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Twickenham World Rugby Museum & Stadium Tours, Twickenham, London

Twickenham World Rugby Museum & Stadium Tours
Twickenham Stadium
Rugby Road

Twickenham
London

TW1 1DZ
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There is nowhere in England more important to rugby union than Twickenham Stadium. Home to England Rugby and the World Rugby Museum (WRM) – this is the ultimate experience for the rugby enthusiast.

About the Stadium Tour:
On a guided tour access some of the most exclusive parts of the Stadium. Take a seat in the England dressing room (refurbished Nov 2013), absorb the atmosphere in the royal box (refurbished 2015) and imagine the roar of the crowd as you run out of the players’ tunnel to take in the view pitch side.
Highlights of the tour include:
• Take a seat in the England Dressing Room
• Absorb the atmosphere from the best seats in the house in the Royal Box
• Visit the VIP areas
• Imagine the roar of the crowd as you run out of the players’ tunnel to take in the view pitch side.

About The Museum:
The World Rugby Museum gives a unique insight into this magnificent sport. People of all ages and nationalities can follow the history of the game from its origins in Rugby School to the present day. Discover why people love rugby, from the grassroots game to the elite sport, and get the stories behind some of the greatest players, matches and tries - with a little humour thrown in.
Twickenham Stadium is the fifth largest sports stadium in Europe and the largest rugby venue in the world.
Highlights of the WRM include:
• Play Rugby Zone – Take up the challenge of this new interactive area by testing your skills including speed, strength and kicking prowess, to find out “What Kind of Rugby Player Are You?”.
• A glittering array of trophies including the Calcutta Cup, the intricately beautifully engraved trophy made from 270 silver rupees for which England and Scotland have competed since 1879
• Film and video footage allowing you to re-live some of rugby’s most memorable moments.
• The world’s finest collection of rugby memorabilia – over 25,000 iconic objects dating back to the beginning of the game.

Details

Months Open: Museum opening times:
Tuesday-Saturday 10.00 – 17.00
Sunday 11.00 – 17.00
Monday Closed – except bank holidays
Tour times:
Tuesday-Friday 11.00, 13.00 and 15.00
Saturday 10.30, 12.00, 13.30 and 15.00
Sunday 12.00 and 14.00
Monday Closed – except bank holidays
Groups/Parties Welcome: Yes
Discount for Groups: Yes
Car Parking: Yes
Admission Price: Museum & Tour:
Adult (16-59) - £20.00, Concession (Senior 60+, Student with valid id) - £15.00, Child (5-15 years, Under 5 years free) - £12.00, Family Ticket (2 adults and up to 3 children) - £50.00
Museum only (not available to book online):
Adult (16-59) - £8.00, Concession (Senior 60+, Student with valid id) - £7.00, Child (5-15 years, Under 5 years free) - £6.00, Family Ticket (2 adults and up to 3 children) £25.00
Gift Shop: Yes - The Rugby Store
Catering: Wide selection of drinks, meals and snacks are available at the Marriott Hotel in Twickenham’s south stand – now selling Starbucks Coffee.

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