BLUNDELL PARK
Blundell Park has been a League ground for 122 seasons
from 1 Jul 2022 to the current day
and from 1 Jul 2016 to 30 Jun 2021
and from 1 Jul 1899 to 30 Jun 2010
The 61st ground used for a League game
Opened: 1899
TENANTS
Teams that have used this ground as a home
| Team | From | To | Notes | ||
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Grimsby Town | 1 Sep 1899 | Current | The club moved here from PLAY OFF MATCHES
1-0 v. Fulham (8,689) (May 13th, 1998) 2-1 v.
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LEAGUE EVENTS
Promotions, relegations and ground moves associated with this ground
| Date | Team | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Sep 1899 | Grimsby Town | Moved from Abbey Park to Blundell Park |
| 30 Jun 1910 | Grimsby Town | Not re-elected to the League |
| 1 Jul 1911 | Grimsby Town | Elected into the League |
| 30 Jun 1920 | Grimsby Town | Not re-elected to the League |
| 1 Jul 1920 | Grimsby Town | Founder member of Division 3 |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Grimsby Town | Relegated from the League |
| 1 Jul 2016 | Grimsby Town | Promoted to the League |
| 30 Jun 2021 | Grimsby Town | Relegated from the League |
| 1 Jul 2022 | Grimsby Town | Promoted to the League |
GROUND HISTORY
adapted from "The Ultimate Directory of English & Scottish Football League Grounds"
Located in Cleethorpes, the ground was opened at the start of the 1899/1900 season on September 2nd.
Grimsby Town FC had moved here from Abbey Park and brought with them all the fixtures and fittings plus the two stands, one of which was re-sited at the east end of the pitch and the other on the south side. The facilities also included a cover which was installed at the west end but players had to change at the nearby Imperial Hotel. Subsequent improvements included a new main stand, erected on the north side in 1901 and extended to the east corner in the 1920s, replacement of the original stand on the south side with a new cover and wooden terracing and a replacement 700 seat stand at the east end.
Prior to WWII a record attendance of 31,637 witnessed the 5th Round FA Cup match against Wolverhampton Wanderers (1-1) on February 20th, 1937.
In 1982 the south stand was replaced once again, this time with a two tier 2,400 seat structure stretching for about half of the pitch length and later modernization included the installation of seats throughout the stadium. At the start of the 2007/8 season the all-seated capacity was 9,546 with an 111 x 74 yards sized pitch.
GROUND DETAILS
adapted from "The Extreme Groundhoppers Guide"
- Ground address
- Blundell Park, Imperial Avenue, Cleethorpes, DN35 7PY
- Main phone
- 01472 605 050
- Ticket prices
- Seating: Adults Β£15, Concessions Β£12, Under 10's Β£3**
Terrace: Adults Β£13, Concessions Β£9, Under 10's Β£3**
(** tickets must be bought before the match day)
Programme Β£3 - If driving
- First thing to remember is that the ground is not in Grimsby, but in the town of Cleethorpes.
North West/East
From the North West take the M6 to Junction to junction 30 onto the M61 toward Manchester/ Bolton/ Leeds/ Blackburn/ M62/ M65 then keep on the left follow signs for M60/M66/M62/Ring Road N/Ring Road E/Bury/Leeds and merge onto M62 From the East take the A1 (M1) then take the exit for M62 Hull. At junction 35, exit onto M18 toward Scunthorpe/M180/Airport over the next 21 mile you will go straight on at the three roundabouts on the A180 along the Westgate after the third one it becomes Cleethorpes Road, as you drive along the A180 towards the ground, then at the sign for the ground take a left up Tiverton Road and try any of the side streets find a parking spot.
South
Take the A1 to Newark on Trent/Sleaford/Lincoln then take the A46 Newark at the roundabout take the first exit and continue on the A46 through 7 roundabouts at the next turn left and follow the sign for Hull/RAF Scampton A15(M10) then go through two roundabouts and at the next take the 3rd exit sliproad M180 Immingham Airport/Grimsby over the next 21 mile you will go straight on at the three roundabouts on the A180 along the Westgate after the third one it becomes Cleethorpes Road, as you drive along the A180 towards the ground, then at the sign for the ground take a left up Tiverton Road and try any of the side streets find a parking spot.
- Public transport
- There are two Railway stations for this ground New Clee and Cleethorpes. From New Clee if you come out of this itβs a left turn down Harrington Street and the ground is on the left. If you wish a lovely walk then get off at Cleethorpes and walk down to the Promenade and walk along it and then a path till you come to a footbridge over the railway walk over this and it will take you into Harrington Street the ground is about 100 yards on the left.
MAP
Blundell Park