List of Sports Museums and Stadium in London
London, as the capital city of United Kingdom, has been playing an eminent role in flourishing the field of sports. Since a very long time Britain has been associated with several games, while sports stars related to various entertaining activities have accomplished in fortifying their positions as top player’s in the A-list. Stadiums for all possible games are constructed in London and a proof to this fact is that the capital city is honored to host Olympics for the 4th time now. Besides stadiums, sports museums are also available so that fans are acquainted with the historical background, and can see prominent accomplishments of their favorite sports stars.
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Arsenal Museum; though the stadium was demolished in the year 2006, but the museum of this well known football stadium is still present to keep the memorable moments and events live in the minds of Arsenal’s fans. Besides victory shield and cups, shirts, caps along with medals worn in matches by victorious football players are also displayed in the museum.
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Stamford Bridge Stadium is the home ground of Chelsea FC. Since this football team reached heights of excellence, its matches have been scheduled in the Stamford Bridge Stadium. In order to give Chelsea fans an unforgettable experience, the management of the stadium organizes tours for the general public. A museum of Chelsea is also present in London where fans can have a detailed view about the history and achievements of the players.
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Craven Cottage stadium has a capacity of hosting 25,700 visitors. Since the introduction of Fulham FC football team, the Craven Cottage was associated with it. Prominent matches have taken place in this venue which makes it known all over Europe. For the fans of Fulham FC, the management organizes tours so that they can acquire complete knowledge about the venue and the team.
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Wembley Stadium is Europe’s second largest sport venue which is responsible for hosting football matches. Besides football there are various other events that schedule in this stadium that can accommodate up to 105000 visitors. The management of Wembley stadium has also introduced a program of stadium tour so that fans can bask in the poignant architecture.
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Lord's Cricket Ground is known as the home of cricket because it has played a major role in establishing the gentlemen’s game. The stadium, covering 250 yard area, also has a Marylebone Cricket Club Museum which is the world’s oldest sports museum. Only ticket holding spectators are allowed to pay a visit at the museum and make their entry into the history of cricket.
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Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum is present in the All England Lawn Tennis Club, Wimbledon. Ticket holder visitors will experience a multi-dimensional tour of the museum and view how this classy sport became so famous, and which notable performances helped the players rise with pride.
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Twickenham Stadium is considered as the home of English rugby. With the capacity to accommodate of 82,000 spectators, the venue is declared as the largest union of rugby in the world. Besides the activity of stadium, a tour of the museum by the name of World Rugby Museum is also available within the premises of Twickenham Stadium. World Rugby Museum was inaugurated in 1996. Rugby fans will get a chance to view 24,000 items such as match tickets, player’s jerseys, balls, boots, and books.
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River and Rowing Museum is located by River Thames at Mill Meadows. The museum has five galleries which are; the Thames Gallery, The wind in the Willow Gallery, Inveso Perpetual Henley Gallery, Schwarzenbach International Rowing Gallery and the Special Exhibition.
