The birthplace of England’s first football club, Sheffield F.C., the North has always had football woven into its culture. From the storied clubs of Liverpool and Manchester United, to hearty stalwarts of St James’ Park in Newcastle, everybody’s got their team.
Exploring your team’s history and getting to know their home is just as important as watching them on match day, so why not see what their stadiums have to offer? Try a classic like Old Trafford to see what the Red Devils have been up to, appreciate those who fight tooth and nail for their place at the top, and explore the grounds of Sheffield United.
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Manchester United, Old Trafford
Nearest station: Trafford Park
Distance from park: 30 minute walk or get the tram to Trafford Bar for a 15 minute walk.
One of the most popular and storied clubs the UK has to offer, Manchester United’s Old Trafford was built in 1910 and has hosted the club ever since. The ‘Theatre of Dreams’, as it's affectionately called, has been the ground for many of United’s monumental victories. Relive those fantastic wins and heartbreaking losses at the Old Trafford Museum and explore the grounds outside of your usual match-day routine. Make your travel easy with Northern and enjoy a day walking the halls of legends at Old Trafford. Beat the rush and grab an off-peak ticket with Northern.
Newcastle United, St. James Park
Nearest station: Manors
Distance from park: 20 minute walk or use the Tyne and Wear metro from Manors station for a 7 minute journey.
An iconic part of the North, St James' Park was built in 1880, with the Magpies making it their home in 1892. The stadium offers a few different tours, from the classic stadium tour, which delves into the club's rich history, to the matchday tour, which gives you a behind-the-scenes look right before the players take the field. There’s also a fully accessible tour, meaning everyone has a chance to learn more about their favourite club. Prices for the classic tour start from £12 for kids (£23 for adults) and offer a fully comprehensive tour by one of the stadium’s knowledgeable guides.
Sheffield United, Bramall Lane
Nearest station: Sheffield
Distance from park: 20 minute walk or hop on a bus from the station for a 15 minute trip.
A 90-minute tour led by the Club Heritage Manager at Bramall Lane, you’ll get an intimate and unique view into the history of the club as well as what a player’s average routine is like on match-day. Bramall Lane is the oldest professional football ground still in use in the world, making this a tour to remember. Explore the oldest professional ground in the world with Northern and get an anytime ticket to make your day as flexible as you.
Nottingham Forest, City Ground
Nearest station: Nottingham
Distance from park: 20 minute walk or 10 minute bus journey from the station.
Nottingham Forest’s City Ground, offers a comprehensive tour of the stadium and grounds where you can learn more about the storied club and have a chance to sit where legends have been. If the usual tour isn’t enough, then why not try one of the Legends Tours, where you’ll have the chance to ask a Nottingham Forest legend whatever you want in a Q&A session. Having won back-to-back European Cups in 1979 and ‘80, there’s plenty of history to explore in this club that dates back to 1865.
Sunderland AFC, Stadium of Light
Nearest station: Sunderland
Distance from station: 20 minute walk or 10 minute bus trip from the station.
Get a peek behind the curtain at Sunderland A.F.C’s Stadium of Light and learn everything there is to know about the club. Explore the grounds with one of the stadium’s knowledgeable guides and learn everything there is to know about the Black Cats. The tours include an all-access pass, allowing entrance to the dressing rooms and player tunnel. Claim this exclusive experience for you and a friend and travel with a duo ticket from Northern to make travel easy and affordable.
How to get to football stadiums across the North
Whichever stadium you decide to investigate and discover this year, do it with Northern and find deals across the 500+ destinations in our network. From Manchester to Newcastle, down to Nottingham, Northern is here to help you reach your destination on time. Enjoy a football stadium tour this year and immerse yourself in the heritage, the history, and the joy of the beautiful game.
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