There’s no better feeling than hearing the famous “Hello Wembley!” from your favourite band as they take to the stage. Known as one of the world’s most iconic stages to perform on with past performers including legends such as Michael Jackson, Spice Girls and Bruce Springsteen, you know you’re going to be in for a treat. Not just for music lovers, the stadium, also known as the home of English football, is equally famous for hosting some of the biggest sporting matches and tournaments of our time. The famous arch that spans the roof can be seen for miles across the city at 315 metres long so you won’t miss it as you take the adrenaline-fuelled walk up the Wembley Way. So, have you got your ticket yet?
The largest stadium and football stadium in the UK, this establishment has got some superstar history to its name. First opened back in 1923 and famous for hosting many football cup finals, it was demolished in 2003 to pave way for a brand new, hipper, cooler and fresher new stadium. Costing a total of £753 million, the new design included a tube shaped arch which is now the longest single span roof structure in the world.
Remember Bob Geldof’s world-famous Live Aid concert? Well that was played at Wembley Stadium. There are 90,000 seats for music and sport adoring fans. And, the coolest thing? Due to its design, there are no obstructed views - wherever you stand or sit. During concerts, the pitch is covered by protective panels meaning the turf underfoot goes unspoilt so 25,000 have the capacity to rock out standing. What’s more, there’s no problem if it rains, as the sliding roof covers every seat in the stadium.
So whether you’re singing your heart out to Adele or watching a tense penalty shoot out at the FA Cup Final, you won’t forget Wembley Stadium in a hurry.
