Ewood Park Stadium
Football stadium in Blackburn, home of Blackburn Rovers
Ewood Park in Blackburn stages English football and serves as the home ground for Blackburn Rovers. Fans attend matches, local club gatherings, and occasional stadium tours.
Ewood Park at a Glance#
Address: Ewood Park, Harry Potts Way, Blackburn BB2 4JF, England
Website: https://www.rovers.co.uk/
Hours: Stadium access varies by events and matchdays
Admission: Free to view outside; matchday tickets vary (EFL/club pricing)
About Ewood Park#
Ewood Park is a football stadium in Blackburn, England, and is the home ground of Blackburn Rovers Football Club. It is one of the older continuous football grounds in English professional football.
Matchday facilities include covered stands, club offices and supporter amenities; the stadium is configured for domestic football fixtures and occasional non-sporting events. The compact ground gives close sightlines to the pitch for spectators.
Ewood Park has been used as Blackburn Rovers’ home ground since the club’s early years in the late 19th century and has been refurbished and partly rebuilt in stages to meet modern standards. The club’s period of national success in the 1990s is part of the venue’s recent history.
The stadium is located in the town of Blackburn in Lancashire and is served by local roads and public transport connections to the wider region.
- Home team: Home ground of Blackburn Rovers Football Club, hosting league matches and cup fixtures.
- Age and capacity: The stadium dates from the late 19th century and has a seating capacity in the low 30,000s following modern redevelopments.
How to Get to Ewood Park#
Ewood Park is about a 20‑minute walk from Blackburn railway station. Major roads include the A666 and M65; follow local signage on matchdays. Limited parking is available; public transport is recommended.
Tips for Visiting Ewood Park#
- Buy match tickets from Blackburn Rovers official site or club box office to avoid scalpers.
- On matchdays arrive early to take in the club museum and the team shop.
- If attending by car, follow official parking guidance-local roads can be congested before kickoff.
Best Time to Visit Ewood Park#
Best visited during the football season for a matchday; club events and museum visits possible off‑season.
Weather & Climate near Ewood Park#
Ewood Park's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 1°C to 19°C. Abundant rainfall (1207 mm/year), wettest in November.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 1° - 6° | 0° | 121 mm | overcast | 95% | 4.7 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.9h |
| February | Poor | 1° - 6° | 0° | 74 mm | overcast | 93% | 4.6 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.6h |
| March | Poor | 2° - 9° | 2° | 100 mm | overcast | 89% | 4.7 m/s | 0.3 low | 11.7h |
| April | Acceptable | 4° - 11° | 5° | 70 mm | overcast | 85% | 4.1 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 13.8h |
| May | Acceptable | 7° - 15° | 11° | 66 mm | overcast | 83% | 3.9 m/s | 1.1 high | 15.7h |
| June | Good | 9° - 18° | 14° | 83 mm | overcast | 83% | 3.7 m/s | 1.3 high | 16.7h |
| July | Good | 12° - 19° | 16° | 83 mm | overcast | 84% | 3.6 m/s | 1.2 high | 16.2h |
| August | Good | 11° - 19° | 15° | 105 mm | overcast | 85% | 3.4 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 14.6h |
| September | Good | 9° - 16° | 13° | 107 mm | overcast | 87% | 3.7 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 12.5h |
| October | Poor | 7° - 13° | 8° | 132 mm | overcast | 91% | 3.9 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.4h |
| November | Poor | 4° - 9° | 3° | 134 mm | overcast | 94% | 4.1 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.4h |
| December | Poor | 2° - 7° | 1° | 132 mm | overcast | 95% | 4.3 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.3h |