After an early morning start in April, and a long drive to Carlisle, our three adventurers arrived at the most northerly football stadium in England.  It was then that they realised a stadium had been missed off the list, resulting in an impromptu visit to Barrow FC.  Feeling relieved this had been rectified before heading south again, they began the long descent back to Turnstone House, visiting all the football stadiums in the north-west of the country.

There were some high points; Anfield, the Etihad and the hallowed ground (in some people’s opinion!) of Old Trafford, along with some not so pleasant grounds; Accrington Stanley and Fleetwood FC.

A quick stop at the garage for a minor tyre issue and some changes to the plan ensured they were able to add in Everton’s new ground (Bramley Moore) and St George’s Park, finishing off with Cambridge FC (not the highlight of the trip!).

Our young person was fantastic throughout, coping with changes to the plan brilliantly, and helping to plot different routes. He showed excellent manners within the hotels and engaged brilliantly with everyone they met, as well as managing the long drives without complaint.

This venture is a true football fan’s dream, and our young person spoke about how he would like to tell his children about the challenge. He has two trips left to go and then he will have seen all 92 football league stadiums in the country as well as some extras. This leg of the challenge was brilliant, thoroughly enjoyed by all.