Neuven Stadium

Neuven Stadium sits on the edge of Bury, home to Bury Football Club, and it's the sort of place that matters deeply to locals even if outsiders have never heard of it. The ground itself is modest by modern standards - red brick, tight corners, the kind of stadium where you can actually hear what the players are shouting. If you're staying at Burrs Country Park just down the road, catching a match here is genuinely worth considering, particularly if you've got football-mad kids in tow.

What you get depends entirely on match day. Turn up when Bury are playing and there's real atmosphere - nothing fancy, but proper grassroots football with actual connection between fans and players. The stadium holds just over 12,000, so it never feels anonymous. Outside of match days, there's not much to see or do, though you can sometimes arrange tours if you contact the club ahead of time.

This works best for families who actually care about football rather than treating it as a tick-box activity. History enthusiasts might appreciate that Bury FC dates back to 1885, though the club's recent years have been turbulent. The location near Bury town centre means you can combine a match with the town's decent market and local restaurants without too much hassle.

Check the fixture list online before planning your trip - there's no point driving over on a blank weekend. Entry prices vary by match, but it's nowhere near Premier League money.