Lamex Stadium

The Lamex Stadium is home to Stevenage FC, and it's the sort of ground that feels genuinely lived-in rather than corporate. Located just outside Hitchin, it's where you'll find proper football fans on match days - the kind of place where locals have watched their team for decades.

You won't come here for the grandeur. What you get instead is the real thing: a working stadium with real passion. Match days are electric if you catch the Reds playing, and the atmosphere around the ground has that grassroots energy you don't always find at larger clubs. If you're not a football person, there's honestly not much reason to visit outside of a match.

For families holidaying at nearby spots like Almshoe Glamping or Jacks Hill Caravans, a Stevenage FC match day could be a brilliant addition to a park break - something a bit different from the usual attractions. Kids pick up on the crowd's energy quickly, and league football at this level moves at a proper pace. Check their fixture list before you book your caravan stay.

Admission and opening hours vary by match day, so your best bet is their official website or a quick call ahead. Allow a couple of hours for the whole experience if you're getting the full matchday vibe. It's not the Etihad, but that's rather the point. For football-loving families, it beats sitting in a holiday park all afternoon.