Blackburn Rovers Football Club

Ewood Park is where Blackburn Rovers play, and it's a proper football cathedral if you're into that sort of thing. The stadium sits right in the heart of Blackburn town centre, impossible to miss with its modern stands and the weight of history pressing down on every brick.

You'll want to book a stadium tour if the club's got one running - these typically show you the dressing rooms, the tunnel where players emerge, and the stands themselves. It's the kind of thing that gets football fans genuinely emotional, even the cynical ones. On match days the atmosphere is thick enough to cut, with thousands of supporters creating a proper wall of noise. If you're not bothered about football, honestly, there's not much reason to trek here unless you're killing time in Blackburn itself.

Families with young supporters will have the time of their lives, especially if there's a home match on. Kids can touch the pitch, see where their heroes stand. Adults who remember the Premier League glory days under Souness will find themselves getting a bit nostalgic. Casual visitors won't find much - it's a working stadium, not a museum.

If you're staying at Northwood Caravan Park, just 4.5 miles away, you're well positioned for a matchday visit. Check the fixture list before you book your holiday - that's the real draw here. Tours can be arranged on non-match days, though availability is tight during the season. Admission costs vary; expect to pay for both tours and match tickets.