Goodison Park Stadium
Historic English football stadium, Everton's home
Goodison Park sits in Walton, Liverpool, as the long-time home ground of Everton FC. Matchdays bring local supporters, stadium tours and nearby pubs; football history and club memorabilia attract visiting fans.
Goodison Park at a Glance#
Address: Goodison Road, Walton, Liverpool L4 4EL, United Kingdom
Website: https://www.evertonfc.com/
About Goodison Park#
Goodison Park is the long‑time home stadium of Everton Football Club, located in the Walton area of Liverpool, England. Everton have played at Goodison Park since the late 19th century, making it one of the older continuous club grounds in English football.
Matchdays are known for a close, traditional stadium atmosphere with stands close to the pitch, and the venue remains an important local sporting landmark. The club offers public tours and a museum that present the stadium’s history and the club’s heritage.
The ground lies within the city of Liverpool, north of the city centre, and is part of a cluster of major football sites in the area.
- History: Home to Everton Football Club since 1892, the ground is one of England’s long‑established top‑flight stadiums and retains many traditional stands and features.
How to Get to Goodison Park#
Goodison Park is in Walton, northwest Liverpool. From Liverpool Lime Street station take local buses (e.g., routes 19/19A) or taxis; the drive is roughly 10-15 minutes depending on traffic. Nearest postcode L4 4EL. On matchdays extra public transport is scheduled; check Merseytravel and Everton FC for details.
Tips for Visiting Goodison Park#
- Buy tickets in advance for match days; Goodison is small compared with modern stadiums and fills quickly.
- On non-match days, schedule a stadium tour to see the boardroom, players' tunnel and changing rooms-these tours sell out on Premier League weekends.
- Visit the nearby Stanley Park to see the older terraces and the way the ground sits in the local neighbourhood; Everton's community ties here are old and stubborn.
Best Time to Visit Goodison Park#
Visit during the football season for atmosphere; arrive early on matchdays to soak in the terraces and local pubs.
Weather & Climate near Goodison Park#
Goodison Park's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 1°C to 20°C. Moderate rainfall (794 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 2° - 7° | 0° | 69 mm | overcast | 91% | 5.9 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.9h |
| February | Poor | 1° - 7° | 0° | 49 mm | overcast | 90% | 5.7 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.6h |
| March | Acceptable | 3° - 10° | 3° | 62 mm | overcast | 88% | 5.7 m/s | 0.3 low | 11.7h |
| April | Acceptable | 4° - 12° | 5° | 52 mm | overcast | 85% | 4.8 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 13.8h |
| May | Good | 7° - 16° | 12° | 51 mm | overcast | 82% | 4.6 m/s | 1.1 high | 15.7h |
| June | Good | 10° - 19° | 14° | 59 mm | overcast | 83% | 4.5 m/s | 1.3 high | 16.7h |
| July | Good | 13° - 21° | 17° | 54 mm | overcast | 83% | 4.5 m/s | 1.2 high | 16.2h |
| August | Good | 12° - 20° | 16° | 70 mm | overcast | 85% | 4.4 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 14.6h |
| September | Good | 10° - 17° | 14° | 75 mm | overcast | 85% | 4.7 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 12.5h |
| October | Acceptable | 7° - 14° | 10° | 88 mm | overcast | 88% | 5.1 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.4h |
| November | Acceptable | 4° - 10° | 4° | 86 mm | overcast | 90% | 5.2 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.4h |
| December | Poor | 3° - 8° | 1° | 79 mm | overcast | 92% | 5.4 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.3h |
