Rugby and football venues

Journey Time:
4 Days
Distance:
306 miles (492.8 km)
Airport:
Birmingham

Plan your route: VisitBritain Journey Planner (visitbritain.transportdirect.info/visitbritain/en)

A tour by train of venues in the Heart of England, Wales and London associated with the oval ball, but taking in a couple of football icons on the way.

Day 1: Birmingham - Villa Park

Birmingham - Villa Park

Head for Villa Park in Birmingham, home of Aston Villa FC, one of the founding members of the English Football League and take a behind-the-scenes tour of the stadium, including the players' tunnel, changing rooms, dug-out area, and directors' box.

Must see and do:

Aston Villa Football Club (www.avfc.co.uk/ )