Great sporting days out
From Wembley to Wimbledon, Twickenham to Stamford Bridge, there's a tour for every fan. By Sarah Kingsley.
Chelsea FC
Five tours daily (except home match days) of Stamford Bridge and the museum. Allow 2hrs. Or for a treat book a Legends tour on 27 Jul (other dates tbc) by exmanager Tommy Docherty or former player Ron "Chopper" Harris. Note: museum closed until 19 Jul and home match days.
price: adults £15, children £9 (£10/£6 while museum closed). Museum only £5/£3. Legends tour £99pp/£149 for two.
where: Fulham Road, SW6 (Fulham Broadway tube). Limited parking.
info: 0871 984 1955 or chelseafc.com
Arsenal FC
A chance to tour the spectacular new Emirates Stadium and museum. Three tours daily (depending on matches), allow 90mins. Legends tours also available by a hero from Highbury's past.
price: adults £12 (Legends £35), children £6 (Legends £18). Museum only £6/£3.
where: Drayton Park, N5 (Arsenal tube). Limited parking.
info: 020 7704 4504 or arsenal.com/stadiumtours
Wimbledon Lawn Tennis
Daily tours of grounds, press room, BBC studio and museum which includes interactive games and film footage on a huge screen using panoramic rig - so that the match can be frozen and rotated. Allow 2 hrs. Note: lots of steps. Tours resume from 11 Jul.
price: adults £15.50, children £11. Museum only £8.50/£4.75.
where: Church Road, SW19 (Southfields tube/Wimbledon train then 493 bus).
info: 020 8946 6131 or wimbledon.org
World Rugby Museum & Twickenham Stadium
Follow the footsteps of your rugby heroes, test your strength on the scrum machines and explore rugby memorabilia in the museum. Tues-Sat four tours, Sun two tours (except match days). Allow 1½ hrs.
price: adults £10, children £7, family ticket £34 (two adults, two children). Museum only £5/£4.
where: Rugby Road, Twickenham, TW1 (train from Waterloo, 20mins).
info: 020 8892 8877 or rfu.com
Lord's
Includes the museum, Ashes urn, buildings and grounds. Three tours daily (except match/preparation days), allow one hr 40mins.
price: adults £12, children £6, family £31. Museum £5/£4.
where: St John's Wood, NW8 (St John's tube 10min walk). Limited parking.
info: 020 7616 8595 or lords.org
Wembley Stadium Tour
Walk the footsteps of legends on this 90 minute tour of the new stadium. Selected dates.
price: adults £15;
children £8, family £38.
where: Wembley HA9 (Wembley Park/Central tubes, Wembley Stadium rail).
info: 0844 800 2755 or thestadiumtour.com
River and Rowing Museum
Henley's Regatta may be over but you can still experience the excitement of rowing - and more. There's the history of Henley and a Wind in The Willows exhibition with 3D models. From 26 Jul its Funtime every day with hands-on, interactive things to do. Stand on an Olympic podium, build a bridge, identify the mystery smell, dress up in historical costume or crack a devilish puzzle. Check website for other family events.
price: adults £7 inc Wind in
TheWillows, children £5, family of four £18.
where: Mill Meadows, Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 1BF.
info: 01491 41 5600 or rrm.co.uk
A DAY (OR NIGHT) AT THE RACES
Many venues hold evening events, concerts and family days too and there's free entry for under-16s (unless stated). Most are close to railway stations, too.
Ascot
Hong Kong Family Day, 27 Jul: bring all the family to this colourful event with face painting and entertainment. From £15. Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup, 9 Aug: international jockeys go head to head, followed by music from Eighties favourites including Paul Young, Belinda Carlisle and Bananarama. From £20.
details: Ascot, Berks SL5 7JX. Trains from Waterloo (50mins, 7mins walk). 0870 727 1234 or ascot.co.uk
Kempton Park
Family Fun Day, 25 Aug: afternoon racing plus indoor activities and entertainment for children. Tickets £16.
details: Sunbury on Thames TW16 5AQ. Trains from Waterloo (40mins, 2mins walk). 01372 470047 or kempton.co.uk
Lingfield Park
Family Fun Day, 8 Aug with funfair, bouncy castle and entertainment. £15 in advance. International festival of Arabian Racing, 23 Aug plus entertainment for all the family. £6 in advance.
Summer racing and live music from tribute bands, plus Ladies Evening with Hot Chocolate, 26 Jul (£15 in advance).
details: Lingfield, RH7 6PQ. Trains from London Bridge/ Victoria (45mins, 5mins walk).01342 834800 or lingfield-racecourse.co.uk
Royal Windsor
Family Fun Day, 10 Aug includes visits from Fifi and Bumble from Fifi and the Flowertots TMLadies Night, 28 Jul with tribute band Platinum Abba; Caribbean Night, 11 Aug; End of Season Extravaganza, 23 Aug with Tony Hadley. All tickets £13 online. Club car park £6.
details: Maidenhead Road, Windsor, SL4 5JJ. Trains from Waterloo (50mins, then taxi). 01753 498400 or windsorracecourse.co.uk
Sandown Park
Girls Aloud Music Night, 17 Jul: outdoor concert after evening racing. From £22, 10-16s £10 (max two per adult). Variety Club Family Day, 30 Aug with visits from Mr Men characters, face painting and games. From £18 in advance. Adult evening events include: Big Night Down Under, 31 Jul with beach cricket and live music after racing and Madness Music Night, 7 Aug (from £27 in advance).
details: Esher KT10 9AJ. Waterloo (25mins, 10min walk). 01372 464348; sandown.co.uk
