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Football in England's North Country

Manchester - Preston - Newcastle
England's North Country

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Journey Time: 
3 Days
Distance:
177 miles (285 km)
Airport:
Manchester

Plan your route: VisitBritain Journey Planner (visitbritain.transportdirect.info/web2)

Follow a football trail through England's northern counties, calling in to some of the icons of this great game. Visit museums and take a stadium tour.


Day 1: Manchester - Old Trafford & Sportcity
Manchester United Store

From Manchester city centre take a train to Manchester United at Old Trafford and visit the museum, MUFC superstore and enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of the hallowed ground. In the afternoon head north to Sportcity and its showpiece, Manchester City Football Club's home the City of Manchester Stadium, to experience its award-winning museum and tour.

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Wayne Rooney of Manchester United gets tackled by Sol Cambell of Portsmouth during the Barclays Premier League match between Portsmouth and Manchester United at Fratton Park © Getty images

Clubs

Use our interactive club map to find out more about your favourite Barclays Premier League club, and destination information about your club's home town.

Clubs
Holding the cup © Getty images

Premier League history

It's the most watched and most lucrative soccer league in the world. Find out more about the history of the Premier League here.

Premier League history
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Quirky Facts

Who is the oldest club in the world? Who invented goal nets? Find out more here.

Quirky Facts
A fan holds tickets before a match © Getty images

Tickets & Email alerts

Want to come to Britain and see your favourite Barclays Premier League club and players in action? Here's how to find tickets.

Tickets & Email alerts