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Twickenham Stadium is the largest rugby union stadium in the United Kingdom, seating 82,000 and the second largest stadium of any kind after Wembley Stadium. The stadium is the home of the Rugby Football Union (RFU) and hosts England's home test matches as well as the Middlesex Sevens, the Guinness Premiership final, the EDF Energy Cup and Heineken Cup matches. The stadium is an icon of English rugby.

The RFU releases 200 pairs of tickets to local residents for each England rugby game through their website.

If you are thirsty, each corner of the Stadium has a large bar, and there are many smaller bars on each level inside the Stadium. The food outlets are located around the Stadium concourse.  There are lots of good pubs near Twickenham Stadium, visit our page on pubs for more info.

 

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Of course Twickenham Stadium is also used for concerts - recently artists such as The Police, Rod Stewart, Genesis, Iron Maiden, Bon Jovi, REM and U2 have played at Twickenham.

The RFU releases 1,100 discounted tickets to local residents for each concert through their website - usually advertised in the free magazine that they send to residents every season.

It's also worth noting that the RFU maintains a consistently high level of security around Twickenham Stadium. With consultation with the police, security at the stadium remains high and people, bags and vehicles will be subject to search upon arrival.

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England v Wales (RBS Six Nations)

England v Ireland (RBS Six Nations)

Daily Mail Schools Day

BUCS Finals (Women's & Mens)
London Wasps v Bath Rugby (Guinness)

Army v Navy (Babcock Trophy)
National 2 Champions Cup Final
The Championship Final
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Guinness Premiership Final
England v Barbarians

Middlesex 7s (featuring 12 Premiership clubs)
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Parking on-site at Twickenham Stadium is extremely limited and is normally pre-allocated for international matches.  Many local homes offer their driveways for rent  - visit our friends Park at my House by clicking the logo below:

  Rent a Parking Space with ParkatmyHouse.com

Parking around Twickenham Stadium is very restricted as most roads offer parking for permit holders only.  In fact on match days a specific Controlled Parking Zone comes into effect. 

 

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The nearest train station is Twickenham Station, approximately a 10-15 minute walk away - with hot dog and burger stands along the way. On match and concert days the main road to the stadium is closed to traffic at key times.  Richmond Station is about 40 minutes away.  Strawberry Hill Station is probably also about 25 minutes away.  If you're coming by car, see the section on parking!

Twickenham stadium busThe RFU lays on special buses to and from Richmond Station to Twickenham Stadium for matches and concerts throughout the year.  The bus fare is currently only 50p - leaving plenty of cash for a pint at one of Twickenham's best pubs!  Its a much better idea to take the train and bus than trying to find parking near Twickenham Stadium.

 

If you really want to drive and park near Twickenham Stadium, here are our top tips:

  1. Arrive early - at least two hours before the match starts.  There are many good restaurants, bars and pubs in Twickenham.
  2. Richmond Borough have 5 car parks in the area which obviously get very busy. However, some local homes, businesses and schools also offer up their parking spaces / car parks for around £15-20. 
  3. Be prepared to walk.  If you don't get into a car park you are going to have at least a 15 minute walk to the Stadium.  Forget street parking around Twickenham town centre - but you may find some 'safe' single yellow lines to park on in neighbouring areas.
  4. Alternatively, arrive by public transport - or stay in a local hotel.
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Rugby museum

The World Rugby Museum at Twickenham Stadium is home to a global collection of rugby football memorabilia. On a Stadium Tour, get behind the scene of the world’s largest rugby stadium.

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rugbyIn addition to the high profile rugby games played at Twickenham Stadium, you can also watch Twickenham Rugby Club who play in Hampton and Harlequins Rugby Club across the road from the Stadium.  See our rugby page for more info on other local rugby.

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Visit our page on hotels in the area for places to stay near Twickenham Stadium including hotels and guest houses.

 

England have fought off rival bids from South Africa and Italy to win the right to stage the 2015 Rugby World Cup between 4 September and 17 October 2015.  As well as bringing an estimated £2.1bn in economic benefits to the British economy, England's package is projected to generate £300m for the International Rugby Board.

Prime Minister Gordon Brown said it was a "fantastic achievement" to win the bid and congratulated the RFU on their success.  "The Rugby World Cup is yet another tremendous event to add to the country's decade of sport and another chance to show our nation's passion for sport and what world class facilities we have to offer. I'm sure it will be a tournament to remember," said Brown.

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>> Hotels in the Twickenham and Richmond area
>> The Rugby Store in Twickenham
>> Corporate hospitality at Twickenham Stadium
>> Twickenham - our page devoted to Twickenham!
>> The best pubs near Twickenham stadium
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Rugby games at Twickenham Stadium, and parking on match days. The home of the RFU and England, and one of the main venues for the 2015 Rugby World Cup.  The Six Nations teams are England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales, France and Italy.  Parking at Twickenham Stadium is extremely limited.


Visit our other pages on local attractions for Kew Gardens, the River Thames, Richmond Park, Twickenham Stadium, Twickenham, Historic Houses and the Richmond upon Thames museums.


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