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The Ultimate Guide to visiting the Wembley Stadium Tours

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Given that it was a venue for the 2012 London Olympic Games, and even the historic 1985 Live Aid concert, you don’t necessarily have to be a hardcore sports fan to appreciate all that the Wembley Stadium Tour has to offer.

Wembley Stadium as it is known as today officially opened in 2007, and was built on the same site as the original Wembley Stadium which hosted the 1948 Olympic Games as well as the 1966 World Cup Final. After the original stadium was demolished in 2003, the new Wembley Stadium took over four years and £790 million to complete, and is now known to be the largest stadium in the UK.

The Wembley Stadium Tour, on the other hand, has been around since 1978, and has attracted millions of sports enthusiasts (and even non-sports enthusiasts) from all over the world.

Wembley Stadium Tours Highlights

Each tour is run by an expert tour guide who will lead you to some of the most historic spots in the stadium that are normally only seen on TV during historic matches and championships. Not only that, visitors to the tour will even be shown some of the more private areas in the stadium, such as England’s changing rooms, the players’ tunnel and the Royal Box.

Some of the many highlights you can expect to see during your Wembley Stadium Tour include:

• David Beckham’s Manchester United jersey (which he wore during his legendary 1999 campaign)
• The FA 150 Exhibition which celebrates the history of the Football Association
• The original rules of Association Football from as far back as 1863
• The Jules Rimet Trophy (AKA The World Cup) commemorating England’s World Cup win in 1966
• The 107 “sacred” Trophy Winner’s Steps
• The Royal Box where winners go to collect their prized trophies
• England Manager’s “hot-seat” in the Press Room
• The 1966 World Cup crossbar
• The original flag from London’s 1948 Olympic Games
• Steven Gerrard’s 2005 captain armband
• Graeme Souness’ three winning medals from 1978, 1981 and 1984

Visitors will also get the chance to lift up the FA Cup for a commercial photo, and buy some unique sports memorabilia at the Wembley Stadium Store, which offers everything from English and Wembley merchandise, to footballs, scarves, caps, replica kits and much more.

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Getting There

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Stadium tours last for approximately 75 minutes, but make sure you reserve at least one hour to visit the Stadium Store afterwards as well.

You may want to check the Wembley Stadium’s official website before you plan your visit, as there are numerous closures of the stadium which take place throughout the year.

You can purchase your tour tickets at the door, however it is highly recommended that you reserve a time slot online beforehand, as tours are subject to availability.

Be prepared to walk up and down lots of steps, so try and wear comfortable walking shoes for your visit. If you happen to be visiting in July, please note that the grass pitch may be covered to prepare the field for the start of the next season.

If you want to have a bite to eat before or after your tour, there is a Stadium Tour Cafe which offers both hot and cold beverages as well as sandwiches, snacks and muffins.

Ticket prices and Opening Hours

The Wembley Stadium Tours run every day of the year, except for certain dates which have been highlighted on the stadium’s official website.

Wembley Stadium Tour tickets cost:

• £17 (online) or £19 (at the door) for adults
• £10 (online) or £11 (at the door) for seniors, students and children under the ages of 16
• £45 for family tickets
• Groups of 25 people or more get a 15% discount

Tour times vary depending on what time of the year you visit, however during the peak seasons tours usually start from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the hour, every hour. During weekends and peak holiday seasons such as school holidays, more tours may be added.

Parking at the Official Wembley Stadium Car Park runs on a “Pay on Foot” parking system and costs £2 for up to two hours, and then an additional £1 per hour. Visitors can also choose to pay £6 for six hours, which may be handy if you know you’re going to spend a bit of time wandering around the stadium.

The Stadium Tour Cafe is open from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. every day of the week, and the Wembley Stadium Store is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (from Monday to Saturday) and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays.

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Wembley Stadium tours: How to book your visit to the home of English football

Wembley Stadium offers tours all year round and is one of the most recognisable sporting venues in the world

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Wembley Stadium, the home of English football, is an iconic venue, with some of the most memorable matches in the history of the game having taken place there.

If you have not had the chance to watch your own team play there, you can see the inner workings of the stadium for yourself on a guided tour. These tours have been running since the ground’s opening, but remain popular due to the enduring popularity of football in England and around the world.

Tours run most days where there is not an event running at the stadium, and provide behind the scenes access to the areas you won’t get the chance to see on matchdays. Prices start from £17 for children and concessions and cost £24 for adults - you can check availability and make a booking HERE .

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The standard tour lasts roughly 75 minutes and takes in the dressing rooms before visitors are given the chance to walk out of the Wembley tunnel and gain an pitch-side view.

Following this, you will be taken up the 107 steps to the royal box where there will be silverware waiting for you to get a taste of how it feels to be on the winning team at Wembley. The 90,000 seater arena is one of the most recognisable venues in the world and its history adds a sense of occasion to any visit.

The redeveloped stadium, which was completed in 2007 to replace the old Wembley, has seen some huge fixtures, including the Euros finals for the men’s and women’s tournaments in 2021 and 2022. It will also host the 2024 Champions League final, having already hosted the match in 2011 & 2013, with the 2028 Euros final also set to be held under the famous arch.

In addition, the FA Cup final is held there yearly as well as EFL play-off finals. Other sports have also made use of the vast arena, with NFL and boxing events having hit the headlines alongside the music concerts which are also held at the ground.

Visitors to the stadium will experience a glimpse at the inner workings of one of the world’s greatest sporting arenas.

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• DayTrip35846540119 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Amazing Wembley 5/5 because there was a nice tour guide who was smart and kind and also kits were set up in the changing rooms. Enjoyed in particular the changing rooms, tunnel and climbing the stairs to the royal box Read more Written 9 April 2024
• AlisonW887 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles I cried, happy tears My daughter and I booked a VIP tour for my grandson, her nephew, as an 11th birthday treat, we also took the birthday boy’s 4yr old cousin. Our tour guide was Steve Collins, who was amazing, he was very knowledgable and treated my grandsons like royalty, the tour, and Steve were more than we could have hoped for. When I asked the birthday boy what he thought of our guide, Steve, he said, “he’s a very nice man, and made the day really special”, and he was right, in fact so special it made Nanny cry, happy tears. Read more Written 2 April 2024
• nozzzzz2015 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Fantastic Tour Did the VIP tour so you get your own guide and Matt was mine and he was superb. I didn't know so much used to go on at the old Wembley. He was a superb guide and gave out loads of information as we went around. Got to see so many places around the stadium including going in the technical area which the standard tour doesn't cover. A great 2 hours going around and I totally recommend this for any football fans. Read more Written 1 April 2024
• benrW6525DQ 0 contributions 2.0 of 5 bubbles Time to start moving England games away from Wembley - expensive, soulless and a ridiculous bag policy As a regular attendee of England games I’m extremely disappointed by the Wembley experience. The atmosphere is poor, drinks and food are through the roof in price and little is done to make the experience special for fans. Time to start playing the matches at other stadiums. The bag policy is also ridiculous. To hold midweek games and not allow rucksacks makes it very hard for anyone to go who works in the day with a laptop. Read more Written 26 March 2024
• martinpQ3888BK 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Wembley _ Caraboa Cup Final Trip to Wembley for Caraboa cup final, easy access to stadium, good shops locally and toilet facilities in the Designer complex. Inside all well sign posted and good quality drinks and food on offer. Views are always good and we won!! Read more Written 3 March 2024
• Bridstow 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles A Fantastic Stadium We went to Wembley for the Carabao Cup Final. This is an incredible stadium. The views of the playing surface are fantastic from anywhere. Generally speaking it is in a fairly sterile area and is served by Wembley Park Station. Wembley Park station is ordinarily fine but during major events horrendously busy and often unpleasant to navigate. Don’t expect to leave here in a hurry. The restaurants nearby are exceptionally busy on event days sp long waits are common place. Read more Written 27 February 2024
• Stretchella23 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Out of this world. You will forever hold a place in my heart. To see my beloved Liverpool win and lift the trophy was an out of this world experience. It was my son’s first Liverpool game and both our first time in Wembley and wow. It’s amazing from the walk up to it to the stadium itself. The sound the atmosphere it will never be forgotten by my 10 year old son and this 40 year old man. Thank you Wembley and thank you to all your staff they all done an amazing job and everyone was so helpful till the next time. Read more Written 25 February 2024
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• Toby B 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great tour, Reagan was a phenomenal tour guide! Just did the Wembley stadium tour. Was a great way to spend a couple of hours in London! A huge thanks to Reagan, his enthusiasm, knowledge and humour overall made this a great experience. Would definitely go again 👌 Read more Written 4 February 2024
• Stay25416302678 0 contributions 1.0 of 5 bubbles Soulless, boring, expensive, hideous looking dump Soulless, ugly eyesore in an equally soulless area of London. Avoid or be ripped off! This place is nothing like a football ground, it's like an airport terminal surrounding a football pitch, in fact the atmosphere at the average airport terminal is far better. I still can't believe they bulldozed an iconic landmark to make way for this atrocity, it's absolutely hideous and that arch looks like it was an afterthought when they realised how ugly the stadium looks. Read more Written 30 January 2024
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• Gilagolf 0 contributions 3.0 of 5 bubbles Not too bad but the stadium shop wasn’t that impressive It’s some ways off from central London, and we did not manage to go inside. However from the outside its fairly impressive, but the Wembley shop doesn’t have a lot in stock compared to their online store Read more Written 29 December 2023
• 294sallyh 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Highly recommend Fantastic! A family of three; our teenage is 15. All 3 of us enjoyed the tour, there was something for all of us We were in there around 2 hours and didn’t get bored once. Tour guide Dan was great, he welcomed us in and even remembered us as Leicester fans out of almost 50 people in our group. Very informative and great to see the Royal box, our changing room and walk down the tunnel Shopping near by was good too!, Highly recommend; cost us £70 for 3 on the day, advance ticket wasn’t much of a saving Sovereign picture was good too. Three pictures in a presentation booklet for £20, great for showing friends Read more Written 29 December 2023
• liamlQ7137MW 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles A must if you love football Amazing place to watch football. Great atmosphere. It really takes your breath away the sheer size and capacity of the stadium. The food on offer is pricey, but to be expected. The seats are really comfortable with plenty of legroom. I'm 6'3 and heavy set and was comfortable. A fantastic day out. We hope to go again for another cup final. Read more Written 15 December 2023
• vickyhP556RV 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Attended the England V Malta football match Attended the England v Malta football match. I had won VIP tickets to the hospitality lounge. It was an incredible experience and the staff were wonderful. Food was delicious. Read more Written 30 November 2023

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The Ultimate 2023 Visitor Guide to Wembley Stadium

Where can I park near the stadium? Does Wembley have a roof? Is there a Wembley Stadium seating plan? These are some of the questions we get asked all the time. But no worries, we’ve got you covered. To make your visit to Wembley Stadium stress-free, we put together this guide for stadium visitors. Discover how to get to Wembley Stadium, where to eat and drink, parking facilities, seating plan, and more. Make the most of your experience with this ultimate 2023 visitor guide to Wembley Stadium.

Getting to Wembley Stadium: Public Transport, Car Parks, Booking Information

Inside wembley stadium: entry guidelines, best seats, arrival times, around wembley stadium: places to stay, where to eat, shopping, stadium tours, getting here.

How can I get to Wembley Stadium by tube?

Getting to Wembley Stadium by tube is easy. There are two London Underground stations nearby. The closest tube station to Wembley Stadium is Wembley Park, which offers connections to central London via the Metropolitan or Jubilee line. It typically takes around 12 minutes to get to Baker Street and 20-25 minutes to King’s Cross. Wembley Central Station is a short 15-minute walk from the stadium and is accessible via the Bakerloo or London Overground lines. However, the exact duration of the journey can vary depending on factors such as the time of day, and any delays or disruptions on the tube lines. We recommend using the Metropolitan line from Wembley Park as it has the fewest stops, although you need to be prepared for possible queues on Olympic Way to get into the station. It is always a good idea to check the Wembley Stadium Sofa-to-Sea t tool or use the TfL Journey Planner to get the most up-to-date and accurate information on travel times and any disruptions on the tube network. If you want to know what zone is Wembley, Wembley Park London Underground station is located in Zone 4 of the Transport for London network. This means that if you're planning to use public transport to travel to Wembley Park, you'll need to purchase a travel card or Oyster card that covers Zone 4. The same applies to Wembley Central London Underground Station.

How can I travel to Wembley Stadium by rail?

Getting by train to Wembley Stadium is easy, with plenty of convenient rail options to choose from. The nearest station is Wembley Stadium, served by Chiltern Railways. Trains from there to London Marylebone (Zone 1) take just 9 minutes, or 14 minutes to Watford Junction. On event days, trains to Wembley run more frequently, with some running every few minutes, depending on the number of attendees expected at the stadium. We recommend you check with the train operator or visit the National Rail Journey Planner for up-to-date information on event day schedules and frequency. You can also take a train to Wembley Central Station, a 15-minute walk from the Stadium and served by London Overground, London Midland and Southern Rail.

Can I take the coach to Wembley Stadium?

Absolutely - taking the coach to Wembley is easy and convenient. The National Express to Wembley Stadium service, called Wembley Express , is the official provider of coaches to Wembley with direct pick-up from over 50 UK locations. The Wembley Express coaches will drop you off at designated parking areas in Wembley Park (usually Pink Parking) and pick you up after the event, even if it runs late. Book your travel on the National Express coaches website or call 08717 81 81 81.

What about buses to Wembley Stadium or cycling to my event?

Wembley Stadium has multiple local bus options, such as the 223, 297, 83/N83, 206, 92, 483, 18/N18, and 182 buses to Wembley. Use the TfL bus planner to plan your route and pay contactless or by purchasing an Oyster card, Visitor Oyster card or Travelcard . Buses can be affected by traffic, so allow for extra time if you plan to get to Wembley by bus. Bicycles are welcomed at Wembley Stadium, with parking available at street level on the northeast side of the Stadium. Download our handy cycle route planner here to check out the best routes to and from Wembley Park.

Can you drive to Wembley Stadium?

You sure can. To drive to Wembley Stadium for an event, book your car park through the Wembley Official Parking website and follow signs from A406 North Circular Road to your allocated car park.You can also visit the super helpful Wembley Stadium Sofa to Seat tool. We are often asked: Is Wembley inside the congestion zone? While Wembley Stadium is not within the congestion zone, driving through central London to get to Wembley Park may lead to extra charges, so check your route beforehand. We recommend you visit the Transport for London website to check whether your route is within the congestion charge zone, allowing you to plan your drive to Wembley accordingly. On event days, there may be road closures, so use the instructions on your parking confirmation and event signage, not your Sat Nav. Download the Wembley Event Day Parking Route Map for more guidance.

Is there parking near Wembley Stadium?

For event-goers looking for parking near Wembley Stadium, we always recommended using the Wembley Official Parking website to guarantee your space and save money. Wembley Stadium event parking tends to get sold out fairly quickly so remember to book early to avoid disappointment. The following parking options are typically available at these locations in Wembley Park: Red Multi Storey Parking (also known as 'Red Parking'), Pink Coach and Car Parking ('Pink Parking'), Green Coach and Car Parking ('Green Parking'), and Blue Car Park (Blue Parking) for blue-badge holders. You can find the postcodes for these car parks below:

RED Multi-Storey Car Parking – HA9 8DS BLUE Multi-Storey Car Parking – HA9 0JB GREEN Car and Coach Parking – HA9 0TQ PINK Multi-Storey Car and Coach Parking – HA9 0HX

Capacities at Green Parking, Pink Parking, Red Parking Wembley

The multi-storey Red Parking in Wembley is located to the west of the stadium, next to the A406 North Circular Road. On event days, it can hold about 387 cars, with 48 DDA-compliant parking bays. Other nearby options include the Green Parking, a surface-level car park with up to 588 pre-bookable spaces, and the Blue Parking, a multi-storey with 202 DDA-compliant parking bays connected to the stadium concourse via a step-free bridge link. The Pink Parking is a multi-storey within a short walk to the east of the stadium on Lakeside Way, with capacity for 1,675 spaces. A disclaimer here: you should be aware that the availability of parking spaces and their layout may be subject to change due to specific events that require different arrangements.

How can I book parking on an event day at Wembley Stadium?

The Wembley Official Parking website lets you reserve parking spaces for both event and non-event days. Access the Official Parking Site through the event page for the event you're attending at Wembley Stadium for additional details on coaches and event-specific parking information, including accessibility guidance and DDA parking.

After booking your preferred car park and confirming your car details, you'll receive a map and postcode of your exact parking location. Note that for some events, parking may be allocated based on the specific event details. To guarantee availability on event days, it's recommended to book your parking spot in advance as spaces can fill up quickly. If you have questions, check the FAQ page .

The flat rate parking fee for the day is £40, and you can pre-book a spot for your car starting from March 1st, 2023, with an additional booking fee of £2.50 for cars and Blue Badge parking, £1 for motorbikes, £3.50 for minibuses, and £5 for coaches. We recommend you arrive early to avoid the crowds. Another disclaimer: you should note that prices are subject to change based on factors such as availability, seasonal offers, and promotions.

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Bag Policy, Prohibited Items, Cashless Payments, and More

Before you head to your event at Wembley Stadium, it's important to be aware of the stadium's bag policy to ensure your visit is stress-free.. For security reasons, only bags that are smaller than an A4 piece of paper (H 297mm, W 210mm, and D 210mm) are allowed inside the stadium. Be sure to double-check the size of your bag before leaving home to ensure that it meets the requirements.

Items you buy on an event day will come in a clear plastic bag, which is permitted inside the stadium. If you purchase merchandise from one of the retail outlets inside the stadium or at the stadium store outside the stadium, the bag will be sealed. Several items are also strictly prohibited at the stadium, including large umbrellas, selfie sticks, pushchairs, food and drink, large-bodied cameras, alcohol, aluminium and glass drink containers, plastic bottles over 500ml, weapons and tools, and more. Basically, anything that could be considered offensive or compromise public safety is prohibited. Check out the full list of prohibited items on the visitor guide to Wembley Stadium .

You should also note that Wembley Stadium is now a cashless venue. This means that you will need to bring a debit or credit card with you if you plan to make any purchases during your visit. None of the kiosks at Wembley Stadium will accept cash, so plan accordingly.

Remember to bring your ticket, whether it's physical or electronic, and bring an ID as proof of ownership. If you have an e-ticket on your phone, consider bringing a power bank to ensure you can access it all day.

To learn more about Wembley Stadium's event day regulations, including information about accessibility and special requirements, check out their visitor information website . By following the rules and guidance provided by the venue, you can help ensure that everyone has a safe and stress-free visit to Wembley Stadium.

Where is the best place to sit at Wembley Stadium?

Are you curious about the best seats to get the optimal experience at Wembley Stadium? We have good news: every block in this state-of-the-art stadium offers great unrestricted views, regardless of its height. While Club Wembley on Level 2 is believed to offer the best view based on popular opinion, even the highest seats on the upper level provide good views. All seats are very comfortable and have a significant distance between rows. The official Wembley Stadium seating plans offer a comprehensive layout for each of its levels. Find them here:

• Concert Stadium Seating Layout (including unreserved seating)
• Level 2 Stadium Map (Club Wembley) All seats starting with 2
• External Stadium Map
• Level 1 Stadium Map - All seats starting with block number 1
• Level 3 Stadium Map (Club Wembley) All boxes starting with 3
• Level 4 Stadium Map (Club Wembley) - All boxes starting with 4
• Level 5 Stadium Map - All seats starting with a 5

The Wembley Stadium seating plan “View from Your Seat” page offers a handy tool to see a comprehensive layout of the stadium, including views from each seat box and seat block at Wembley Stadium. You can choose to view the seating plan for either a concert or a sporting event setup. Note that access between certain levels of Wembley Stadium is not allowed for guests. Guests seated on Level 2, 3 or 4 (seats or boxes starting with 2, 3, or 4) have free movement within these areas, while guests seated on Levels 1 and 5 are not permitted to access other levels of the stadium.

Does Wembley Stadium have a roof?

One of the questions we’re asked the most is: does Wembley have a roof,, the answer is yes! The sliding cover sits 52 metres above the pitch, providing cover for every seat in the stadium, though Level 1 guests may get wet if rain falls at an angle. However, if you're attending a concert and have a standing ticket on the pitch, be aware that you won't be under the roof and will be exposed to the elements. To ensure the best view for your event, visit the View from your Seat page on the Wembley Stadium website before booking and check the Event Day layouts for sports and music concerts.

What is the capacity at Wembley Stadium?

If you're curious about how many people does Wembley Stadium hold, you'll be interested to know that the official Wembley capacity is 90,000 visitors (that's a lot of people!). So, how many seats in Wembley Stadium? Well, that's the answer! Although many believe that Wembley is the largest stadium globally, that's not quite the case. While it's true that Wembley Stadium is the biggest stadium in the UK and the second-largest in Europe in terms of capacity (with Camp Nou in Barcelona holding over 99,000), the world's largest stadium is the Rungrado 1st of May Stadium in Pyongyang, North Korea. This colossal stadium can hold 114,000 people, with some reports suggesting that it can even reach 150,000 spectators for certain events.

What time should I arrive before an event at Wembley Stadium?

To avoid crowds and ensure a smooth entry to Wembley Stadium, arrive at Wembley Park as early as possible before the event. Check the schedule for your show's opening times and plan to arrive at least 60-90 minutes before the start time. If you have general admission seats, arrive early to get a spot near the stage. For reserved seats, aim to be seated before the show starts. Arriving early also allows you to catch the opening acts, and you will find there are several things to do in Wembley, such as exploring the Wembley Park Art Trail ), grabbing a pre-show drink at BOXPARK Wembley or indulging in some shopping at London Designer Outlet. Wait 10-15 minutes in your seat after the event to let the crowds disperse, and consider having dinner at one of the many restaurants in Wembley Park, such as Masalchi or Estadio Lounge (booking may be required).

Accessibility in and around Wembley Stadium

Wembley Stadium and Wembley Park offer step-free access throughout the entire neighbourhood, including public transport, parking, retailers, and the stadium itself. The Stadium provides 310 spaces for wheelchair users, with an accompanying seat for a personal assistant or companion. These spaces are available on every level of the stadium. It also offers dedicated seating for guests with access requirements who don’t need a wheelchair, such as guests with visual impairment or other non-visible disabilities. The Stadium also features dedicated lifts to all levels, trained staff and stewards, accessible toilets and changing places units, induction loop facilities, assistance dogs, and audio descriptive commentary. Two sensory and inclusion rooms accommodating up to 12 guests each, including 2 wheelchair users per room, are available on Level 4.. Find a comprehensive visitor guide to Wembley Stadium’s facilities for disabled visitors here.

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Where to stay near Wembley Stadium?

For a stress-free experience when attending an event at Wembley Stadium, consider staying in Wembley Park, which offers a range of accommodation options to fit any budget. The luxurious Hilton London Wembley and modern Novotel London Wembley are both popular hotels near Wembley Stadium, while (somewhat) cheap hotels in Wembley like Premier Inn London Wembley Park and Premier Inn London Wembley Stadium hotel provide comfortable rooms at affordable prices. The Ibis London Wembley is another excellent hotel close to Wembley Stadium, allowing you to get to your event in a few minutes. The longstanding, no-frills Wembley International Hotel, located behind BOXPARK Wembley has been a well-known feature in the area since the 1960s.

It's worth noting that prices can vary depending on the time of year and demand, so be sure to book early to secure the best deals.

Where to eat near Wembley Stadium?

Bringing outside food and drinks to Wembley Stadium is not allowed, but you can bring an empty plastic bottle under 500 ml. Refill stations are available in the concourse to keep hydrated. Instead, you can enjoy a variety of over 60 restaurants and bars in Wembley Park. BOXPARK Wembley on Olympic Way is a popular choice with three bars, music, and over 20 street food vendors. It also often becomes a fan zone hosting themed entertainment before and after your event at Wembley Stadium. London Designer Outlet has popular high-street options like Nando's, Pizza Express, and TGI Fridays, great for the family. For more unique dining experiences, try Masalchi by twice-Michelin-starred Chef Atul Kochhar or Estadio Lounge on Wembley Park Boulevard. If you’re in the mood for fresh pasta or a pizza, why not try Pasta Remoli or Bread Ahead ?

During sporting events, designated bars and pubs around Wembley Park often become fan zones so find out where your team's fan zone is before the event so you can head in the right direction. Note that Olympic Way and nearby outdoor areas are designated as No Street Drinking Zones on event days. Instead, you can enjoy drinks at local bars and pubs, including The White Horse by Fuller’s, a quintessential British pub with an outdoor terrace right next to Wembley Stadium.

Check out our visitor guide to the best bars and restaurants near Wembley Stadium here.

Shopping near Wembley Stadium before an event

If you're looking to do some shopping near Wembley Stadium before an event, you're in luck. The area is home to famous Wembley shopping centre London Designer Outlet (LDO), a popular shopping destination with over 50 stores and all your favourite brands at up to 70% off the recommended retail price.

Some of the top fashion brands at London Designer Outlet include Nike, Tommy Hilfiger, and Levi's. If you're looking for accessories, head to stores like Clarks, Kurt Geiger, and Sunglass Hut. If you want something sweet to take to your event, you’ll find a Lindt store at this iconic Wembley shopping outlet.

If you're planning to visit London Designer Outlet on a Stadium event day, there will be a flat rate parking fee of £40 per car per day from midnight to midnight.

However, if you spend £40 or more on a stadium event day at LDO's shops, restaurants, and/or Cineworld Wembley, you can park for up to six hours at the normal tariff (excluding pre-booked parking and subject to availability). All you need to do is validate your ticket at the Red Car Park Office or LDO Guest Services before leaving the parking lot to take advantage of this special offer. Make sure not to miss out on this great opportunity to hit the shops at London Designer Outlet before your stadium event.

Although Wembley Stadium limits bag sizes, you can still enjoy shopping at London Designer Outlet thanks to the London Designer Outlet Dropit service . You can have your purchases from any of the 50 stores delivered to your preferred location at a time convenient to you. Same-day deliveries are also available within the M25 area. Simply download the DropIt Shopping app to use this handy service. If you need further help, click here to contact the London Designer Outlet Guest Services team.

If you’re a football fan, The Wembley Stadium Store, located next to the ticket office, offers an extensive range of kits (including England kit and training wear), apparel, souvenirs, and gifts, including Wembley Stadium merchandise to commemorate your visit.

Can I visit Wembley Stadium if I don’t have a ticket to an event?

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Chinese Super League side Guangzhou Evergrande were one of several high-profile clubs to grab the headlines when it splashed the cash on Brazillian megastars Robinho and Paulinho back in 2015.

There was a football boom in China with teams handing out big money contracts to veteran stars in the hope that the domestic game would one day be as lucrative as the Premier League.

Evergrande were the team to beat, winning seven consecutive titles between 2011 and 2017 under a string of high-profile managers including Fabio Cannavaro and Luiz Felipe Scolari.

They had thrown everything at it, with big plans to build a 100,000 seater ground to rival the best in the world. A ground that remains unfinished to this day, as per the Daily Star .

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With several key players soon departing the club were relegated in 2022 - ending 12 consecutive seasons in the top flight.

In the middle of that same year, the stadium project was shelved and the ground left abandoned. It remains in that state today and is set to be auctioned off.

Any hopes of it being finished are long gone with it standing as a reminder that no matter how much money you throw into a football club it doesn't always bring success.

The Chinese Super League has now dropped significantly in status with the Chinese Football Association choosing to focus on the development of homegrown talent.

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Anthony Joshua has revealed his next fight will take place in September at Wembley Stadium in London .

The two-time heavyweight champion racked up four wins in less than 12 months against Jermaine Franklin , Robert Helenius, Otto Wallin and Francis Ngannou , back to his devastating best after knocking out the former UFC champion in March.

After two fights in Saudi Arabia, the 34-year-old is now set to return to the capital and headline at Wembley, the setting for his famous 2017 victory over Wladimir Klitschko.

“Whenever they tell me there’s a date, you know I’ll be ready 100 per cent,’ Joshua told talkSPORT.

‘It’s gonna be in London, Wembley Stadium. This is what I’m being told. If that’s what they say, they normally back their word so let’s go with that.

‘Wembley, September 20 or 21.’

For now, ‘AJ’ will now sit back and wait for the dust to settle in what is a huge summer in the heavyweight division. Following the historic undisputed title fight between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk , four of the division’s biggest hitters meet on the Matchroom vs Queensberry show on 1 June.

Daniel Dubois will take on Filip Hrgovic with Deontay Wilder in action against Zhilei Zhang on the same night.

Joshua believes whoever emerges from those fights ‘looking the best’ will be lined up for him by Saudi boxing chief Turki Alalshikh – with hopes the Fury fight could follow.

‘On June 1 in Saudi Arabia they’ve got the 5 vs 5 card,’ Joshua said.

‘You’ve got Filip Hrgovic vs Daniel Dubois, and you’ve got Zhilei Zhang vs Deontay Wilder.

;So providing one of those looks good – the one who looks the best, His Excellency Turki Alalshikh said to me, ‘I want you to fight [him].’

‘So out of that pool, I believe that’s who I’m gonna be fighting, one of those. We’re on the same page and he’s on the same page as the fans as well.

‘He’s trying to deliver what the fans want, I know they want that big fight with Tyson Fury and he’s working on it.

‘But Fury’s got his obligations with Oleksandr Usyk so I’ve gotta make sure I stay focused and disciplined, keep steamrolling through opponents so I can get closer and closer to having the opportunity of me vs Tyson Fury.’

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Ancient Maya blessed their ballcourts: Researchers find evidence of ceremonial offerings in Mexico

by Michael Miller, University of Cincinnati

For sports fans, places like Fenway Park, Wembley Stadium or Wimbledon's Centre Court are practically hallowed ground.

Archaeologists at the University of Cincinnati found evidence of similar reverence at ballcourts built by the ancient Maya in Mexico.

Using environmental DNA analysis, researchers identified a collection of plants used in ceremonial rituals in the ancient Maya city of Yaxnohcah. The plants, known for their religious associations and medicinal properties, were discovered beneath a plaza floor upon which a ballcourt was built.

Researchers said the ancient Maya likely made a ceremonial offering during the ballcourt's construction.

"When they erected a new building, they asked the goodwill of the gods to protect the people inhabiting it," UC Professor David Lentz said. "Some people call it an 'ensouling ritual,' to get a blessing from and appease the gods."

The study was published in the journal PLOS One .

The research was carried out through Mexico's National Institute of Anthropology and History in collaboration with researchers from the University of Calgary, the Autonomous University of Campeche and the National Autonomous University of Mexico.

Lentz and his research partners have been studying ancient Mesoamerican cultures across Mexico and Central America. New tools that can identify environmental DNA are helping them unlock secrets about how the ancient Maya might have used these spaces.

Researchers from 2016 to 2022 worked at Yaxnohcah in Campeche about 9 miles north of the border of Guatemala, where they excavated a small area of a ballcourt.

The ancient Maya played several ball games, including pok-a-tok, which was a mix of soccer and basketball. Players tried to get a ball through a ring or hoop on a wall.

"But not all of the ballcourts had hoops," Lentz said. "We think of ballcourts today as a place of entertainment. It wasn't that way for the ancient Maya."

He referenced a famous Mayan myth of hero twins who must play a ballgame with the gods to escape the underworld. And researchers believe in some instances, competitors were sacrificed at the conclusion of the match.

In some ancient Maya cities like Tikal in Guatemala, ballcourts were built prominently next to the biggest temples.

"Ballcourts occupied prime real estate in the ceremonial center," Lentz said. "They were a fundamental part of the city."

Many construction projects today are subject to ceremony, from groundbreaking to the placement of the last steel beam to the ribbon-cutting. The ancient Maya, too, were deliberate about their construction ceremonies as well.

"The nearest analogy today might be like christening a new ship," Lentz said.

UC Professor Emeritus Nicholas Dunning collected a sample of sediment at the base of a sidewall. Here, in a place known as the Helena complex, researchers believe stood a civic ceremonial platform consisting of 1-meter-high stone and earth.

The site started out as a humble residential structure built on bedrock, Dunning said. These community founder sites grew into places enshrined by monumental architecture, he said.

"Over time, important family members were buried within the expanding platforms, imbuing these places with power. The Maya practiced ancestor worship," Dunning said.

"In a sense, structures like the Helena Group were thought to be alive or to have souls that needed to be nourished," he said.

Dunning said when buildings were expanded or repurposed, as with the ballcourt, the ancient Maya made offerings to bless the site. Archaeologists sometimes find ceramics or jewelry in these offerings along with plants of cultural significance.

"We have known for years from ethnohistorical sources that the Maya also used perishable materials in these offerings, but it is almost impossible to find them archaeologically, which is what makes this discovery using eDNA so extraordinary," Dunning said.

Ancient plant remains are rarely discovered in tropical climates, where they decompose quickly. But using environmental DNA, researchers were able to identify several types known for their ritual significance.

"Ancient DNA sequencing is amazing," said Alison Weiss, a study co-author and professor emerita with the UC College of Medicine.

UC researchers used a product called RNAlater to preserve the samples during transit back to the labs. Special probes that are sensitive to species found in that region helped them single out the fragmented DNA of several species, she said.

They discovered evidence of plants associated with ancient Maya medicine used in divination rituals.

A type of morning glory called xtabentun is known for its hallucinogenic properties. Today, people brew mead from the honey of bees that feed on the pollen of xtabentun flowers.

Chili peppers today are a favorite spice around the world. But for the ancient Maya, chili peppers were used to treat a variety of illnesses. An offering of chili peppers might have been intended to ward off disease, Lentz said.

"We think of chili as a spice. But it was much more than that for the ancient Maya," Lentz said. "It was a healing plant used in many ceremonies."

Researchers also identified the tree Hampea trilobata or jool. The leaves of this tree were used to wrap food bundles for Maya ceremonies. The ancient Maya also wove food baskets from twine made from the tree's bark. And it was used in medicines to treat snake bites.

Lastly, researchers found evidence of the plant lancewood or Oxandra lanceolata. Its oily leaves are a known vasodilator, anesthetic and antibiotic agent.

Botanist and UC Associate Professor Eric Tepe said finding evidence of these plants together in the same tiny sediment sample is telling. He has studied modern plants in the same forests once traveled by the ancient Maya.

"I think the fact that these four plants, which have a known cultural importance to the Maya, were found in a concentrated sample tells us it was an intentional and purposeful collection under this platform," Tepe said.

Researchers for years have identified the diets and uses of plants among ancient cultures by studying trapped pollen, preserved charcoal and ancient refuse piles. Now environmental DNA holds the promise of helping researchers learn even more about ancient civilizations, Tepe said.

"I wouldn't be surprised if this tool becomes more common. You gain insights you wouldn't learn any other way," he said.

Researchers noted the challenge of trying to interpret a collection of plants through the opaque lens of 2,000 years of prehistory. But Lentz said the findings help add to the story of this sophisticated culture.

Researchers believe the ancient Maya devised water filtration systems and employed conservation-minded forestry practices. But they were helpless against yearslong droughts and also are believed to have deforested vast tracts for agriculture.

"We see the yin and yang of human existence in the ancient Maya," Lentz said. "To me that's why they're so fascinating."

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A female police officer was taken to hospital on Friday after she was bitten by a dog while detaining a man near Wembley Stadium .

The shocking moment the dog was Tasered by Metropolitan Police officers was captured on camera.

The dog became aggressive towards other officers after biting the woman, the Met said. The dog’s owner has been arrested.

The incident unfolded at around 12pm on Friday on Wembley Way after the animal bit an officer, a witness told the Standard.

Rahman Zindere who filmed the incident said: “Police were chasing an individual who had his dog with him. 

“The dog was a bit out of control and bit the officer on the leg, she then Tasered him.

“It was lunch time so a lot of people were around at that time.”

Footage of the incident shows the dog cowering away and whining after being Tasered by an officer.

Onlookers rushed to intervene and stepped in between the dog and other nearby police officers.

A man was seen pinned to the ground by officers nearby.

A Met spokesperson said: “Police were called to Engineers Way, Wembley following reports of a male with a dog who was in breach of an injunction preventing him from entering the location.

“Officers attended and the male was detained. Whilst detained the male’s dog bit an officer and became aggressive towards other officers and a Taser was discharged.

“The injured officer was taken to hospital. She has been discharged after treatment.

“A man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of assault, breach of injunction and having a dangerous dog out of control. He was taken into custody, where he remains.

“Enquiries are ongoing to trace the dog. No other injuries were reported.”

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New Delhi [India], April 24 (ANI): Recognising market demand, the Moscow City Tourism Committee organized a conference for representatives of the Indian MICE industry, to introduce them to the tourism strengths of the Russian capital.

MICE stands for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions, and is a type of tourism in which large groups, usually plan things well in advance.

The event took place on April 19 in Delhi and brought together over 100 participants from MICE agencies of both countries, corporate customers, representatives of the travel industry in Moscow, Aeroflot and the Indian branches of Sberbank.

Business tourism is one of the most promising directions for Moscow.

In 2023, the capital was visited by 3.7 million business tourists – 7 per cent more than in 2022. And India remains one of the leaders among visitors from non-CIS countries in terms of the number of business travellers.

“The Russian capital as a centre of business tourism and corporate events is already an established and a strong brand in the international arena,” commented Anastasia Popova, Deputy General Director for International and Industry Cooperation of Project Office for the Development of Tourism and Hospitality in Moscow.

“Now our task is to demonstrate to our Indian partners all the possibilities of organizing high-value MICE events in Moscow in combination with already proven tourist programs,” said Popova.

At the Shaping MICE Future Conference, industry experts from Russia and India pronounced statements and speeches on the future of MICE events in these two countries, a presentation of the MICE potential of Moscow was showcased, and an analytical report on the state of the outbound MICE market in India was presented to the visitors.

During the panel discussion, participants assessed the current status and interaction peculiarities with the MICE market in India and developed recommendations for the MICE industry in Moscow during the general brainstorming session.

Representatives of the Indian MICE industry participated in B2B negotiations to find new cross-partners in the Moscow business environment and among representatives of the hospitality industry.

Representatives of the MICE industry took part in the event from Moscow.

Among them were DMC (Grand Rus, Academservice, Headed Goose, Satguru Travel, Isba Rus, Hug the Bear, Mellenium Group) as well as representatives of other partners interested in the development of MICE cooperation between Russia and India: Global transfers provider i’way and hotels Edge Seligerskaya and Edge Vinogradovo Moscow by Rotana.

“In 2024, we have witnessed a significant surge (more than quadruple) in the demand for transfers by Russians visiting India, both for business and leisure purposes. Muscovites are leading the trend, with 80 per cent of transfer bookings originating from the capital since the beginning of the year. Additionally, we observe a growing interest from Indian tourism agencies in exploring Russia, resulting in a substantial increase in our collaboration,” commented Dmitriy Saraykin, co-founder of Global Transfer Provider i’way.

The Shaping MICE Future conference allowed the Moscow City Tourism Committee to form a pool of MICE industry representatives in Moscow to prioritize incoming requests for events and clarify India’s requirements for business and corporate events to build mutually effective work. Indian colleagues received up-to-date information about Moscow as a safe and attractive MICE destination and were able to find potential partners among representatives of the MICE industry of the Russian capital and were able to present the MICE market in India.

“The event served as a remarkable platform for fostering meaningful dialogue and collaboration within the tourism industry. The event provided us with invaluable opportunities to engage with key stakeholders from the tourism department, as well as tour operators and service providers. The insights gained during the event underscored the Moscow City Tourism Committee’s keen interest in the Indian outbound market, and we are optimistic about the promising prospects for Moscow as a destination, particularly in the post-pandemic landscape. We firmly believe that with concerted efforts and strategic initiatives, Moscow has the potential to emerge as a top-choice destination for Indian tourists,” said Mudit Mathur, director of Tours Delite India, representing Academ Service – Russia in India.

The conference also assessed the solutions to foreign demand for non-standard venues and elements in MICE programs, such as museums, parks, theaters and others. Holding MICE events at offbeat locations, such as the State Historical Museum, the Moscow Planetarium and Khudozhestvenny Cinema, is becoming popular.

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Trump’s trial is the latest chapter in the rich history of Lower Manhattan’s courts.

A cluster of downtown buildings has served as the borough’s “epicenter of criminal justice in New York since the 1830s,” said a lawyer who has led walking tours of Manhattan courthouses.

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For a decade, Robert Pigott, a lawyer, has led walking tours of the courthouses of Manhattan, guiding visitors around landmarks where the city’s rich legal history has played out. Now the trial of Donald J. Trump has added a chapter to the story he gets to tell.

Mr. Pigott’s tours, which he runs in his spare time, revolve around a cluster of downtown buildings that are the borough’s judicial hub. For now, 100 Centre Street — the Manhattan Criminal Courthouse, where the former president’s case is being heard — is the focus.

But just down the street on Foley Square sits Manhattan’s most elegant courthouse building, New York’s Supreme Court, with its sweeping flight of 32 stone steps leading up to a series of imposing Corinthian columns. Other court buildings are dotted around nearby.

“The eyes of the nation and the world are trained on criminal court cases in New York County, whether it’s organized crime, Wall Street cases or federal cases,” Mr. Pigott said.

Mr. Trump’s trial is remarkable because it is the first time that a former American president has been criminally prosecuted. The defendant’s status as this year’s presumptive Republican presidential nominee adds a contemporary political dimension.

For Mr. Pigott, 64, who has written a book about the history of the city’s courthouses, the real significance is what it says about the status of a few blocks of Manhattan as a nexus. He pointed out that Mr. Trump’s civil fraud case and defamation case also both played out this year in courthouses within spitting distance of the criminal trial.

“Now, when I arrive at the expanse of Foley Square midway through the walk, I can point to something truly remarkable — three different courthouses where the same former U.S. president has been on trial,” he said.

Mr. Trump’s trial shows how politics, celebrity and the location of the court itself can reinforce one another to make a big story bigger. New York’s status as a media hub increases the spotlight during high-profile cases and the high-profile cases held over the decades have, in turn, made the city’s courts an attractive setting for fictional courtroom dramas.

In these buildings, a jury convicted Anna Sorokin for grand larceny in 2019 for posing as a German heiress to swindle wealthy New Yorkers — a case that almost by definition blurred fact and fiction. Naturally, the tale has since been turned into a series on Netflix.

The cluster is also where a group of Black and Latino teenagers, then known as the Central Park Five, were wrongly convicted in 1990 of raping a jogger — a case also rendered as a Netflix series — and where Mark David Chapman pleaded guilty in 1981 to murdering the musician John Lennon.

The New York Supreme Court building, a trial-level court, often serves as a symbol of the court complex. It featured prominently in the television show “Law and Order" and the 1957 courtroom film classic “12 Angry Men,” to cite just two examples.

Mr. Pigott, however, is drawn to the history of the legal system before the 20th century and how it evolved through its buildings. The first stop on the tours he runs is a sidewalk nearby with glass blocks embedded in it, through which it is possible to see the excavations of a courthouse built by the Dutch in the colonial era.

The authorities in New York built a judicial infrastructure in this part of Lower Manhattan starting mainly in the 19th century, when the area experienced significant gang violence, he said.

“This one-block radius has been the epicenter of criminal justice in New York since the 1830s,” said Mr. Pigott.

For all the drama associated with the Trump trial, the streets outside the criminal courthouse have generally been calm this week. Reporters and members of the public have lined up for entry to the courthouse. And on Thursday morning, Collect Pond Park across the street, which has been designated for protests, was empty. Its only occupants were some police officers and a few pigeons.

Matthew Mpoke Bigg is a London-based reporter on the Live team at The Times, which covers breaking and developing news. More about Matthew Mpoke Bigg

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A tram vehicle at Universal Studios Hollywood threw “multiple” riders to the ground after it struck a guardrail near props from the “Jurassic Park” film franchise in an accident that is under investigation by the California Highway Patrol.

Details of the accident that took place Saturday night — amid the 60th anniversary of the attraction — remain sketchy, but the CHP said the agency has determined that drugs and alcohol were not a factor in the crash that injured 15 park visitors.

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3:01 p.m. April 22, 2024 An earlier version of this article said 15 riders on the Universal Studios Hollywood tram attraction were thrown to the ground. The California Highway Patrol said “multiple” riders were thrown to the ground and that a total of 15 were injured.

The tram was driving through the storied Universal Studios back lot shortly after 9 p.m. when the crash occurred, according to authorities.

The linked tram cars passed by a set of props from the “Jurassic Park” film franchise when the tram driver turned onto Avenue M and for some unknown reason the last car in the procession collided with the metal guardrail on the right side, the CHP said. This caused the tram to “tilt and eject multiple passengers from the tram,” authorities said in a news release.

The Los Angeles County Fire Department received a call for service shortly after 9 p.m. for the crash and 15 passengers were transported to a hospital with minor to moderate injuries.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department also responded to the scene but the CHP is the lead agency, a Universal Studios spokesperson said.

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“Our thoughts continue to be with the guests who were involved, and we are thankful that based on agency reports, the injuries sustained were minor,” Universal Studios said in a statement.

The theme park is working closely with authorities as Universal Studios continues its “review of the incident and safety remains a top priority.”

The Studio Tour tram ride, which is celebrating its 60th anniversary this week, will continue to operate with a modified route and the theme park will reinforce its “operational and safety protocols.”

The status of the injured passengers was unclear as of Monday.

In many ways, the tram ride came to define the theme park.

Over the years, countless riders have enjoyed close encounters with a robotic shark depicting the blood-thirsty animal in the movie “Jaws,” a terrifying stop outside the Bates Motel from the film classic “Psycho” and a harrowing escape from the clutches of King Kong.

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Newer film franchises have joined the tour, including a stroll through a suburban neighborhood wasted by aliens from the 2005 film “War of the Worlds” to a western-themed sideshow from Jordan Peele’s 2022 movie “Nope.”

The tram tour got its start in 1964 when Universal Studios executives noticed that food sales at the studio commissary shot up after local tour buses were allowed past the studio gates to let fans get a glimpse of the back lot movie sets and props.

The first iteration of the attraction were the pink-and-white Glamour Trams, which carried about 38,200 riders in the first year. Passengers paid $2.50 for a two-and-a-half hour tour that included stops to see a stunt show and a movie makeup exhibition.

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Later renamed the Universal Studios Studio Tour, the trams have since endured real life fires, labor strife, a series of expansions and at least one fatal accident.

The theme park launched a renovation project in 2022 to begin converting the diesel-hydraulic powered vehicles to run on electricity to reduce emissions. It is not clear if the tram that struck the guard rail was a newer electric vehicle or an older version.

This is not the first time an accident happened at the theme park. In 1986, a park employee was run over by the tram during a special Halloween “Fright Nights” show . Paul Rebalde, 20, was stationed on a parked tram filled with mannequins dressed to look like corpses, the Sheriff’s Department said at the time.

While in costume, Rebalde was to leap from among the mannequins on the parked tram and frighten people passing on moving trams, but was trapped between the third and fourth sections of one of the four-section moving trams and was run over and dragged to his death, according to authorities. The Halloween-themed attraction was paused for several years and later rebranded “Halloween Horror Nights.”

More recently, a stunt performer was hospitalized after performing in the “Waterworld” show in January 2023 . The performer was set on fire shortly before taking a leap off a tower in the show’s finale. The “Waterworld: A Live Sea War Spectacular” show is inspired by the 1995 Kevin Costner film and opened months after the movie’s debut.

Times editor Hugo Martin contributed to this report.

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