Forget
baseball, basketball, football or ice
hockey — you’re going to Britain,
home of soccer, rugby, lawn tennis and
the ultimate gentleman’s game, cricket.
From Wimbledon to Wembley, the British
are passionate about their sports, and
there’s plenty to choose from.
Manchester
United, Liverpool, or Arsenal - check
out our guide to who’s who in Soccer -- where and how to get tickets, stadium tours, soccer schools
and much more.
The
Wimbledon Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club hosts the annual tennis championships
each year, a highlight of any summer visit
to London. Find out how to apply for tickets
in the ballot, get them on the day or
check out the opening times of the Lawn
Tennis Museum and your chance to play
on Center Court!
What
could be more quintessentially British
than cricket being played on the village
green on a sunny Sunday? Or how about
watching a thrilling International Test
Match? Cricket games can last an afternoon
or up to five days! Check out the CricInfo website for a guide to the basic rules and regulations -- find
out who’s who and what’s going
on, how to bowl a maiden over, googlies,
silly mid-ons, square legs and more.
Lord's Cricket Ground just north of Regent’s park in London is the game’s
traditional headquarters. Check online
for the latest news, scores, stats and
schedules -- although you can see great
games all around Britain from May to September.
Or check out our events for major international games. Visit Tourist Information Centers
as you travel around for local games and
fixtures.
See
our other areas for golf, equestrian, fishing, motor sports,
and the latest sporting events.
For
additional information on Sporting Britain
please visit: Sporting
Britain
