Playing Football
Football is the most popular sport in Britain, and there are lots of places you can play. Many parks have dedicated grass or concrete football pitches you can play on when they're not in use. If they're in use, why not ask the group playing if you can join in?
There are also thousands of local football pitches in Britain, ranging from full-size to 5-a-side. You'll find these pitches in local leisure centres and residential areas. You can use most local pitches free of charge, but some pitches, such as those in leisure centres, may charge a small fee.
To find your nearest football pitch, use the Register of English Football Facilities' Pitch Finder (www.reff.org.uk/pages/pitch_finder_ie.asp).
If you're staying in Britain for a while, why not find out about your local team, and ask to join? Almost every area of Britain has a local, non-professional football club playing once a week (usually at weekends) - ask your local leisure centre for details.
Alternatively, you can get a group of friends together and start your own team. There are local leagues your team can join, or you can just get together and play for fun.
Football academies
Britain is also home to a number of football academies, where children can improve their football skills and learn new techniques. Here's a list of some football academies in Britain:
Most football academies offer training for both boys and girls, and can range from 1-day to 1-week courses with food and accommodation. Places book quickly during school holidays, so it's best to book early. Contact the relevant football academy for more information.