Tag: London

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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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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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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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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NFL Experience London fan event 

American football returns to London in October with three regular-season NFL fixtures being held in the English capital. And to mark the 2023 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” will feature a Quarterback Challenge, Broad Jump and Vertical Jump, Wide Receiver, and Field Goal Kick activities.  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 NFL helmets representing all 32 NFL teams, plus a bespoke 2023 NFL London Games helmet, will be on display on The Coaling Jetty on the Thames in front of the Gr...

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10Sep By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

Venues & Stadiums

Premier League football club stadium tours, museums and experiences

The 2023-2024 English Premier League season is nearing its conclusion, with teams battling for the title and European spots or trying to avoid relegation. Once again, Manchester City came into a campaign as the reigning champions, while Burnley, Sheffield United and Luton Town were promoted up from the Championship.   In this guide we highlight the fan experiences, stadium tours, museums and days out that football supporters can enjoy at Premier League clubs across England. At the end of the article we also look at stadium helicopter tours across the UK, plus what to see and do at the "home of English football", Wembley Stadium in London.  Editor’s note: Sports Tourism News works with a number of affiliate partners, including Red Letter Days, Buy A Gift, and Headout. Products a...

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18Jun By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

Sports Business, Sports Travel

Sports venue in focus: new £30m Lee Valley Ice Centre opens in London 

Lee Valley Ice Centre – a new world-class sports venue in Leyton, east London – has opened its doors to the public. Costing £30m to build, it features two Olympic-sized ice rinks plus a gym, dance studios, community spaces and café.  With two ice rinks, it means the centre can remain open while providing professional athletes, synchronised skating teams and ice hockey clubs a place to train. One of the rinks has a spectator viewing area, disco lighting and sound system, while the other will be used for ice events and includes a spectator seating area, digital scoreboards and screens. A welcome addition to sport and leisure facilities in the southeast region of the UK, the new Lee Valley Ice Centre is expected to boost the local economy by as much as £1.5m annually and attract half a...

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2024 Uefa Champions League final, Wembley, London

The 2024 Uefa Champions League final between Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid will be held at London’s Wembley Stadium on Saturday 1 June 2024. The highlight of European football’s club calendar returns to the iconic London venue for a record eighth time, and the third in the Uefa Champions League era following the 2011 and 2013 finals. Hotels and experiences in London: Hotels in London: Expedia | Hotels.com | LastMinute.com Experiences in London: BuyAGift | Red Letter Days | LastMinute.com Image: Uefa    Editor’s note: Sports Tourism News works with a number of affiliate partners. Products are sold directly by agents and operators. We may earn a commission should you choose to book any tickets or packages.

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25May By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

Sports Travel

Football attractions: Tottenham Experience Dare Skywalk

The award-winning Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in north London offers one of the finest spectator experiences in the world of sport and entertainment. Home to English Premier League club, Tottenham Hotspur, it incorporates a fully-retractable football pitch, becoming the first purpose-built ground for the NFL in Europe. With a capacity of 62,850, the stadium has created a major landmark for both Tottenham and London featuring visitor attractions including the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Tour, Dare Skywalk and Dare Skywalk Edge. A star-studded line-up of summer acts – including Beyoncé, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Wizkid – are set to perform at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in summer 2023. This year there will be two NFL London Games held at Tottenham. Buffalo Bills face the Jacksonvil...

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NFL London Game: Tennessee Titans vs. Baltimore Ravens

The third and final 2023 NFL London Game will see the Tennessee Titans face the Baltimore Ravens at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday 15 October 2023.   There will be five NFL International Games in 2023. London will host three games, one at Wembley and two at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and the Frankfurt Stadium in Germany will host two matches.  2023 NFL International Games  1 October: Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Atlanta Falcons (Wembley Stadium) 8 October: Buffalo Bills vs. Jacksonville Jaguars (Tottenham Hotspur Stadium) 15 October: Tennessee Titans vs. Baltimore Ravens (Tottenham Hotspur Stadium) 5 November: Kansas City Chiefs vs. Miami Dolphins (Frankfurt Stadium) 12 November: New England Patriots vs. Indianapolis Colts (Frankfurt Stadium)

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2023 NFL London Game: Buffalo Bills vs. Jacksonville Jaguars

The second 2023 NFL London Game will see the Buffalo Bills face the Jacksonville Jaguars at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday 8 October 2023.  There will be five NFL International Games in 2023. London will host three games, one at Wembley and two at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and the Frankfurt Stadium in Germany will host two matches.  2023 NFL International Games  1 October: Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Atlanta Falcons (Wembley Stadium) 8 October: Buffalo Bills vs. Jacksonville Jaguars (Tottenham Hotspur Stadium) 15 October: Tennessee Titans vs. Baltimore Ravens (Tottenham Hotspur Stadium) 5 November: Kansas City Chiefs vs. Miami Dolphins (Frankfurt Stadium) 12 November: New England Patriots vs. Indianapolis Colts (Frankfurt Stadium)

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2023 NFL London Game: Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Atlanta Falcons

The Jacksonville Jaguars will kick off the 2023 NFL International Games on Sunday 1 October, as they play the Atlanta Falcons at Wembley Stadium, in what will be their landmark tenth regular season home game in London. There will be five NFL International Games in 2023. London will host three games, one at Wembley and two at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and the Frankfurt Stadium in Germany will host two matches.  2023 NFL International Games  1 October: Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Atlanta Falcons (Wembley Stadium) 8 October: Buffalo Bills vs. Jacksonville Jaguars (Tottenham Hotspur Stadium) 15 October: Tennessee Titans vs. Baltimore Ravens (Tottenham Hotspur Stadium) 5 November: Kansas City Chiefs vs. Miami Dolphins (Frankfurt Stadium) 12 November: New England Patriots...

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11May By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

Events, Sports Travel

2023 NFL International Games: teams confirmed for London and Frankfurt

The National Football League has announced the teams, dates and locations for the five International Games to be played in London, UK, and Frankfurt, Germany. The Jacksonville Jaguars will kick off the 2023 NFL International Games on Sunday 1 October against the Atlanta Falcons at Wembley Stadium, in what will be their landmark tenth regular season home game in London. The London focus then shifts to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as the Buffalo Bills take on the Jaguars on Sunday 8 October. This game for Jacksonville means they will play two regular season games outside of the US – a first for the NFL. The following weekend, Sunday 15 October, the Tennessee Titans will play the Baltimore Ravens, also at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, the only purpose-built NFL stadium outside of the ...

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Rugby union: 2024 EPCR Heineken Champions Cup and Challenge Cup finals 

European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR) has confirmed that the 2024 Heineken Champions Cup and Challenge Cup finals will be held at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England. The 2024 EPCR Finals Weekend will take place on Friday 24 May and Saturday 25 May. Hotels and experiences in London Hotels in London: Expedia | Hotels.com | LastMinute.com Experiences in London: BuyAGift | Red Letter Days | LastMinute.com Image: tottenhamhotspur.com   Editor’s note: Sports Tourism Media works with a number of affiliate partners. Products are sold directly by agents and operators. We may earn a commission should you choose to book any tickets or packages.

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