Wembley Stadium is one of the most recognisable sporting venues in the world and the centrepiece of English football. The current stadium opened in 2007 on the site of the original Wembley, which hosted some of the most important moments in British sporting history, including the 1966 FIFA World Cup Final. Today, Wembley stages England internationals, domestic cup finals, major concerts and other large-scale events, while its 133-metre arch has become one of London’s most distinctive modern landmarks. A stadium tour gives visitors access to areas normally reserved for players, officials and invited guests, combining football history with a behind-the-scenes look at a 90,000-seat venue.
The Wembley Stadium Tour combines multimedia elements with access to some of the stadium’s best-known behind-the-scenes areas, making it one of the most distinctive experiences in our Stadium Tours collection. Visitors can explore the England dressing room, walk through the players’ tunnel, visit pitchside areas and see the Royal Box and trophy presentation route. The experience also covers the history of both the original and current stadium, linking famous matches and major events with the modern venue visitors see today. Wembley recommends allowing around two hours for the overall experience, including approximately 75 minutes for the guided section and time to explore the self-guided areas.
Among the most memorable parts of the visit is following the route used after major finals. There are 107 steps on the modern trophy presentation route, compared with 39 at the old Wembley, giving visitors a sense of the journey players make before lifting a trophy. Elsewhere, the tour reveals the scale and infrastructure of a stadium designed to handle major football matches, concerts and international events while giving visitors access to spaces they would never normally see from the stands.
The Wembley Arch is much more than an architectural symbol. Standing 133 metres high with a span of 315 metres, it supports the entire weight of the north roof and around 60% of the south roof. This engineering solution allowed the stadium to be built without roof-supporting pillars obstructing spectators’ views, making the arch both an important structural component and Wembley’s most recognisable visual feature. The scale of the structure is difficult to appreciate from photographs alone, and seeing it from within the stadium adds another dimension to the tour.
Wembley does have a movable roof system, but it is not a fully retractable roof that closes over the entire pitch. The roof covers more than 11 acres, around four acres of which can move. The sliding sections help sunlight and ventilation reach the playing surface while providing protection for spectators in the stands. Together with the arch and unobstructed sightlines, the roof illustrates how the design of the new Wembley combines the practical demands of a huge modern venue with an instantly recognisable architectural identity.
Tours operate from 10:00, but the final entry time varies during the year. Wembley currently lists the last entry as 15:00 from October to March, 16:00 from April to July and in September, and 17:00 during August. Because Wembley is a working stadium, tour availability and the areas visitors can access may be affected by football matches, concerts and other events. Checking the schedule before making a special journey is therefore particularly important.
Advance booking is recommended, although tickets may also be available at the stadium on the day. The time shown on a booked ticket is an arrival time used to manage visitor flow and does not necessarily represent the exact start of the guided section. Prices, available dates and tour options can change, so check the official Wembley Stadium Tours page for current availability and booking information before visiting.
The Wembley Stadium Tour is accessible to wheelchair users, although not every part of the standard route is step-free. The steps leading towards the Royal Box are not wheelchair accessible, but staff provide an alternative route so visitors can still reach this part of the experience. Accessible toilets are available along the tour route, service dogs are welcome, and an external lift provides an alternative to the stairs at the tour entrance behind the Bobby Moore Statue.
Some areas of the experience include dark spaces, sound effects and lighting effects, which may be uncomfortable for visitors with sensory sensitivities. Staff can help guests avoid these sections when necessary. Visitors who need additional assistance are encouraged to speak to the tour team on arrival so that appropriate support can be arranged. Companion tickets may also be available for eligible visitors, subject to Wembley’s current access policy. Visitors with particular mobility, sensory or other access requirements should check the official Wembley Stadium Tour accessibility information before travelling.
Wembley Stadium is well connected to central London by rail and Underground services, making public transport the easiest option for most visitors. Wembley Park station is served by the Jubilee and Metropolitan lines, Wembley Stadium station by Chiltern Railways, and Wembley Central by the Bakerloo line and other rail services. The stadium address is Wembley Stadium, London HA9 0WS, and the distinctive arch makes the venue easy to spot as you approach the area.
All three stations provide some form of step-free access, although the details differ between them and Wembley Central is step-free from street to platform rather than necessarily from platform to train. Visitors who require step-free travel should check current Transport for London or rail information before setting out, as lift availability and engineering work can affect the most convenient route.
Driving is possible, but public transport is generally the more practical choice, particularly when another event is taking place in the Wembley area.
The Wembley Stadium Tour is particularly worthwhile for visitors interested in English football, major sporting venues or stadium architecture. Its strongest feature is the combination of familiar spaces such as the tunnel and dressing rooms with less obvious details about how Wembley works as a modern stadium. The arch, movable roof, trophy route and sheer scale of the venue make the visit more than a simple photo stop, while the historical material connects the current stadium with the old Wembley and its place in English sporting history.
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