I went to Twickenham for the first time and I was quite impressed…read more Ok, I was not impressed by the outside concrete look of the stadium. Inside however, the seats are comfy enough, there are plenty of people to help you find your seat on match day and the apparent security makes you feel rather safe. What really made the difference for me was what was outside the stadium so it was more than going to watch a rugby match. There was a few bars and a range of food stalls to cater for all your needs. Also there was a stage with bands playing and that made the ambience quite festive. I would have thought it was just for before the match but I was wrong - it kept on going post match which was great to manage the crowd so you don't have to all go and pile up at the nearest tube stations straight after the match. Pro tip: if you are a woman, you know that the queues to the toilets at half time and post match in the stadium are going to be long - so go to the outside toilets past the stage, no queue there, well worth the 1 minutes extra walk!

You would get 5 except your security was lax at best. Backpacks on peoples backs allowed with no…read morechecking? No one and I mean no one should have to endure this in 2021... The stadium is great, everything you want in a European Futbol stadium. The shape, the size and the massive crowds. Getting a drink was pretty easy and the sound in here was amazing. Again, did I feel safe? Not really! Hooligans abound and once off the train which was about a 10-15 minute walk through the neighborhood we were offered Cocaine and other drugs. Apparently this isn't the safest neighborhood either, that said massive crowds all walking the same place felt pretty safe. Oh and if you want to score coke of a plug in a foreign neighborhood I wish you and most likely your fetanly laced purchase well. :) Buy a shirt, support who you are seeing and if you want to catch a train leave early. We waited quite a long time to get back to the city (HydePark) area for a train once the event was over. London, I love you and will see you again very very soon....

I attended London Stadium for the first time on the opening day of the season to watch Manchester…read moreCity defeat West Ham United 5-0 - as a Manchester City fan I was delighted with this win, however, I was also impressed by the stadium its-self. Located in Stratford, it's probably one of the easier stadiums to get too in London especially considering the nightmare I had earlier on in 2019 at the Tottenham Hotspur Station, Stratford Station which has multiple railway, tube and DLR services is not too far away and just a short walk through Westfield gets you to Queen Elizabeth Park where the stadium is located in. - Do bear in mind however that this cut-through is closed after the game for away fans, which meant it doubled the length of time it took me to get to the stadium, to get out - but with a capacity of 60,000 when the match is even close to sold-out, they do need to do something even if it does bring inconvenience. Back to my review - This is one of the newer stadiums in English football which was built for the London Olympics of 2012 with West Ham moving in for 2016, there has been some debate for whether the stadium is built for football however I really did like my view from the away end but people who weren't as lucky as me and were sat far back were so far away from the pitch - it was ridiculous. It would be a lie to say this stadium was built with football in mind as it was originally for the Olympic games, but surely more planning on what would happen to the stadium would have been better - just look at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, despite being built for the 2002 Commonwealth Games and also having a running track around at first, that is a beautiful, spectacular stadium which was indeed a proper football stadium of the modern era. The staff around the stadium seemed really friendly and didn't mind having a chat to me about my journey up from Manchester, the game and taking me to my seats - the bag policy here is probably the best out of any stadium in London, especially compared to Wembley who seems to hate bags of any sort with some of the most restrictive policies I've seen in a ground. I liked how they had two big screens at either end, similar to Wembley in that fashion (the shape, size, location) but they did mess up on two occasions 1. The VAR replay which disallowed a City goal actually shown a different player instead of the player who was supposed to be offside which added controversy to the whole system especially with it being the first season with VAR. 2. It just seemed like a regular game, I'm used to the Etihad making the first game a little special but here that just didn't happen. Safety could have possibly been an issue with the home and away fans being so close together - which was much worse compared to any new build football which once again could be down to it not being a football built stadium. The atmosphere of the stadium again lacked to Upton Park on that front - again it's another sad example of these modern new stadiums in many ways alienating fanbases with the atmosphere declining - but the stadium now is in a much better location and does look better. A pretty underrated stadium in my opinion and amongst the best in the Premier League for the fan experience, overall feel of the stadium and catering towards disabled supporters (located in the middle without an awful view at the back or front) - the concourse area could be better designed but still a great stadium, which I much prefer to the new, costly Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (what a waste of £1 billion pounds) 4*

Magnificent stadium and a spectacle. The grounds are clean. They've done a great job maintaining it…read morepost-olympics. Matches have a sporty atmosphere.

Aug 2023 Hubby and I…read morewere in London and he wanted to come see this game, but tickets were on the pricier side so he was hesitant. I decided to buy the tickets as an early birthday gift to him. I'm not a sports fan whatsoever, but had such a fun experience due to the electric atmosphere of the crowd chanting and singing for their teams. The stand overhang covered the seats so would provide shelter in inclement weather. I really liked that feature given that I am finicky about the weather. The concession stand on the other hand left a lot to be desired. They were out of hot dogs so I had to settle for their unappealing beef pie and sausage roll. I could not finish the sausage roll, it was that bad. My hubby managed to finish the beef pie only because he was starving. Helpful Tip: Beers are not allowed or sold in the seats. You must buy and drink them in the concourse.

Food is brilliant, staff are brilliant, seats were good considering its 100 years old and the fans…read more When I went they had a massive cool tifo with joel ward lifting the FA CUP and then bot later had a banner that said Mr marinakis is not a drug trafficker ... so on

Review #6666! Gayle…read moreand I took in a Premier League match between Fulham and Manchester City last Saturday at Craven Cottage. I was a pleasant walk (mostly in a nice park) to the stadium from the Putney Bridge Tube station and an easy exit from the stands and back to the London Underground. Craven Cottage has been the home of Fulham F.C. since 1896. My Charlton friend tells me that you used to be able to watch ships pass by on the Thames while watching the match. But with foreign ownership and revenue enhancement beckoning, the new (and not yet completed), Riverside stand now blocks that view and kind of stands out vs. the rustic features of the original stadium. Our seats were flip down and a little tight, but no complaints. A London friend of ours advised that we should have gone to see his team (Charlton - League 1), but at a premium over face value, I wanted the the Premier League experience at least once. We sat in Section E (Row J) in the Johnny Haynes Stand. The view of the pitch was decent, even with a pole partially blocking the view. However, we were too high to see the electronic scoreboard on one end of the field. The TV screen in our section helped. We of course rooted for the home team and hoped that Fulham FC would hang in there. But alas, the vastly superior Man City team easily defeated the home team by the score of 4-0. A friend of mine in California (a Man City fan) was up early to watch the match and we exchanged observations throughout the match. He of course was thrilled. As I was basically a tourist here (among others in the stands), I was only a bit disappointed. As football matches can get a bit rowdy, alcohol is not allowed in the stands and beer sales are cut off early. On that note, Gayle and I enjoyed a burger and a pint under the grandstand with a couple dozen "friends". I also came away with a Fulham scarf for a souvenir, and later my brother's note that players Tim Ream and Antonee Robinson are American. At the time of this review, Fulham was sitting in the lower half of the Premier League table. They've been here for 2 years after being promoted from the Championship League, with maybe some previous relegation. Maybe next year will show have them move up a bit. Come On Fulham! And thank you Gayle for indulging me!

Really beautiful stadium! Food and drinks are overpriced, but that's pretty typical. The workers…read morethere are all super nice too, allowing us to linger after the game to take pictures.

Fun to see The Jags play here. The stadium is pretty up there and the walk into is pretty epic…read more Everyone very nice. There was only one chocolate bar, popcorn, hotdogs hamburgers and beer and all affordable.

Overall the experience at wembly was bittersweet. The experience itself as in the concert was…read morefantastic. We had to repurchase our tickets and we were not disappointed. I can't speak for our original nosebleed seats however. The inside of Wembley was relatively underwhelming. It wasn't super branded or had any teen spirit per se, but I liked it because on every single level, they have the exact same concessions and fenders sprinkled throughout. It didn't matter if you were on the top level or the first level, you were gonna get the same experience which I really appreciated. The problem lies within the event staff the people ushering us in from the street all the way to the ticket takers at the door the security and the people ushering in between we're absolutely disgustingly rude. They were rushing. They were pushy. They were Curt and short and unapologetic. I did not appreciate them whatsoever not one bit. our experience was kind of tainted from this, but Wimbley itself was a nice venue. We ended up taking the tube and it was easy enough to leave among all the other concertgoers. It just was a little bit of a wait.

As far as stadiums go, you can't really complain too much about this one (aside from it being an…read moreoutdoor stadium which I don't prefer but that's my opinion). My seats were great and I didn't pay an arm and a leg to get them. The food was expensive but not outrageously so. I got a chicken burger and fries for £16 which I didn't think was too terrible. It also tasted pretty good and they have mayo and ketchup dispensers. I don't mind having to go here whenever my MN Vikings play in London.

Stopped here for the Cowboy Carter tour. The show was amazing and entry was easy however, I dislike…read moretheir cocktails. Everything is made in batches so the drinks are trash. Also, they do not refresh the lavatories so half way through the concert there was no tissue in any stalls.

Quality/Quantity - This place is HUGE! And so beautiful,…read moreclean, safe, etc. Central park in NY or Golden Gate Park in SF got nothing on this place. See pictures. When we visited, they were hosting the London Youth games. Atmosphere - On top of being a huge beautiful park... Abba Arena, Copper Box Arena, London Aquatics Center, ArcelorMittal Orbit, world's longest tunnel slide, restaurants, cafes, boat and swan pedalo on the river, London Stadium, Tumbling bay for the kids, Lee Valley hockey and tennis centre, gardens, art and cultural events, Hackney Bridge, etc. See all my pictures for all the other things and places I missed. Sadly, I am not confident that all my pictures got uploaded again... Open 24 hours, how are many parks open 24 hours? And still safe? 2012 Bike Olympics hosted here. Nearby garden bars (20% off Yelp check-in) and breweries, see other reviews. Events - See their website. Next to major shopping centers. Lastly, the East Bank is coming, see pictures. This is another major development. Service - Self service. Price - FREE!! Owner Comment - Thank you for such a wonderful place to visit!

I am a huge Olympics fan and history buff. So when I found out that this was nearby (relatively…read morespeaking) where I was staying I decided this would be the last thing I saw the last night I was in London. I hopped on the tube and made my way up the line. Once off I b-lined it over this way with the little remaining light the day had. To say that it is massive is an understatement. I was in awe of the size of the footprint overall and the stadium itself. To think that so many countries gathered here just a few short years ago is amazing. To me, it was beautiful. I strolled the area without any agenda. I just wanted to walk around the massive area, I honestly have no idea if I walked where I was allowed or not, I wasn't paying attention much as I was staring upwards almost the whole time. I went just about everywhere that I could. Up and down stairs, over bridges, around buildings until I think I covered it all. I would have loved to go down the slide at The ArcelorMittal, but I had gotten there too late in the day and they were already closed. It looks massive and definitely a one of a kind thing to do while here. Another thing I did while here was find the Since 9/11 WTC artwork (thanks Google Maps). I was unaware that there was a memorial of sorts to the victims of 9/11 in London. Being close to the anniversary of that day I felt as if I should visit here. It is a reminder of what happened that day and an educational tool. Tastefully done.

Qype must record the victorious start made by England's new cricket captain, Kevin Pietersen! By…read moregood chance, I was there to see it. The Oval Cricket ground is in Kennington, London SE. It is home to Surrey Cricket Club and was the venue for the first test match between Australia and England. The nearest tube station is Oval. The land the ground is laid on is leased from the Duchy of Cornwall. The SCCC was formed in 1845- the turf at the oval was originally taken from Tooting Common and cost a huge £300. The original pavilion was built in 1858, though it was replaced 1898 to accommodate the success and popularity of the ground. In 1882 a spectator is said to have bitten through his umbrella handle during a tense defeat of England by Australia. This was the first time England had lost on native soil and The Sporting Times produced an obituary lamenting the death of English Cricket; this can be said to be the origin of the term The Ashes (the legendary trophy at stake in England-Australia series), for during England's next tour of Australia, the victorious England captain was presented an urn of ashes- said to represent the cremated ashes of English Cricket. The ashes are now presented to the victors in test matches between the two nations. The Oval ground was also the venue for the first Football cup final in 1872 and the first England versus Wales Rugby match. These days it has a seating capacity of 23,000 and further ground extensions and improvemnts are planned to increase the size of the facility. The ground is an interesting mix of new and old. The new OCS Stand is home to the corporate jolliers and is a ground-breaking piece of architecture in terms of cricket stands. The £23 million project involved the demolition of the existing stands at the Vauxhall End and replacement with a Stand over 4 levels and a main curved roof, including open air terraces and a living screen running around the façade of the Stand. The historic old Victorian pavilion was opened for the season of 1898 and is home to the Members' areas, the players' rooms, and the Museum. The Oval is steeped in history and therefore an enthralling place to watch cricket. As befits a Test Match Ground, there are plentiful food and refreshment stalls around the ground, although as ever prices are scandalously high for what you get. For the record, England beat South Africa in an exciting game, and the new skipper seems to have written his own script as he scored the only century (100 runs) of the match. Bring on the Aussies, says our Kevin!

Just a great place to be for the day, or entire match, if you can get the time off!! Fantastic…read morestaff, great views wherever you sit. Easy to get to from Victoria