The excitement in Wembley Park is building with the world-famous stadium preparing to host the Emirates FA Cup Final on Saturday 14th May and The Vitality Women’s FA Cup Final the following day, Sunday 15th May 2022.

Olympic Steps, Wembley Park
For visitors to London’s most exciting new neighbourhood, Wembley Park offers so much more than just a sporting venue. The multi-billion-pound regeneration of the area by developer Quintain has seen a huge array of shopping, eating, entertainment and leisure venues added to Wembley Park, all of which can now be enjoyed by those attending events at Wembley Stadium.
How to get to Wembley Park

Wembley Park station, Wembley Park
When it comes to getting to the FA Cup Final, Wembley Park makes everything easy – as you might expect from a destination that has been hosting football matches for the past 99 years.

Wembley Park is just 12 minutes from Central London and served by three tube lines (Jubilee, Metropolitan and Bakerloo), mainline rail (Chiltern Railways and Southern Railways) and the London Overground, meaning that visitors can travel however suits them best. Secure car parking for 3,000 cars is also available on-site; pre-booking is advisable on event days.

For residents of Quintain Living – the award-winning management company overseeing the rental of more than 3,250 apartments in Wembley Park – travel arrangements aren’t necessary. Those who have tickets to the match can simply walk to the stadium from their homes perfectly situated around it whilst others can soak up the atmosphere from their balconies, the podium gardens or roof terraces.

What to do before kick off

London Designer Outlet, Wembley Park
Visitors arriving in Wembley Park before kick-off can indulge in a spot of retail therapy at London Designer Outlet, with the option to have their shopping delivered to any address in the UK via DropIt, followed by a visit to London’s largest BOXPARK just a few steps away. There, outstanding street foods from around the globe and a wide range of beverages (alcoholic and non-) provide a feast for the senses before the match begins. And for a traditional pub atmosphere, nowhere beats The White Horse for a drink and some hearty fare.

If the pre-match jitters are getting too intense, Wembley Park has the perfect solution: Bad Axe. The Canadian pastime of axe throwing has proved a major hit here in the UK, with Bad Axe located within BOXPARK Wembley offering the chance to hurl axes and try to hit the bullseye (under the watchful eye of talented axe throwing experts and coaches!).

If that’s not enough, visitors can check out meetspaceVR for some intense virtual action, from gravity-defying antics in the award-winning Engineerium game to a full-on zombie apocalypse experience. There’s also the neon-themed Playbox games room which includes day-glo ping pong, pool tables, shuffleboard, football tables and more. Pop Golf also offers pre-match escapism through its heady mix of neon golf and thumping pop music.

What to do after the match

After the big event is over, there’s plenty still to do in Wembley Park. For those who need to recharge, a quick caffeine fix at Black Sheep Coffee is the perfect pit stop and then it’s time to celebrate (or commiserate, depending on the result) with a special dinner. Masalchi never fails to impress, with twice Michelin-star chef Atul Kochhar delivering a menu of inventive and authentic Pan-Asian flavours. For diners with a sweet tooth, Haute Dolci, with its edible artworks, is an absolute must. The restaurant’s indoor cherry tree also provides the perfect selfie spot to add to the day’s memories.

Outside BOXPARK Wembley, Wembley Park
Wembley Park is home to a wide array of other dining options as well. Gourmet burgers at Nanny Bills and Filipino barbecue classics at Spoon and Rice are two of the popular options at BOXPARK Wembley, while Pasta Remoli provides a little taste of heaven for anyone who likes Italian food. There are halal versions of American diner classics on offer at Big Moe’s and a selection of family favourites including Nando’s, Las Iguanas, TGI Friday’s and Wagamama. For food on the go, Wenzel’s has plenty to satisfy even the largest comfort eating cravings on match day.