Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
London's newest major stadium with self-guided tours, NFL facilities and the Dare Skywalk 46 metres above the pitch
London's newest major stadium with self-guided tours, NFL facilities and the Dare Skywalk 46 metres above the pitch
Opened in April 2019, the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is the most technologically advanced ground in the country. Its 62,850 seats make it the largest club football stadium in London, and the building houses the world's first dividing retractable pitch, with a dedicated NFL-standard surface concealed beneath the turf.
Self-guided multimedia tours cover the home dressing room, press facilities, the tunnel and pitchside. For something more dramatic, the Dare Skywalk takes visitors on a harness-secured walk 46.8 metres above the south stand, with panoramic views across London from Alexandra Palace to the Shard.
The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium replaced the old White Hart Lane, which had been the club's home since 1899. Designed by Populous and completed in 2019 at a cost of over £1 billion, the new ground was conceived from the start as a dual-purpose venue. Its defining feature is the world's first dividing retractable pitch, a three-section grass surface that slides apart on 68 steel rails to reveal a synthetic NFL playing field underneath.
This engineering achievement means the stadium can host Premier League football on Saturday and an NFL game on Sunday with a full pitch change between the two. The building also houses separate dressing rooms for football and American football, two independent broadcast compounds and a microbrewery with its own taproom on the south podium.
The multimedia tour lasts approximately 90 minutes. Visitors collect a tablet device and follow the route at their own pace through the home dressing room, warm-up area, players' tunnel, press room and pitchside. The NFL locker rooms are a highlight for American football fans, with full-sized player bays that feel markedly different in scale and layout to the football facilities.
Audio commentary from former Spurs players and behind-the-scenes footage complement the physical tour. The 17,500-capacity single-tier South Stand is visible throughout and its sheer size is best appreciated from the opposite touchline. Photography is encouraged, and the tunnel walkout towards the pitch offers the most striking angle.
The Dare Skywalk is an entirely separate experience from the stadium tour. After a safety briefing and harness fitting, you climb to the top of the south stand and walk along the exterior edge of the stadium at 46.8 metres, with a glass-floor viewing platform directly above the pitch. The experience lasts roughly 90 minutes including preparation, and offers views across north London and beyond.
The surrounding Tottenham High Road has been regenerated alongside the stadium, with new restaurants, bars and public spaces. The Tottenham Experience store beside the stadium is one of the largest club retail outlets in Europe. For those combining a visit with other sightseeing, White Hart Lane Overground connects south to Liverpool Street in around 25 minutes.
Children go free on the standard stadium tour. The Dare Skywalk is open to visitors aged 8 and over who are at least 1.2 metres tall. Book online in advance for guaranteed time slots.
White Hart Lane station is only 5 minutes on foot from the stadium. It is closer and usually less busy than Seven Sisters, which requires a bus or a 20-minute walk north.
The single-tier South Stand is genuinely striking when seen from inside the stadium. Take your time at pitchside on the tour to absorb the scale of the 17,500-seat wall of seats.
The Dare Skywalk is not included in the standard stadium tour. It costs extra and has its own age and height restrictions. You can do both on the same day, but allow at least 3.5 hours for the combination.
Tours and the Skywalk close on match days and event days. The stadium also hosts NFL games, concerts and boxing, so closures happen beyond just the football season. Check the website before you book.
The area around the stadium has been significantly redeveloped, with new restaurants, a microbrewery taproom and public spaces. Plan to eat locally rather than rushing back to central London.
London Travel Writer · 12+ years covering UK attractions and tourism
Last reviewed: March 5, 2026
