Wembley Stadium
Address: London HA9 0WS, UK
Phone: 0844-980-8001
Website: www.wembleystadium.com
2011 Champions League Final Packages
Stadium Information
Wembley Stadium, also known as Wembley or New Wembley, is a football stadium in the London Borough of Brent, England. It opened in 2007 on the site of old (or original) Wembley and seats 90,000. Wembley Stadium is the second largest stadium in Europe and is home to the England national football team. Features include partially retractable roof, grass pitch, and Twin Towers to maintain an aesthetic similar to Old Wembley.
Wembley Stadium hosts many national and international events including the FA Cup, NFL International Series, 2011 UEFA Champions League Final, 2012 Summer Olympics, and 2015 Rugby World Cup. It was also the cornerstone to England’s 2018 and 2022 World Cup bids. As a concert venue, Wembley has hosted acts and events such as Live Earth, Concert for Diana, U2, Madonna, Oasis, and Metallica.
An important piece of history at Wembley is the Bobby Moore Sculpture; it stands outside Wembley stadium, facing Wembley Way. Moore was an English footballer who played for West Ham and England ‘s national team. In 1966 he captained the only England side to win the World Cup, defeating Germany 4-2 in the Championship held in England at Old Wembley Stadium.
Pubs Near Wembley Stadium
Eddies Freehouse 412 High Rd, Wembley HA9 6AH, UK. Phone: 20-8795-1768
JJ Moon’s 397 High Rd, Wembley HA9 6AA, UK. Phone: 20-8903-4923
The Greyhound 324 Harrow Rd, Wembley HA9 6LL, UK. 20-8902-0287
London
London is the capital of England and the United Kindom. It was originally founded by the Romans more than two thousand years ago, and today is home to approximately eight million people with nearly fourteen million living in the metro area. London has the most international visitors of any city in the world, claims 100 of Europe’s 500 largest companies, and London Heathrow airport is the world’s busiest in terms of international passangers. The River Thames is London’s primary geographic feature, it bisects the city dividing England into North and South regions. A nice history of the city is here.
London Tourism
Central London
American Embassy, Barbican Centre, Buckingham Palace, Covent Garden, Harrods, Houses of Parliament, Hyde Park, Leadenhall Market, Millenium Bridge, National Gallery, National Portrait Gallery, Number 10 Downing Street, Paddington Station, Rose Theatre, Shakespeare’s Globe, Spencer House, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Strand, Tate Modern Art Gallery, Tower of London,Trafalgar Square, Victoria and Albert Museum, West End, Westminster Abbey.
North London
British Library, British Museum, Camden Market, London Zoo, The Regent’s Park.
West London
Albert Bridge, Kensington Palace, London Science Museum, Natural History Museum, Portobello Road Market, Royal Albert Hall.
South London
Bankside, Battersea Power Station, Borough Market, Chessington World of Adventures, Cutty Sark, Design Museum, Hampton Court Palace, HMS Belfast, Kew Gardens, London Aquarium, London Dungeon, The National Archives, National Maritime Museum, O2 Arena – Millenium Dome, Royal Observatory, Tate Britain Art Gallery, Thames Barrier Visitor Centre.
Transportation
London Heathrow or “Heathrow” (LHR), is London’s major airport. Additionally, London has many options for public transport including: tube, bus, tram, rail, river, taxi, and cycle. The best way to plan a route or choose a mode of transportation is by using London Transport’s Journey Planner. Maps for all public transport and walkways can be found here, and Barclays Cycle Hire program provides low-cost, short term bike rentals.
