Bolton Wanderers – Reebok Stadium
Address: Burnden Way, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 6JW. Tel: 0844 871 2932 Website: BWFC.co.uk
Stadium Information
The Reebok Stadium was opened on 1 September 1997 and the first game was a goal-less draw against Everton. It is a modern, all-seater stadium with a capacity of 28,723. It has four stands: The Bolton Evening News (North) Stand at one end, the South Stand (the away end) at the other end, the West Stand at one side of the pitch and the Nat Lofthouse (east) Stand at the other side. The stadium can boast a built in hotel and all seats have unrestricted views.
Away Fans
Up to 5,000 visiting supporters can be accommodated and are allocated the South Stand behind one of the goals. Generally, the allocation is nearer 3,000 however and when this amount is taken the lower tier can be shared with home fans The upper tier however, is reserved for away fans. The leg room and facilities within this stand are very good and the view is fantastic.
Food & Drinks
The Beehive is located on Chorley New Road, with the advantage of fans being able to park their cars there for £5 and claim the monies against drinks at the bar. The Bromilow Arms is a five minute walk from the ground located in Lostock Lane. It’s a friendly pub with a mix of home and away fans. Car parking is also available at £2.50 per car.
The Reebok Stadium is located on the Middlebrook Retail Park which has plenty of fast food outlets including a Nandos, Burger King, Pizza Hut, a BWFC theamed McDonalds and several other theamed restaurants.
Parking
Parking is freely available at the stadium at a cost of £6 per car. It is advisable to leave your car here in the secured car parks as there’s little parking in surrounding areas. However, if you are determined to park on the roads to save a few quid, try parking at the Beehive pub which is on the roundabout (half a mile past the stadium coming from the motorway) where you pay £5 per car but get it all back at the bar.
Train
The Reebok Stadium is situated 100 yards from the Horwich Parkway train station, which is on the Manchester Airport to Preston and Blackpool North/Blackpool North and Preston to Manchester Airport line.
To purchase tickets for this line, please call 0845 678 6974.
Map & Directions
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