London's Sporting Venues
Test Match tickets (played on the hallowed grounds of Lord's and Oval) usually need to be bought well in advance, but county match tickets are generally available on the day.
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Football is undoubtedly London's most popular spectator sport, attracting thousands of fanatics and less-sporty-but-curious types alike.
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If you're looking for a cheap, yet thrilling night out, catch 'The Dogs'. Most tracks hold two or three meetings a week, and entrance can cost as little as £3 for a 12 race meeting.
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Horseracing with plenty of top-quality courses lies just south of the city- a short train ride away. Enjoy Ascot in June for the very posh, Epsom on Derby Day, or the idyllic Windsor by the Thames, for a summer picnic and some afternoon racing. Admission prices for the general public start at about £6.
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The Rugby season lasts from early September to April (although a few matches run into May).
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Tennis and Wimbledon are synonymous, but queues and exorbitant prices can turn this dream event into more of a hassle than pleasure.
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