About Wembley Stadium

Wembley Stadium London is a national stadium of England and home to English football. It is known as the biggest sports venue in the United Kingdom, whereas in Europe it is considered a second-biggest sports stadium, featuring over 90,000 seats. This internationally recognized world-class stadium is well-known for hosting the biggest and the best events, including the incredible Euro ‘96, 1996 World Cup Final, the Summer Olympics of 1948, and the Rugby World Cup of 2015.

In the Wembley Stadium Tour, you can witness the striking 133-meter tall arch, which is the longest single-span roof support structure in the world and is visible at full length in London. From tasty treats to the nearest hotels, the stadium offers some of the best facilities to make your trip effortless and enjoyable. The stadium offers some extensive and delightful foods and drinks, including beers, hot and cold drinks, handcrafted pies, and confectionery.

If you are a sports lover, you will definitely enjoy the Wembley Stadium Tour along with your friends and family. You can watch the striking features of the stadium or host a private tour to experience the arena at full capacity. Therefore, Wembley Stadium is also popular for hosting large scale concerts of various artists from Taylor Swift to BTS.

Why To Book Wembley Stadium Tour?

You can book Wembley Stadium Tour both offline and online. When you book your ticket to Wembley online, you do not have to stand in long queues in the scorching heat of the sun and wait for your turn. You can book your ticket from the comfortability of your own home and avail yourself of the best deals and discounts that come along with the online booking facility.

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Inclusions
 Highlights
  • 90 minutes of Wembley tour experience of watching the striking features of the Wembley Stadium.
  • Get yourself a private guide that will host your whole Wembley Stadium tour.
  • Scan and learn about the stadium by scanning the digital content on your own device.
  • A new green screen photo experience is also available in the Wembley Stadium tour.

History of Wembley Stadium

Wembley Stadium London took the place of the old stadium with the same name that was on the ground since 1923. The old stadium had hosted several cup finals before the new Wembley Stadium was constructed in 2003. The opening of the stadium was delayed for almost two years, and finally, it was completed in the year 2007.

On 19th May 2007, Wembley Stadium was officially opened for sports and entertainment, with the first FA Cup Final between Chelsea and Manchester United (1-0). Previously, several official football matches had been played, out of which the English and the Italian U21 sides were the first.

The construction of the Wembley Stadium was made by the architectural firms, named Populous and Foster and Partners, which cost an aggregate of GBP 757 million. The most exemplary feature of the stadium is the longest single-span roof structure in the world which is around 133 meters tall and spreads for 315 meters.

Wembley Stadium also has a sliding roof that stands about 52 meters over the pitch. Although the pitch does not close completely, it spans over every seat, making it the largest fully covered stadium in the world. The stadium also hosted the 2011 Champions League Final between Manchester United and Barcelona (1-3).

Facts about Wembley Stadium

 Facts about Wembley Stadium
  • Included in the Wembley Stadium Tour, Wembley Stadium is the national stadium of England and is the home ground of English football.
  • The stadium possesses 90000 seats, which makes it the largest sports arena in the United Kingdom and the second-largest stadium in Europe.
  • Wembley Stadium also features an eye-catching 133 meters tall arch, which is the longest single-span roof support structure in the world and can be seen straight across London.
  • The stadium is well-known for organizing some of the biggest and best events in the world.
  • It hosted the 2015 Rugby World Cup, the fidgety action of EURO ‘96, the 1948 Summer Olympics, and the 1966 World Cup Final.
  • Wembley has made substantial investments in floodlights, a new pitch, and a PA system, which makes it the best place to watch the most impressive moments of sports and entertainment.
  • The pitch construction in the Wembley Stadium took about four weeks, 24 hours a day, seven days a week for around ten weeks, to grow the grass from seed.
  • Each ground person will cover around 26 miles preparing for the pitch, marking out, walking the surface on the game day, and even post-game recovery.

Know Before You Go Book Wembley Stadium Tour

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Essential Information

Location: London HA9 0WS, United Kingdom.

Timings: 10 am to 4.30 pm (April to October), 10 am to 3 pm (November to March)

Best Time to Visit: The best time to visit Wembley Stadium is during the morning hours from 10 am. During this time, the stadium does not have much crowd, and you can get your favorite seat to explore the entire attraction until 3 pm depending upon the season.

Wembley Stadium FAQs:

How long will the Wembley Stadium Tour last?

    The Wembley Stadium Tour will last for approximately 75 to 90 minutes. You must also set aside another half an hour to explore the Wembley Stadium Store. Each of the ticket to Wembley variations is accompanied by a multimedia device that lets you take a stroll through the stadium at your own pace.

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