Blackburn Rovers – Ewood Park

Stadium Information

Ewood Park was opened in 1882 and Sheffield Wednesday was the first team to be play there. The stadium is a multi-sports facility with a capacity of 31,154. The ground is made up from four sections: Darwen End, Riverside Stand (named as such because it stands practically on the banks of the River Darwen), Blackburn End, and Jack Walker Stand, which is named after Blackburn industrialist and club supporter, Jack Walker. Ewood Park is the second oldest football ground in the Premier League.

Away Fans

Away fans are located in the Darwen End of the ground and it can cater for up to 4,000 supporters depending on demand. Where the demand is less than around 2000 seats, the lower tier to the right of the goal (as viewed from the pitch) is normally used. If more away supporters are expected, the upper tier is used and, for the biggest followings (and sometimes on security advice), the whole of the stand will be given over to visiting supporters. The views from anywhere in the stand are very good.

Food & Drinks

The Fernhurst, which is on Bolton Road just a stone’s throw away from the Darwen End of the stadium, is officially designated as the away fans’ pub. This is possibly one of the most famous away supporters in the country and is a big favorite with fans of Aston Villa. Another couple of options are the Golden Cup and Uncle Jacks, both within a few minutes of the stadium.

There are several takeaway outlets along Bolton Rd in both directions away from the ground. Including McDonalds, a chip shop, pie shop and a couple of sandwich shops.

Parking

Plenty of local car parks are provided and recommended by the club although there is a limited amount of street parking in surrounding roads. Be aware of the residents only sections however. If needed, there are plenty of buses serving the stadium which make access to and from very easy.

Train

Blackburn railway station is about a mile and a half from the ground, about a 20-minute walk away. The station empties onto the Boulevard, the central bus station from where several buses (3, 3A, 3B, 46 and 346) run past the ground (heading for Darwen).

Mill Hill station, on the line between Blackburn and Preston, is actually nearer the stadium (about a mile or a 15 minute walk), but beware not all trains on the line stop there, though football special trains often use Mill Hill rather than Blackburn.

For further information about journeys by public transport, visit the Blackburn Transport website at Blackburn Transport or call their enquiry line on 01254 504800.

Map & Directions

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