It comes as 64% of Brits incorrectly believe Wimbledon is the birthplace of modern Tennis (lawn tennis), when in fact, Edgbaston in Birmingham is the home of the world's first tennis club. There’s even a blue plaque to commemorate the club that you can easily visit today from Five Ways train station. (Image: National Rail)Sports broadcaster Kirsty Gallacher said: “This summer presents an unprecedented source of sporting inspiration. When you travel by train you can also enjoy discounted entry to a lot of sporting attractions like the National Football Museum, World Rugby Museum, National Horseracing Museum, Football Stadium tours and more from National Rail’s Days Out Guide. Visit www.nationalrail.co.uk/sportingroutes to find out where you can watch, learn about and discover new sporting passions by train.

Source: The Star August 05, 2024 12:07 UTC