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Barrow AFC

Ground Name: Holker Street

Capacity: 5,000 (Seats 1,000)

Address: Wilkie Road, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 5UW

Telephone No: 01229 823061

Fax No: 01229 823061

Pitch Size: 110 x 74 yards

Team Nickname: Bluebirds

Club Founded: 1901

Year Ground Opened: 1909

Home Kit Colours: Blue & White

Official Web Site: www.barrowafc.com

Fans Forum: www.barrowafc.net

What's The Ground Like?

A traditional old looking ground that has been brightened up by replicating the team's blue & white stripes on the stands around the stadium. On one side is the colourful looking Main Stand, which is seated and covered. It has some supporting pillars along the front of the stand and runs for around half the length of the pitch. It is situated on the half way line and the areas to either side of the stand are unused. Opposite is a terrace that is covered towards the middle. One is a small open terrace, whereas the other end is not really used for spectators. In fact this area which houses the Club Offices tends to be detriment to the overall look of the ground. The stadium though does have a set of classic looking floodlights.

Where to Drink?

The Club has its own club house bar called the 'Crossbar'. Otherwise if you carry on along Wilkie Road then you will reach the 'Tally Ho' pub on your left.

Where to Eat?

The Tally Ho pub mentioned above also serves food. Alternatively, if you continue along the Walney Road (A590) towards the town centre, then you will reach a retail park that has a number of eating outlets including a McDonalds, plus on Walney Road is the 'Owl & The Pussycat' pub.

How to Get There by Car & Where to Park

M6 Junction 36, onto A590 signposted Barrow. Follow A590 all the way to the outskirts of Barrow, entering via industrial route towards the Town Centre. 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. Plenty of street parking is available.

Nearest Train Station

Barrow-in-Furness. On leaving the station, exit onto Holker Street. Turn right and ground is approximately 1/2 Mile on the left.

Admission Prices

Grounds

Adults: £13

Concessions: £10

Main Stand

Adults: £14

Concessions: £11

Matchday ticket Under 16s: £5

Matchday ticket Under 7s: £3

Record Attendance

16,874 v Swansea City

FA Cup 3rd Round, January 1954.

Other Places of Interest

The Dock Museum traces the history of the town, including its ship building and maritime heritage. The museum is free to enter. See www.dockmuseum.org.uk for more details.