London Sports & Outdoors Tips by uglyscot

Horse racing Equestrianism Review

Horse racing is popular and venues for races as found in various parts of the country- Thirsk, York, Epsom, Ascot, Newmarket etc.
Betting on horses can be done on the race course, but also in betting shops all over the country.
At Ascot women dress up and wear hats- some quite enormous concoctions- and men wear tophats and tails. The royal family parade in coaches, and the Queen often has a horse entered.

Equipment: correct dress, a picnic lunch- and lots of money if you intend to bet on the horses.

Address: any race course

Theme: Sports Watching

Wembly Stadium Wembley Stadium Review

When I was a child my father took me and my brother to watch a football match at Wembly Stadium. Then a few years ago it was demolished and a new modern stadium was built. I watched its progress every time I came to London, and now I have seen it close to. I am still not sure what the purpose of the metallic arch is , but it is certainly impressive.
Let's hope the sport lives up to its surroundings.

It is located in the London Borough of Brent and owned by The Football Association (FA). Home games of the England national football team, and the main English league and cup finals are played here. It is also used for pop concerts and other sporting events.

It has 90,000 seats .

Address: Wembly

Directions: Brent in north west London

Theme: Other

Lords Cricket Ground Cricket Review

Cricket is very much a game played by the English and members of Commonwealth countries.the most famous venues are The Oval and Lords cricket Ground which is off Wellington Road.

Equipment: As cricket is played in summer, spectators should make sure they have sunscreen. With the vagaries of the English climate, an umbrella and both summer clothes , and sweaters are advisable.

Address: Wellington Road or Wellington Place

Directions: St John's Wood

Theme: Sports Watching