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Discover a sporting nation

Hear the roar of the crowd at a football match, play golf at St Andrews or discover tennis and tradition at Wimbledon… Football, cricket, rugby, golf: name a sport and there’s a good chance we Brits invented it, wrote the rules or are just plain obsessed by it.

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Sport stars invite you to Britain

Lennox Lewis - World Heavyweight Champion

Sport is GREAT

Find out what tennis star Boris Becker, golfer Colin Montgomerie and boxer Lennox Lewis love about the UK. From Liverpool’s friendly locals to the Scottish Highlands and Northern Ireland’s natural beauty there’s a lot to like

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Wimbledon

Every year, around 500,000 tennis fans flock to Wimbledon to see the best players in the world battle it out for the title of Wimbledon Champion in an unbeatable atmosphere. See why here.

Wimbledon

Sports tours and museums

Football, cricket, rugby, golf: name a sport and there’s a good chance we Brits invented it, wrote the rules or are just plain obsessed by it. And if playing or watching your favourites isn’t enough, why not check out one of our top sporting museums or tours?

Sports tours and museums

Football in Britain

Where better to watch a match or discover the history of the beautiful game than Britain, the home of football? Find out why it’s our favourite sport with a look at our top football hotspots.

Football in Britain

Spectators viewing the Parade Ring Source:© VisitBritain / Grant Pritchard

Society sporting events

White shirts, smart suits, summer dresses and spectacular hats, most likely a tailcoat or two and plenty of glamorous gowns. The Britain that most people think only exists in films is alive and well, at these annual events. Keep your eyes peeled for royalty: the Queen herself attends Royal Ascot annually, while Prince William and Harry are well known for their love of polo.

Society sporting events

Alex Hua Tian

Learn why Chinese athlete Alex Hua Tian loves competing in Britain, share his passion for London and find out why he likes to get out of town and explore the British countryside.

Alex Hua Tian

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London 2012 news

London 2012 final sale and auction - update

—Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0100

Over 5000 people attended the London 2012 final sale and auction in Coventry over the weekend.

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Success of Cultural Olympiad Reinforces Britain’s Reputation as a World L

—Thu, 25 Apr 2013 23:06:00 +0100

A report evaluating the impact of the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad by the Institute of Cultural Capital at the University of Liverpool was published

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