Football in Englands North Country

Distance: 37½ miles (60.5 km)
Airport: Manchester

Plan your route: VisitBritain Journey PlannerFollow a football trail through England's northern counties, calling in to some of the icons of this great game. Visit museums and take a stadium tour.

Day 1: Manchester - Old Trafford & Sportcity

From Manchester city centre take a train to Manchester United at Old Trafford and visit the museum, MUFC superstore and enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of the hallowed ground. In the afternoon head north to Sportcity and its showpiece, Manchester City Football Club's home the City of Manchester Stadium, to experience its award-winning museum and tour.

Must see and do:

Manchester United | Manchester City Football Club

Day 2: Manchester - Preston

Manchester - Preston: 37½ miles (60.5 km)

National Football Museum

Take the train or hire a car and drive north to Preston to visit the National Football Museum. Housed at the Deepdale Stadium of Preston North End FC, one of the founding members of the Football League in 1888, the museum contains the FIFA Football Collection and other nationally important footballing items.

Must see and do:

National Football Museum