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Sports Grounds, Stadiums and Places to Play

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Enjoy sport your way — watch a match, explore a stadium, or find somewhere to play. This page brings together official links for sports grounds, venues and activities across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Sixpence Support UK provides this information free, with no hidden costs. Tickets, tours, lessons, equipment hire and activities may have their own charges. Check the provider's website before you book.

AI-generated illustrative collage; not photographs identifying particular venues.

This is a selection of starting points, not a directory of every UK venue. Country labels show where a venue is or which area an organisation covers.

Football stadiums and tours

Watch football or explore a stadium on a guided tour. Match tickets and tours are different bookings; check dates and which areas are included.

Golf courses, driving ranges and mini golf

Find clubs and courses through the relevant golf body, or explore a course, practice range or mini-golf venue. Ask about visitor bookings, equipment hire and beginner sessions.

Cricket grounds

Explore fixtures and visitor information at major grounds, or use national cricket organisations to look for opportunities to play. Ground access outside match days varies.

Horse racing and racecourses

Find race meetings and visitor information, including travel, admission and dress requirements. These links are for visiting racecourses and enjoying the sport, not for betting.

Rugby union and rugby league

Choose match visits, stadium tours or club rugby. Rugby union and rugby league are different sports; use the relevant organisation and check the venue’s current programme.

Tennis, badminton, squash and padel

Look for courts, clubs and beginner sessions. Check whether a booking includes equipment, coaching or just court hire. Tennis bodies also provide padel information where available.

Athletics and running

Explore athletics clubs, tracks and events, or find a local parkrun. Check the event’s own location, route and participation guidance before travelling.

Motorsport circuits

Explore race calendars, spectator visits and circuit activities. Watching a race, karting and driving experiences have different booking and safety requirements.

Swimming and leisure centres

Find pools and swimming clubs, then check public session times, lessons and changing facilities directly. Council websites can help you find local leisure centres, sports halls and pitches; provision and booking rules vary.

Bowls and ten-pin bowling

Bowls clubs may offer introductions to the sport; check with the club before visiting. For ten-pin bowling, use a venue directory and confirm lane bookings, equipment and access with the centre.

Ice skating and ice hockey

Find skating information through British Ice Skating, or explore ice hockey teams and fixtures through the Elite Ice Hockey League. Public skating, lessons and match admission are separate activities.

Basketball and netball

Use your home-nation organisation to find club and participation information. Ask about beginner sessions, age groups, court locations and the cost of joining.

Other places to try sport

Explore cycling tracks, rowing or sailing clubs, climbing centres and table tennis. Ask about introductory sessions, coaching, equipment and any safety requirements. A national organisation’s remit does not mean every activity is available nearby.

Accessibility and carer support

Before you book, ask the venue about step-free access, accessible seating, toilets and changing facilities, parking, assistance dogs, hearing support and quieter spaces. If you need a carer or companion, ask whether a concession or companion ticket is available and what evidence is required. Arrangements vary between venues.

Do not assume a venue provides every facility. Check the arrangements for your specific event or session directly with the venue.

Planning your visit

  • Your activity: are you watching, taking a tour or taking part? Check you are booking the right option.
  • Location and date: confirm the exact venue, entrance, session time and date.
  • Total cost: include tickets, booking fees, lessons, equipment hire and any other charges.
  • Travel and parking: check public transport, parking arrangements and the journey home.
  • Access needs: confirm facilities, seating and companion arrangements before paying.
  • Children and age rules: check minimum ages, supervision and any consent requirements.
  • Equipment and dress: ask what to bring, what can be hired and which clothing or footwear is required.
  • Weather and cancellations: check what happens if conditions change, an event is postponed or you cannot attend.

Related guides

Use the official links to check the latest details and book directly with the provider. Sixpence Support UK does not sell tickets or make bookings.

Source review: 5 October 2026. Links lead to the organisations’ own websites. Some websites restrict automated access; current booking availability and venue facilities must be confirmed with the provider.