Ewood Park
Ewood Park is one of the oldest grounds in England and home to Blackburn Rovers FC. The stadium has a capacity of 31,154 seats.
Ewood Park opened in 1882 as a multi-sports ground. Blackburn Rovers had earlier played a few matches at the site, but started playing regularly at Ewood Park as from 1890.
New stands were built in the first two decades of the 20th century, and the capacity of the stadium rose quickly. The stadium recorded its highest capacity on the 2nd of March 1929 when 62,522 visitors saw Blackburn play Bolton in an FA Cup match.
Not many changes were made to the stadium until the 1980s, when first the Nuttall Street Stand was rebuilt, and later the Riverside Stand. The renovation of the stadium was completed in 1994 when the newly rebuilt Darwen End and Jack Walker Stand opened.
Getting there
Ewood Park is located in the south of Blackburn, about 1.5 miles from Blackburn’s town centre and main rail station.
Mill Hill rail station lies somewhat closer to the ground, less than one mile. Trains run about once an hour from Blackburn Rail and Manchester Victoria station.
Possibly more convenient, buses can be taken from Blackburn’s town centre and rail station. Bus 1 and 225 leave from the bus station opposite the rail station. Get off at stop Hollin Bank. Buses leave at least every 10 minutes for the 11-minute ride.
Arriving by car from the M65, which runs south of Blackburn, take junction 4. Follow signs for Blackburn. Ewood Park will show up on your right after about a mile on Bolton Road. Following Bolton Road further north brings you to Blackburn town centre.
Address: Ewood Park, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 4JF
Tickets
Tickets for Blackburn Rovers matches can be bought online, by phone +44 (0) 871 222 1444, at the Roverstore at Ewood Park, or at the Roverstore in Blackburn town centre.
Blackburn uses a dynamic pricing system that takes various factors into account. This means that ticket prices are determined on a per match basis. The cheapest tickets typically cost £17.00 moving up to around £32.00.
Blackburn Rovers generally sells out few matches.
Stadium tours
Blackburn Rovers organises guided stadium tours, also called The Rovers Experience, around Ewood Park.
Tours run on average once or twice a week. Check the Blackburn Rovers website for exact dates and hours.
Bookings can be made online, by phone +44 (0) 1254 296114, or via email tours@rovers.co.uk. The tour costs £7.50.
Relevant Internet links:
Rovers.co.uk – Official website of Blackburn Rovers FC.
Visitblackburn.co.uk – Blackburn tourist information.
Traveline.org.uk – Check bus times and fares.
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