HOLKER STREET
Holker Street has been a League ground for 58 seasons
from 21 Aug 2020 to the current day
and from 1 Jul 1921 to 30 Jun 1972
The 131st ground used for a League game
Opened: 1909
TENANTS
Teams that have used this ground as a home
| Team | From | To | Notes | ||
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Barrow | 1 Aug 1909 | Current | The club was a founder member of the Football League Division 3 [N] in 1921 and was re-elected on no less than 10 occasions before finally failing in 1972. Bobby Knox of Barrow became the first ever substitute to score a goal in the Football League when he netted here in the 4-2 win v. Wrexham on August 21st, 1965. |
LEAGUE EVENTS
Promotions, relegations and ground moves associated with this ground
GROUND HISTORY
adapted from "The Ultimate Directory of English & Scottish Football League Grounds"
Located to the north of the town centre, Barrow FC took over the Holker Street site, a former rubbish tip, in 1909. Considerable excavations were required to construct banking and make it safe for football prior to the installation of the fixtures and fittings from their previous ground at Little Park. A seated stand, subsequently extended, was built on the north side of the pitch in 1912 and concrete terracing and a covered enclosure, on the south side, installed after WWI.
Just prior to their entry into the Football League, the covering on the south side was removed and re-erected at the west end and replaced with a larger covered enclosure. These alterations resulted in a capacity of 20,000 and the record attendance of 16,874 was established at the FA Cup 3rd Round match against Swansea Town (2-2) on January 9th, 1954.
Just prior to their entry into the Football League, the covering on the south side was removed and re-erected at the west end and replaced with a larger covered enclosure. These alterations resulted in a capacity of 20,000 and the record attendance of 16,874 was established at the FA Cup 3rd Round match against Swansea Town (2-2) on January 9th, 1954.
Some additional alterations were made, the installation of cover at the east end and renewal of the cover at the west, before Barrow failed to gain re-election in 1972. Holker Street is still in use as the home ground for Barrow FC.
GROUND DETAILS
adapted from "The Extreme Groundhoppers Guide"
- Ground address
- Holker Street Stadium, Wilkie Road, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 5UW
- Main phone
- 01229 823061
- Ticket prices
- Adults Β£14, Concessions Β£11, Under 16βs Β£6, Under 7's Β£3
Programme
Β£2.50
- If driving
- Take the M6 to Junction 36, onto A590 for Skipton/Kirkby Lonsdale/A65/Barrow. At the roundabout take the third exit on to the A590 all the way to the outskirts of Barrow, entering via industrial route towards the Town Centre down Walney Road. After passing the fire station on the right take the next left into Wilkie Road. The ground is on the right hand side. Post code for Sat-Nav is LA14 5UW.
- Public transport
- From the North train from Carlisle or from Lancaster in the South to Barrow-in-Furness Station (Northern Rail) and on leaving the station, walk up Station Road till you get to Holker Street. Turn right and ground is approximately Β½ Mile on the left the ground is 100yards past Asda and have a pint in the Crossbar which is run by the club.
MAP
Holker Street