Upton Park
Stadium Former West Ham stadium, now closed
Upton Park (former Boleyn Ground) in East London was West Ham United’s home until 2016; football supporters still visit the area for pubs, memorials and local club history.
Upton Park, commonly known as the Boleyn Ground, was a football stadium in East London that served as the home of West Ham United Football Club. The club occupied the ground from the early 20th century until the stadium closed in 2016.
The stadium hosted league football, cup matches and occasional other sporting events, and had a capacity in the mid 30,000s at the time of closure. After West Ham relocated to the London Stadium, the Upton Park site was cleared and redeveloped.
The ground lay in the London Borough of Newham and was a long-standing local sporting landmark until its demolition and subsequent redevelopment into mixed residential and community uses.
- Current status: Closed after the 2015-16 season and demolished in 2016; the former stadium site has been redeveloped for housing and local amenities.
- Capacity and tenancy: At closure it had a capacity of roughly 35,000 and had been West Ham United's home ground for more than a century.
How to Get to Upton Park #
The former Boleyn Ground sits in East London’s E13 postal area. The nearest Tube is Upton Park station (District line), about a 10-15 minute walk along Green Street from the site. From central London take the District line eastbound to Upton Park; the walk follows the old matchday route past market stalls and sports shops.
Tips for Visiting Upton Park #
- Walk the length of Green Street to feel the old matchday route - notice the worn shopfronts and the marble plaque near the junction of Barking Road.
- There is little left of the stadium itself; bring a map or use the community plaque on Green Street to orient what used to stand where the flats now do.
- Combine a visit with the nearby Upton Park station and the East Ham market for an honest slice of East London life.
Best Time to Visit Upton Park #
Best visited outside match hours in neighbouring grounds: the site is a residential development now, so approach as urban history rather than a live stadium.
Weather & Climate near Upton Park #
Upton Park's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 23°C. Moderate rainfall (611 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. The wettest month with 62 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is the coolest month with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
