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Take a tour of Wembley Stadium, England's national football stadium

Event: Take a tour of Wembley Stadium
Date: Every day

There are two stadiums in the world of football which are considered to be truly iconic.

The first is the Maracana in Rio de Janeiro, the legendary venue where countless Brazilian teams dazzled and destroyed all comers in front of raucous, colourful crowds.

Standing alongside it in the history books of football is Wembley, that cathedral of football which witnessed England's only World Cup triumph and has held many memorable FA Cup finals.

However, like everything in life, football changes and so do its stadia.

Gone is the old Wembley, which despite its illustrious history was feeling the effects of thousands of matches and years of wear and tear.

In its place stands a ground which epitomises everything a modern sporting venue is about, plus that little something extra which makes it stand out.

Where the towers once stood, an arc now swoops through the sky from one end of the stadium to another.

The new ground also dwarfs most places when it comes to capacity as well, with 90,000 people comfortably accommodated in the stands.

Visitors can enjoy various tours of the stadium and shop in the Wembley store which houses a variety of England merchandise including football jerseys, souvenirs and more.

After visiting one of London's most iconic structures, a suite at the luxury London hotel the Milestone will provide all the comfort needed to wind down and take a weight off.

If the trip to Wembley is a little treat for a husband or dad on Father's Day then why not finish the weekend off in style with the Father's Day Package?

The deal includes a night in a classic double or twin room, a special gift, welcome drink, three-course lunch for two, whiskey tasting and a full English breakfast the next day.

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