The estate of Wembley Park was used as pleasure grounds as the Metropolitan Railway reached this part in 1894. Eventually the area was chosen to host the British Empire Exhibition in 1924, resulting in the development of landmarks including the Empire Stadium, later known as Wembley Stadium, which in later years became an iconic football stadium. Suburban development of the surrounding areas following the Exhibition has ensured that Wembley remains an integral part of Metroland in the popular imagination. After years of debate, the old stadium was demolished and replaced by a modernised stadium with a distinctive arch which opened in 2007; it is home to the England national football team and is the largest stadium by capacity in the UK.