1890
Ground History The stay at Pleasington lasted not even a year; a Preston North End player died of a heart attack during a match and the club opted to move again. Blackburn adopted a couple of places as their home, before they finally settled at Ewood Park in 1890.
When was Ewood Park built?
April 1882
Blackburn Rovers/Opened
Ewood Park was officially opened in April 1882 and during the 1880s staged football, athletics and some form of greyhound racing (not oval). Rovers moved back in in 1890, signing a ten-year lease at an initial annual rent of £60. Their first match at the ground was against Accrington in September.
How tall is Ewood Park?
The Highest and Lowest Stadiums (England and Wales)
| No. | Stadium Name | Height (feet) |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Ewood Park | 361 |
| 18 | Saltergate | 360 |
| 19 | Villa Park | 347 |
| 20 | County Ground | 340 |
What is Blackburn stadium called?
Blackburn Rovers
Blackburn Rovers F.C./Arenas/Stadiums
Who plays at Ewood Park?
Blackburn Rovers F.C.
Blackburn Rovers/Teams
It is an all seater multi-sports facility with a capacity of 31,400, and is home to Blackburn Rovers FC. Jack Walker took over as chairman in 1991 and invested heavily in Ewood Park. By early 1994, the two-tiered Blackburn and Darwen End stands, behind the goals, had been opened.
Where is Blackburn Rovers located?
Blackburn, United Kingdom
Blackburn Rovers F.C./Locations
What is the coldest football ground in England?
Boundary Park
Records. Boundary Park is anecdotally known as being the coldest ground in the Football League, earning the nickname coined by Joe Royle, Ice Station Zebra.
What is the smallest stadium in the UK?
Better known as Moor Lane, the Peninsula Stadium is just five miles up the road from Old Trafford with seating for 2,240 and a total capacity of just over 5,100.
Who is the owner of Blackburn Rovers?
V H Group99.9%
Blackburn Rovers F.C./Owners
When did the Blackburn End at Ewood Park change?
The Blackburn End then changed very little until Ewood Park was redeveloped 1993-1995. The Blackburn is so named as the town of Blackburn lies behind the stand and is for Blackburn supporters only.
What happened to the Nuttall Street stand at Blackburn Rovers?
The Nuttall Street stand changed very little until a fire in 1984 in the Blackburn End corner of the Stand. The club took the opportunity to redevelop this section of the stand with executive boxes and glass-fronted lounge overlooking the ground. The development cost £250,000 and was named the John Lewis Complex, after the club’s founder.
When was Blackburn Rovers’ new Ewood stadium built?
The new stadium was officially opened in November 1995 and Blackburn Rovers marked the occasion with a 7–0 win over Nottingham Forest . The biggest stand at Ewood is named after former club owner Jack Walker. It has 11,000 seats and is one of three stands that were built during Ewood Park’s ground redevelopment in the first half of the 1990s.
How to get to Ewood Park from Blackburn airport?
By Air – The closest airport to Blackburn is Blackpool International Airport, which is around 22 miles away. Manchester Airport serves more destinations and is only a little bit further away at roughly 30 miles. Taxi – A taxi from Blackburn Railway Station to Ewood Park should take less than ten minutes and cost about £9.
