Twickenham Stadium - The Home Of English Rugby - The Cabbage Patch
Twickenham Stadium is not only the home of England rugby, it is the largest venue solely dedicated to rugby union events. Bought for £5,500 in 1907, it was converted from a cabbage patch (hence it's affectionate nickname) into the UK's second largest stadium after Wembley. At a capacity of 82,000 it is the fifth largest stadium in Europe. The first rugby game played was in 1909 between Harlequins and Richmond and the matches haven't stopped since! The 2009/2010 season was the 100th anniversary of the first international within Twickenham. To mark the historic achievement, the England team played Wales on February 6th wearing special commemorative shirts designed for the match.
Things To Do And See At Twickenham Rugby Stadium
The Cabbage Patch offers more than just a seat to watch the rugby from. Get first hand experience of the excitement of a match day, delve into the history via a stadium tour and the Museum of World Rugby and buy a souvenir in the rugby store. Not only a sporting venue nowadays, Twickenham Stadium also opens its doors for a wide array of events. Since the 1950s it has hosted London's annual Jehovah's Witnesses conventions, with around 25,000 attending every year. It is also well renowned as a music venue. Over the years it's visitors have included Lady Gaga, Avenged Sevenfold, Iron Maiden U2, Genesis, The Police, R.E.M, Bon Jovi, Eagles, Richard Benson and The Rolling Stones.
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