Twickenham Stadium in Twickenham in London’s southwestern suburbs is England’s most important rugby union stadium. Twickenham (or Twickers) is the home ground for England’s national rugby union team, hosting Six Nations and Autumn Series matches, as well as various non-England matches. 2023 saw England’s Red Roses play their first standalone fixture at the stadium.
The stadium is also used as a concert venue and has hosted concerts by Beyoncé, Bon Jovi, Bryan Adams, the Eagles, Genesis, Iron Maiden, Lady Gaga, The Police, R.E.M., Rihanna, the Rolling Stones, U2 and Depeche Mode.
With a capacity of over 82,000, it is the world’s largest dedicated Rugby Union stadium.
The World Rugby Museum opened in the East Stand of the stadium in 1996, relocating to the South Stand in February 2018. The museum holds the world’s most extensive collection of rugby football memorabilia, with more than 41,000 artefacts.
What to see at the World Rugby Museum
The World Rugby Museum has a permanent collection of over 41,000 artefacts including balls, boots, jerseys, programmes and other memorabilia, a selection of which are on display in the museum’s permanent galleries.
The museum’s highlights including the Calcutta Cup, the world’s oldest international football trophy, as well as the world’s oldest international football jersey. There are also several short films about the game plus an interactive zone where you can test your rugby skills.
What to see on the Twickenham Stadium tour
Stadium tours show you around the stadium including many areas that are normally off-limits to the general public such as the Royal Box, the players’ tunnel and the England Changing Room.
Visiting the World Rugby Museum and the Twickenham Stadium tour
There are frequent trains to Twickenham from London Waterloo. Depending on which train you get, the journey can be as quick as 20 minutes, although some trains take around 50 minutes. It is a 15-minute walk from the railway station to the museum and stadium.
Stadium tours usually run 2–3 times a day (Tuesday–Friday and Sundays) and four times on Saturdays. There are no tours on event days.
Admission to both the museum and the stadium tour is free for visitors with a London Pass.
Both the museum and the stadium tour are fully wheelchair accessible.
If you enjoyed the stadium tour, you may also want to visit the Webb Ellis Rugby Football Museum and take a tour of Rugby School, both in Rugby, Warwickshire.
Free Twickenham Stadium tour with the London Pass
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