Hello wembley (Wembley Stadium (London))

Member Name: shaney99

Product:	Wembley Stadium (London)
Date:	29/07/09 (57 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Up-to-date facilities, Covered Seating, Great Atmosphere

Disadvantages: Can get cold quickly

Wembley Stadium, one of he most Iconic phrases you're likely to hear in the world of football, images of the old Towers, of Moore lifting the Jules Rimet and of FA Cup finals of yesteryear.

Since the decision to demolish and then rebuild Wembley alot of people had been skeptical, costs and delays ensued as with most british new builds, but eventually Wembley was complete, was it worht the wait, you can only truly decide for yourselfs but for me yes, lets take a look why.

The Stadium Itself

With a capacity of 90,000 and every seat being covered by roof, Wembley boasts one of the largest capacities in Europe. Designed in a bowl shape the middle of each side of the pitch slopes up, despite appearnig in photo's to be rather distant from the pitch you feel quite enclosed and like you are part of whats happening on the field.

Whilst I can't comment on the "Club Wembley" experience im told it can be worth the money if you look at it as completeing your experience and making the day extra special.

Toilets are supplied in abundace which makes a delightful change, despite going to the mens during Half-time when the rest of the crowd do the same we still had ample room free, one of the best stadium facilities i've had the pleasure of using.

Food and drinks, however as with most places where availability is sole owned by the attraction prices are steep, Hotdogs are upwards of £5 with a beer £4.50 (correct as of 26/7/09) you can find yourself out of pocket very quickly. Advice is to definitely eat at one of the many cheaper restuarants and fast food outlets outside the stadium.

Transport.

Transport to Wembley is surprisingly very well co-ordinated on most occasions, served by the Metropolitan, Bakerloo and overline rail connections there is a choice of which you can use (busses and your own car making up the ensemble). For a spectacular view of Wembley in its glory you are best off getting off at Wembley Park station on the Metropolitan line. The exit leads you straight down Wembley way where you have the fantastic Arch in front of you and as you approach nerer the ground Bobby Moore rises ahead of you, just the inspiration and build up to get you in the mood for an England game.

Whilst the pricing can be an issue, for up to date facilities and a good transport link to the north and back to central London Wembley stands tall as the face of English football, and with redevelopment work taking place all around the ground it will soon be a world class experience inside and outside the ground.

Summary: Arches above the competition