s 18,000-strong membership at its AGM, will provide improved catering, hospitality and accessibility, as well as increasing the overall ground capacity by an additional 1,100 seats. MCC Members’ approval comes after Westminster City Council’s Planning Committee unanimously resolved to grant planning consent to the Tavern and Allen project at a meeting on 16 April.  MCC is now ready to enter the construction phase of the redevelopment, due to begin in late September, at the end of the cricket season. The Tavern and Allen stand project follows...

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12May By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

Events

Norrie and Zverev confirmed for the 2024 Giorgio Armani Tennis Classic

British No.1 men’s tennis player Cameron Norrie has been confirmed on the line-up for the 2024 Giorgio Armani Tennis Classic, taking place from 25-29 June at The Hurlingham Club in Fulham, west London. Norrie will be joined in the grass-court tournament by a number of ATP stars, including world No.5 Alexander Zverev, world No.12 Holger Rune, world No.17 Karen Khachanov, and world No.21 Frances Tiafoe.  Held ahead of the Wimbledon grand slam, the Giorgio Armani Tennis Classic is returning to The Hurlingham Club for its 30th edition this year, with Italian luxury fashion house Giorgio Armani as its title partner for the third year in a row. The Tennis Classic offers exclusive and intimate access to one of the country's most renowned members’ clubs, combining timeless elegance with q...

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14Apr By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

Guides, Venues & Stadiums

A guide to Wembley Stadium and Wembley Park in London

London's Wembley Stadium is one of the most iconic sports and entertainment venues in the world. As well as being the home of English football, the stadium also hosts NFL London Games, major finals and big music concerts.  In 2023 Wembley celebrated 100 years since the original stadium opened and in 2024 the venue will host the Uefa Champions League final between Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid. The district around the stadium, Wembley Park, has seen huge redevelopment in the past few years. There’s now plenty of places to eat and drink, popular attractions and many new residential buildings.  Here we take a look at Wembley Stadium and the Wembley Park neighbourhood. Key details  Official name: Wembley Stadium connected by EE Website: wembleystadium.com...

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Harlequins rugby union: Big Game 15 at Twickenham

The “Big Game 15” will be held at Twickenham Stadium in London on Saturday 30 December 2023 with Harlequins hosting a men’s and women’s double header at the home of English rugby union.  In a Premiership Women’s Rugby fixture, Harlequins will take on Gloucester-Hartpury in the first match of the day (2.30pm GMT). Then in Premiership Rugby, Harlequins’s men’s team will face Gloucester Rugby (5.30pm). As well as back-to-back rugby matches, there will be plenty of entertainment for all the family to enjoy, with pyro and laser shows, live music, free fairground rides and food and drink stalls in the West Fan Village. It’s also been confirmed that DJ and producer Joel Corry will be performing live on the pitch before the men’s game.  Big Game 15 general sale tickets are available to bu...

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MLB World Tour: London Series 2024 – Mets vs. Phillies

Major League Baseball (MLB) returns to London in June 2024. The MLB World Tour: London Series 2024 will see the New York Mets and the Philadelphia Phillies go head-to-head in two regular-season matches on 8-9 June at the London Stadium. From 7-9 June 2024, the MLB London Series: Trafalgar Square Takeover will return, bringing the best of baseball to one of London’s most iconic locations. If you're not at London Stadium, the Trafalgar Square fan festival is the place to be during this year’s London Series. Free to attend and open to everyone, come for the food, the music and the merch. Meet baseball fans from the UK, New York, Philadelphia and around the world. And, if you're up for the challenge, you can swing for the fences in one of the batting cages.  Taking centre stage again th...

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21Sep By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

Events, Sports Travel

‘NFL Experience London’ fan event to be held at Battersea Power Station

American football returns to London in October with three regular-season NFL fixtures being held in the English capital. And to mark the 2023 NFL London Games, a one-day fan event will take place at Battersea Power Station on Saturday 7 October, from 10am to 6pm.  The free-to-attend “NFL Experience London” event will feature a Quarterback Challenge, Broad Jump and Vertical Jump, Wide Receiver, and Field Goal Kick activities. The Jacksonville Jaguars, Chicago Bears, New York Jets and Minnesota Vikings will also have fan activations and photo opportunities at the venue. Merchandise and vintage memorabilia from all 32 NFL teams will be available to buy, plus a New Era cap personalisation station and vending machine, with a Fanatics container shop that will dispense NFL products. Giant ...

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