Two main attractions of London Are you a fan of cricket? This could be just the thing for you!
A tour of what is called the "cradle of cricket, Lords Cricket Ground, gives amazing insight into the game almost legendary headquarters is also where the Marylebone Cricket Club, the MCC and the England Cricket Board are based.
Each tour, following an expert guide, takes half past one ET Goes MCC Museum. You then made famous by the famous Pavilion Longroom, which offers a panoramic view of familiar territory and numerous portraits of the most distinguished players of the game. The firm specialized in the locker room reveals the most historic batting and bowling that took place over the years.
The tour also includes a tennis court, the school cricket and many outstanding features for this famous ground: including the Tribune, the new Mound Stand and the famous and controversial, yet futuristic Media Centre (which is one of the "Fifty most buildings in Great Britain). You can also take advantage of exclusive gift shops at the shop, which finishes on tour.
You can book your visit on the day or in advance, individual and specialist visits are also possible: for example, educational tours can always be tailored to meet the needs of school curricula, or architectural tours can be designed to focus on buildings.
The MCC Museum, which is the starting point of the tour, is the oldest museum in the world dedicated to the sport! Here you will find a wonderful range of exhibitions, not least the famous Ashes urn. There are kits worn by some of the most famous players of all time, including Victor Trumper, Shane Warne, Jack Hobbs and Don Bradman.
Most exhibits are as old as the 19th century, you can enjoy the sight of old photographs and other memorabilia of cricket in the museum, where you also find the Brian Johnston Memorial Theatre, a room that plays some of the major moments in the history of sport.
Special exhibitions are also on offer form time to time. The daily visits to make 10.00, 12.00 and 14.00 (although they do not go on game days and time of major sites). Only the tower will start in the pavilion. Marylebone Cricket Club, based on the famous Lord's Cricket Ground, can be found in St John's Wood, NW8 8QN Telephone: 020 7616 8595
Arsenal FC Museum and Tour
Arsenal FC was founded in 1886 and turned professional in 1891. After 93 years, Highbury has now been replaced by the new Emirates Stadium.
You can visit this amazing place and get a magnificent view of the stage and instructive that even the most ardent supporters rarely see.
A visit will enable you to visit the players' tunnel and the most amazing part of the club: the first team dressing room! The tour also takes in part of the directors plush, the site of many humorous incidents, the press conference room, and the famous Arsenal Museum. You can even go on holy ground and see the facilities close.
For an experience of a lifetime, you can book a visit Legends. You'll be taken to land by a former Arsenal player, who can tell you his experiences and views of the current team, telling stories of his days in the team, and provide insights in how professional football is played at this level. To make it even more memorable and worthy of note, you will also receive a signed picture and a gift Legends Tour.
Tours can, as expected, be booked in advance: group bookings are also available. If you wish, you can buy a gift certificate for the whole tour, and it allows you to choose when to visit.
The Arsenal Museum has many excellent things to see, including a shirt Charlie George Cup finals and medals from 1971, shirts and caps.
Posted on February 2, 2010.
