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Sport in Britain

World-class, thrilling, exciting, varied - just a few adjectives to describe sport in Britain. Plan your holiday right now and head to these shores for a feast of fantastic action whether you're watching or taking part.

View of Lord's Cricket Ground from the Grandstand

Editor's Picks

Britain is home to some of the world's greatest sporting events - Wimbledon, the London Marathon, the Grand National and many more, so find out what's coming up in the sporting calendar this year.

Football in Britain

A cross comes into the box, the players rise to meet it and the striker heads it towards goal. For a split second the crowd goes silent and all eyes are on the ball.

Football in Britain

Golf in Britain

Welcome to Britain, the home of golf. St Andrews, The Belfry, Royal Liverpool, and Royal Blackheath - we've got some of the most famous clubs and courses in the world.

Golf in Britain

Cricket in Britain

Cricket - one of the oldest games in Britain. A true gentleman's game, it was originally the game of choice for noblemen and aristocrats, and to this day, players still stop in the middle of a match for afternoon tea.

Cricket in Britain

Welsh Rugby Supporters © Crown Copyright 2006

Rugby in Britain

Lovers of American football rejoice! Rugby, the ancestor of your beloved game, is dirtier, wilder and more exciting than you can imagine. Get up close to the action in tournaments all over Britain, and we’re sure you’ll be cheering for this British original.

Rugby in Britain

Centre Court View © Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum

Tennis in Britain

Tennis is a quintessentially English game, and one that draws people to Britain from all over the world - what can be better than sitting in the sunshine at Centre Court at Wimbledon with strawberries and champagne?

Tennis in Britain

Horseracing in Britain

Enjoy a day at the races in Britain. With 59 racecourses and hundreds of race meetings, there's a race for everyone.

Horseracing in Britain

Racing Car, British Grand Prix, Silverstone

Motor sports in Britain

If you're a motor sports fan, Britain is definitely the place for you. Take yourself down to one of our world-class racetracks, where you'll experience the thrill and the sheer speed of a race.

Motor sports in Britain

London Olympics - 2012

The next Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games will be hosted by London in 2012. Here you’ll find out all about old and new Olympic venues, the history of Britain and the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Britain’s 2012 Olympic and Paralympic athletes, our top 10 sporting heritage sites and much more.

London Olympics - 2012