VisitBritain - Welcome
Whether spectating or participating, Britain is well-known for our love of sport. Wherever you are, you’re never far from the action and the options are huge. There’s a non-stop calendar of events with many sports played in summer or winter. It’s no wonder many British people think in sporting seasons rather than years.
New Year starts with a bang in the Orkneys as a boisterous ball game (The Ba) crashes through the streets of Kirkwall.
The beautiful game and not only a sport in Britain but a way of life. Players like England ace David Beckham have turned heads all over the world and made teams like Manchester United and Arsenal household names.
Relaxation’s for wimps. You want to be energised. You want to get the blood pumping. And in Britain you’ll be spoilt for choice.