TWICKENHAM STADIUM ULTIMATE GUIDE
Tue - Fri: 10.30, 12.30, 14.30
Sat: 10.30, 12.00, 13.00, 14.30
Sun: 11.30, 13.00, 14.30
Price: £28
Time Needed: 1,5 hours
Twickenham Stadium is more than just a place to watch a rugby match. It’s one of the most famous rugby tourist attractions in the world, the largest rugby union venue on the planet, and, most importantly, the official home of England Rugby.
Not only do 82,000 spectators head to the stadium to watch a riveting rugby match on match days, now rugby fans can take a tour around the stadium, visit the World Rugby Museum, shop at the England Rugby Store, and even watch some of the biggest names in music perform a live music concert inside the stadium as well.
The origins of Twickenham Stadium can be dated all the way back to 1907, when the land was purchased by the RFU for just over £5,500; and in 1909 the first rugby match was held at the stadium.
In 1996 The Museum of Rugby was officially opened to the public; (although it was later renamed the World Rugby Museum in 2007), and the museum alone attracts over 25,000 visitors each year.
Twickenham Stadium Highlights
On match days, Twickenham Stadium comes to life as thousands of rugby fans head to the stadium to watch an exciting game of rugby. But besides watching a rugby match at one of the most famous rugby stadiums in the world, visitors can embark on a tour around the stadium and visit the World Rugby Museum (stadium tours not available on event days).
The World Rugby Museum, which is located in the South Stand of Twickenham Stadium, houses over 41,000 rugby-related objects as well as various galleries and exhibitions and shouldn’t be missed by any hardcore rugby fan.
Visitors venturing on a Twickenham Stadium Tour can get a fascinating “behind the scenes” look at some of the many areas of the stadium, including the Players’ Tunnel, England Changing Room and the Royal Box.
Special Tips
If you are travelling to London just to watch a rugby match, it may save you a lot of time and money to stay at the nearby Marriott hotel, which is four-minute walk away from the stadium. In doing so, you can park free of charge on non-event days in the West car park.
Make sure you get a selfie next to the giant statue on Rugby Road!
Getting There
Address: 200 Whitton Rd, Twickenham, Middlesex, TW2 7BA.
By Train: If you are travelling by train, the nearest station to Twickenham Stadium is Twickenham, which is a 13-minute walk away. Once exiting the station turn right, then continue walking down Whitton Road.
By Tube: If you are travelling by tube, the nearest station is Hounslow East where you then then take the 281 bus from Hounslow Bus Station.
By Bus: If you are travelling by bus, you can reach the stadium via routes 281, 267, 481, 681 and H20. You can also take bus routes R68, R70, 33, 110, 290, H22 and 490 to Twickenham’s town centre, which is a ten to 15 minute walk away from the stadium.
Visiting Twickenham Stadium
Twickenham Stadium Tours last approximately 75 minutes and are led by a tour guide. All tickets include entry into the World Rugby Museum, which is visited at your leisure.
It is highly recommended that you book your tickets for the Stadium Tour beforehand, as there is limited availability for each tour.
Stadium Tours are not available on event days.
Visitors should check in at the England Rugby Store in the stadium's South Stand.
Free parking is available for Twickenham Stadium Tour and World Rugby Museum visitors.
Ticket prices and Opening Hours
Tickets for the Twickenham Stadium Tour (which includes entry into the World Rugby Museum) cost:
- £27.95 for adults
- £22.95 for concessions
- £17.50 for children (age 5-15)
Entry in the World Rugby Museum costs:
- £12.50 for adults
- £10 for concessions
- £7.50 for children (age 5-15)
Children under the ages of five can enter for free.
Tours of the Twickenham Stadium are on:
- Tuesdays to Fridays (10.30, 12.30, 14.30.)
- Saturdays (10.30, 12.00, 13.00, 14.30.)
- Sundays (11.30, 13.00, 14.30.)
The World Rugby Museum is open from:
- Tuesdays to Saturdays (10.00-17.00)
- Sundays and Bank Holidays (11.00-17.00)
Last entry into the museum is at 16.00.
Twickenham Stadium Tours and World Rugby Museum are closed on Mondays, as well as on Easter Sunday, Christmas Eve to Boxing Day, New Year’s Day.
If you are interested in the Twickenham Stadium Tours, you might also want to join some of the Free Tours in London departing every day.
