Football Ground Guide: Turf Moor, Burnley FC

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What's The Ground Like? Bob Lord Stand External View (photo) Future Developments Looking Towards The Jimmy McIlroy Stand (photo) What Is It Like For Visiting Supporters? James Hargreaves Stand (photo) Where To Drink? Bob Lord Stand (photo) How To Get There By Car & Where To Park By Train Local Rivals Admission Prices Ground Layout Fixtures 2010-2011 Programme & Fanzine Disabled Facilities Record & Average Attendance Fans Ground Reviews Hotel Accommodation Google Map Of The Area Around Turf Moor Feedback Return To The Main Menu
What's The Ground Like?
Burnley have played continually at Turf Moor since 1883, which is one of the longest continual occupations of ground by any club in the League. Half the ground was re-developed in the mid 1990's with two smart looking new stands being opened. The first of these the James Hargreaves Stand was opened in early 1996. It has two large tiers, with a row of executive boxes, housed between them. This stand replaced the famous Longside Terrace, which was a big steep covered terrace. Later in 1996 the Jimmy McIlroy Stand was opened at one end of the ground. This is a similar looking two tiered stand to the James Hargreaves Stand, which gives half the ground a uniform look. The other two sides of the ground are much older and look out of place next to their shiny new neighbours. The Bob Lord Stand at one side of the pitch was opened in 1974. It is a small all seated single tiered stand, with a row of supporting pillars running across its middle and has windshields to either side. The David Fishwick Stand (formerly known as the Cricket Field Stand) at one end of the ground was opened in 1969. Again it is a simple looking single tiered stand that has some supporting pillars. There is a Police Control Box situated in one corner of the stadium in-between the Bob Lord and Jimmy McIlroy Stands. Unusually the teams emerge from a tunnel from one end of the ground in the David Fishwick Stand. Whilst some rather crampt looking team dugouts are located in front of the Bob Lord Stand. Top Of Page
Bob Lord Stand External View
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Future Developments
The club have announced a Ł20m re-development of Turf Moor. This will involve replacing the David Fishwick Stand with a new 2,500 capacity single tiered stand, that will incorporate some corporate hospitality boxes and will cost in the region of Ł10m. At the back of this will be built a a new Cricket Pavilion for the neighbouring Cricket Club. A new three tiered glass fronted hospitality block also incorporating new changing rooms for the teams is to be built between the Jimmy McIlroy Stand and James Hargreaves Stands. The second phase of the works will include the re-furbishment of the Bob Lord Stand. Other elements to the scheme involve the building of a hotel, multi-screen cinema and new supporters bar. Away fans will be housed in the lower tier of the Jimmy McIlroy Stand whilst the works take place. The capacity will be around the 22,000 mark. However, due to the current economic climate, the re-development has been put on hold for the time being. Thanks to Kieron Duxbury for providing the above information. Top Of Page
Looking Towards The Jimmy McIlroy Stand
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What Is It Like For Visiting Supporters?
Away fans are housed in part of the covered David Fishwick Stand (formerly the Cricket Field Stand, named because there is a cricket field behind it) at one end of the ground. Approximately 2,100 away fans can be accommodated in this area. If demand requires it then the whole of this stand can be allocated raising the number of seats available to 4,125. Previously the whole of this stand has been allocated to away supporters, but with promotion to the Premier League the club have decided to split the area between home and and away support. This means 2,100 away fans can be accommodated for league matches and are housed to one of the side of the stand towards the Bob Lord side of the stadium. Although I have enjoyed my trips to Burnley, I have always been somewhat surprised at how old the facilities are. From the passing through the antique looking turnstiles, the wooden seating, the rusting roof supports, to the dark and dank concourse, you get the feeling that the stand has seen better days. However, if you can avoid being seated behind a supporting pillar, the view of the playing action is quite good. Also in one open corner at the far end of the ground you also see the Pennine hills rolling into in the distance. The stand also has some supporting pillars, which weren't a problem on my visits as the away section wasn't sold out and hence you could move seats if need be. However, they maybe a nuisance for some trying to watch the game, with the away section being sold out for most Premiership games. The refreshments on offer included a range of Hollands pies (Ł1.50) plus alcohol was available at Ł2.40 a pint. Neil Iwanicki a visiting Visiting Aston Villa fan adds; 'The away stand has two pillars which can affect your view and has old, wooden seats instead of plastic ones. The concourses below the stand are not for the faint-hearted if your team has a large away following, as it is like a rugby scrum to get a drink. There are some Burnley fans in the James Hargreaves Stand who do their best to get the atmosphere going, but they never really succeeded on my visit. If you travel by official club coaches, then you'll get a police escort from the M65 to the ground'. Burnley are generally a well supported club and there is normally a good atmosphere, however this can sometimes become quite intimidating for the away supporter making your way around the ground, so exercise discretion. Top Of Page
James Hargreaves Stand
Thanks to Owen Pavey for supplying the above photo. Top Of Page
Where To Drink?
Tony Moore recommends the 110 Club on Yorkshire Street near the ground. This private club allows away supporters in for a nominal admission fee. Inside the club serves good reasonably priced beer and food, plus children are also welcomed. Pete Mitton also recommends the Cricket Club; 'the clubhouse at the Cricket Club (you can also park there) is open on matchdays and visitors are always made welcome (wearing colours), which is ideal as it is right next door to the ground'. Andrew Woodhall sent in this comment about the Cricket Club bar that he overheard from a visiting Gillingham fan; "Two pints of Theakstons, a bowl of pie and peas and a cigar....and still change from a fiver!" Paul Hanson adds 'Another place I could recommend is the Queen Victoria Public House. The away fans are always directed/encouraged to park in one location, by the side of the Burnley fire station; Pass there, away from the football ground and proceed for about 100 yards where you will find the entrance to the Queen Victoria (Brewers Fayre establishment). The ground is no more than 10 minutes walk away. Away fans visit regularly wearing their colours'. Matthew Harrison informs me; 'The Bridge Bier Huise pub', which is around ten minutes walk away from the ground, serves good beer and food and is fine for away supporters'. This pub which is in the centre of Burnley is listed in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide and in addition to a number of real ales, offers a large selection of bottled beers from around the world. Visit the Bridge Bier Huise website for more information. Whilst Mike Dean a visiting Norwich City supporter adds; 'We enjoyed the Talbot pub (opposite the Sparrow Hawk) for pre match drinks. It is a good sized pub with a large screen tv and plenty of sensible home fans, plus well kept real ale on tap'. Ian Pilkington advises 'The Turf Hotel on Yorkshire Street and pubs in the town centre are best avoided. Colours are best covered up in and around the centre of town'. Top Of Page
Bob Lord Stand
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How To Get There By Car & Where To Park
Leave the M6 at Junction 29 and onto the M65. Leave the M65 at Junction 10 and follow signs for Towneley Hall. This road eventually goes past the ground. There is a private car park available on Doris Street, off Belverdere Road (BB11 3DL), which is around 400 yards from the stadium and costs Ł5. Otherwise, street parking. For a map showing the location of the ground click here (to take you to the Street Map website). Top Of Page
By Train
There are two train stations that are in walking distance of Turf Moor, Burnley Central and Burnley Manchester Road. Central station is around a 20 minute walk away from the ground and is mostly served by local trains. Manchester Road is a 15 minute walk away and is served by the faster express service. Walking directions from both are as follows: Manchester Road Station Upon leaving the station cross the main road towards the cinema. The ground should be clearly visible in the distance straight ahead. Turn left and progress down "Centenary Way" an unmissable dual carriageway (A682) going downhill towards the ground. A few minutes walk down this road will bring you to a roundabout where you should turn right under the canal bridge into Yorkshire Street (A671). Continue down this road and you will reach Turf Moor on your left, with the away stand the first to be reached. Thanks to Rob Quinn for providing the directions and station information. Central Station Walk out of the station and across the road down towards a small retail area including Fads and Halfords Cycles. You will reach the inner ring road (A679), where you turn left and after about 200 yards you will reach a set of traffic lights. Turn right at the lights into Church Street (A682). Continue down Church Street until you reach a large roundabout at which you turn left under the canal bridge into Yorkshire Street (A671). Continue down this road and you will reach Turf Moor on your left, with the away stand the first to be reached. Thanks to Paul Hanson for providing the directions. Top Of Page
Local Rivals
Blackburn Rovers, Preston North End, Bolton Wanderers, Blackpool. Top Of Page
Admission Prices
Like a number of Clubs, Burnley operate a match category policy (A & B) whereby the ticket prices cost more for the most popular games. Category B prices are shown below in brackets: Adults Ł35 (Ł32) Over 65's Ł24 (Ł21) Under 16's Ł19 (Ł16) Please note that members of Burnley football club can gain a discount on the above ticket prices. Top Of Page
Ground Layout
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Fixtures 2010-2011
For the Burnley Fixture List click here (to take you to the BBC Sports Website). Top Of Page
Programme & Fanzine
Official Programme Ł3. When The Ball Moves Fanzine: Ł1. Top Of Page
Disabled Facilities
For details of disabled facilities at the ground please visit the relevant page on the National Association Of Disabled Supporters (NADS) website. Top Of Page
Record & Average Attendance
Record Attendance 54,775 v Huddersfield Town, FA Cup 3rd Round, February 23rd, 1924. Modern All Seated Attendance Record: 22,310 v Preston North End Division One, March 4th, 2000. Average Attendance: 2009-2010: 20,654 (Premier League) 2008-2009: 13,082 (Championship League) 2007-2008: 12,365 (Championship League) Top Of Page
Fans Reviews Of Turf Moor
Sam Wylde (Wolverhampton Wanderers) 11/2/09 James Flynn (Wolverhampton Wanderers) 15/3/08 Top Of Page
Hotel Accommodation
If you require hotel accommodation in the area then first try a hotel booking service provided by Football Hotels who are powered by Activehotels, who specialise in locating accommodation near or within a short travelling distance of the football ground. They also have the added advantage over some other hotel booking services that you pay on departure. Yes this site will earn a small commission if you book through them, but it will go to help with the running costs of keeping the Guide going. Access their Burnley Hotels and Guest Houses page. Top Of Page
Google Map Of The Area Around Turf Moor
Map Showing Location of the stadium, nearby Railway stations and listed pubs: Instructions for using the map Use the bar on the left of the map to zoom in / out using the + / - keys. Click and drag an area of the map to move around or use the up/down, left/right arrows on the map. Click the Satellite button to see aerial view photograph. View larger map Top Of Page
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