It is the “home” of Chelsea FC with a capacity of 40,834 seats. It built in 1876 and opened in 28 April 1887. It renovated two times, firstly in 1904 and secondly in 1998. In 1887, Stamford Bridge was the stadium, which used from London Athletic Club until 1905. Then, Chelsea FC used it for its home games until today. Stamford Bridge is in South West London and has been a venue a lot of other sports, like rugby, baseball, American football, cricket, speedway and greyhound racing.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT TO STAMFORD BRIDGE
*** SUBWAY: Fulham Broadway Station (District Line)
*** BUSES: 14, 211, 414, 22.
LONDON: ΤΗΕ CITY WITH THE ROYAL «PERFUME»
A modern big city, rich in historical monuments, which you should not miss to visit at least once in your life. It is the city that satisfies all the preferences of the visitor: museums, palaces, theaters, galleries, concerts, department stores, nightlife. And of course you can mentally feel like a member of the Royal Family for once.
Currency: Pound Sterling
Calling Code: +44
Nearest airports from city center: London City Airport (14km), Heathrow (26km), Gatwick (45km), Luton (55km), Stansted Airport (63km), Southend (64km).
TOP-10 SIGHTSEEING
*** BUCKINGHAM PALACE (Westminster, London SW1A 1AA)
It has served as the official London residence of the UK’s sovereigns since 1837. Today is the administrative headquarters of the Monarch. The State Rooms are open to visitors every summer. Buckingham Palace has 775 rooms!
*** TOWER BRIDGE (London SE1 9RA).
It is one of the most famous landmarks in London and one of the most beautiful bridges in the world. The bridge crosses the River Thames and built between 1886 and 1894. The length of the bridge is 800 feet.
*** TOWER OF LONDON (St Katharine’s & Wapping, London EC3N 4AB)
Visit the historic castle on the north bank of the River Thames in central London. It’s officially Her Majesty’s Royal Palace and Fortress of the Tower of London.
*** PALACE WESTMINSTER (Westminster, London SW1A 0AA)
Take a picture here! It’s the meeting place for both the House of Commons and the House of Lords, the two houses of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.
*** BIG BEN (Westminster, London SW1A 0AA)
It’s the trademark οf London and the most famous attraction in UK! It’s the striking clock at the north end of the Palace Westminster.
*** LONDON EYE (Riverside Building, County Hall, Bishop’s, London SE1 7PB)
Don’t forget to visit it! The spectacular observatory wheel will offer you a magnificent view of London.
*** BRITISH MUSEUM (Great Russell St, Bloomsbury, London WC1B 3DG)
The oldest state museum in Europe was founded in 1753. You do not have to pay a fee to enter. Explore human history, art and culture from prehistoric to modern times, from around the world.
*** NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM (Cromwell Rd, South Kensington, London SW7 5BD)
If you like natural history, then you will fall in love with this museum from the first moment. The tens of millions of objects and exhibits cover zoology, paleontology, botany, mineralogy, entomology and more.
*** HYDE PARK
Don’t forget to go for a walk in the Huge green area, with the Diana Memorial Fountain, boating & swimming in Lake Serpentine.
*** SHAKESPEARE’S GLOBE THEATRE (21 New Globe Walk, London SE1 9DT)
It’ s a theatre associated with William Shakespeare, educational center and cultural landmark.
THINGS TO DO
*** Notting Hill. Take the tube to Notting Hill Gate station and start the tour, which will culminate on the famous Portobello Road.
*** Piccadilly Circus. It’s the most popular meeting place with the light signs and the famous statue of Eros.
*** Greenwich Cruise! Westminster’s waterfront near Big Ben is home to most cruise ships.
*** Southbank Walk! Walk along the River Thames and do not stop taking pictures.
*** Νorth of Kings Cross Central Station is the famous Camden, an area reminiscent of Notting Hill. Feel the rocky atmosphere!
*** St. Paul’s Cathedral (St. Paul’s Churchyard, London EC4M 8AD) stands out with its majestic decoration. Its dome is the second largest in the world after that of San Pietro in Vaticano.
*** Visit China Town (10 Wardour St, London W1D 6BZ). It’s bordering Soho to the north and west.
*** Trafalgar Square (Trafalgar Square, Charing Cross, London WC2N 5DN). It’s dominated by the column of the winner of the Battle of Trafalgar, Nelson and surrounded by four lions’ statues.
FOOD AND DRINK
You can find everywhere all the cuisines! Try some traditional foods like fish and chips, bangers and mash, cottage pie and definitely full english breakfast (bacon, sausages, eggs, baked beans, toast, mushrooms, tomatoes, hash browns and black puddings). One of the most popular nightlife areas is near the city center. In Soho and Covent Garden, you will find a lot of places to drink and eat. The areas around Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus are full of drink and dance options! Throughout the city, there are a lot of pubs and bars, venues with live music and elegant clubs all promote music innovation and overnight entertainment.
WHERE TO STAY
The most expensive hotels are in the cetrral. If you want to explore London mainly on foot, stay between Mayfair and Covent Garden. If you are looking for something cheaper, but still relatively central, take a look in the Marylebone and Fitzrovia areas. You can find excellent and cheaper hotels in Kensington and Paddington, but these areas are not in central London.
FUN AND SHOPPING
*** Harrods (87-135 Brompton Rd, Knightsbridge, London SW1X 7XL)
*** London Zoo (Outer Cir, London NW1 4RY).
*** Harry Potter Museum (Studio Tour Dr, Leavesden, Watford WD25 7LR).
*** Oxford Street.
*** Regent and Jermyn Street.
*** Bond Street and Mayfair.
*** Covent Garden on the eastern fringes of the West End, between St Martin’s Lane and Drury Lane.
HOW TO GET AROUND
The best way to get around London is by Underground, except of course for walking. Ηοwever, do not miss the opportunity to get on the double-decker buses.
CITIES NEAR LONDON
Major cities close to London are Watford (25.5km), Reading (61km), Brighton and Hove (76km), Cambridge (79km), Oxford (83km) and Southampton (113km).
