Fulham Football Club

The stadium sits on Stevenage Road in southwest London, a proper working football ground rather than some museum piece. Fulham FC has called this patch home since 1896, and you can feel that weight of history the moment you walk past the gates. The ground itself is intimate - nothing like those vast cathedrals up north - which actually makes it rather special if you're after a genuine matchday atmosphere.

You'll get the most from a visit on a match day, naturally. The crowds are manageable compared to the big six, and there's genuine character to the place. Non-match days, stadium tours run occasionally if you fancy a behind-the-scenes look, though you'll want to check their website for scheduling first. Kids who actually care about football will love it; anyone dragged along reluctantly might find an hour a bit much.

If you're staying at Lovat Parks, just three miles away, Fulham's a quick dash into London. The area around the ground is proper West London - riverside walks along the Thames are close by if you want to vary your activities. The Cottage, as locals call it, isn't flashy but that's rather the appeal. It's a club that feels grounded, not corporate. Worth the journey if football matters to you; worth skipping if it doesn't.