BOROUGH PARK
Borough Park was a League ground for 27 seasons
from 1 Jul 1951 to 30 Jun 1977
The 163rd ground used for a League game
Opened: 1937
TENANTS
Teams that have used this ground as a home
| Team | From | To | Notes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
Workington | 1 Aug 1937 | Current | The club was elected into the Football League Division 3 [N] in 1951 and failed to gain re-election in 1977. |
LEAGUE EVENTS
Promotions, relegations and ground moves associated with this ground
| Date | Team | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jul 1951 | Workington | Elected into the League |
| 30 Jun 1977 | Workington | Not re-elected to the League |
GROUND HISTORY
adapted from "The Ultimate Directory of English & Scottish Football League Grounds"
The ground, built with assistance from the local council, opened in
1937 and the facilities included a 1,000 seat main stand on the west
side and ash banking around the ground. Workington FC moved here from the adjacent Lonsdale Park
and by the time that it entered the Football League in 1951 terracing
had been installed and L-shaped covers erected in the north west and
south west corners. The main stand was subsequently extended and, in
1956, a cover built on the east side.
The record attendance of 21,000 was established at the FA Cup 3rd Round tie v. Manchester United (1-3) on January 4th, 1958 and the venue, minus the original main stand which was closed and partially demolished in 1988, is still in use as the home ground for Workington FC.
The record attendance of 21,000 was established at the FA Cup 3rd Round tie v. Manchester United (1-3) on January 4th, 1958 and the venue, minus the original main stand which was closed and partially demolished in 1988, is still in use as the home ground for Workington FC.
GROUND DETAILS
adapted from "The Extreme Groundhoppers Guide"
- Ground address
- Borough Park Workington Cumbria CA14 2DT
- Ticket prices
- Adults Β£10 Over 65's/Students Β£7 under 16's Β£4
Programme
Β£2.00
- If driving
- Take theM6 to Junction 40 then take the signs for the A66 / Workington. Drive straight into town then at the traffic lights at bottom of hill (HSBC opposite), turn left into Washington Street towards town centre. Approach traffic lights in centre lane with the Washington Central Hotel on your right and turn right into Jane Street. Continue on this road which becomes Oxford Street, passing over a mini roundabout, a pedestrian crossing and a further set of traffic lights. You will come to the Railway Station, carry on through the junction and bear right into Falcon Street which at the bend becomes Church Street, passing the Derwent Park Stadium (Rugby League/speedway), then left at the roundabout and Borough Park is just on the right.
If the town is busy then at HSBC turn right along Hall Brow across the bridge over the Derwent and then at the roundabout go straight on then take the first left into New Bridge Road and at the next
roundabout take the third exit to the ground. - Public transport
- Walk out on to Falcon street from the station and then take a left into Church Street walk past the church the at the next junction turn left up New Bridge Street to the roundabout Workington Town RFLC club is on the left continue through the roundabout the ground is two hundred yards on the right
MAP
Borough Park