Rushden & Diamonds

Ground Name: Nene Park

Capacity: 6,441 (Seating 4,641)

Address: Irthlingborough, Northants, NN9 5QF

Telephone No: 01933 652 000

Fax No: 01933 650 418

Pitch Size: 111 x 74 yards

Team Nickname: Diamonds

Club Founded: 1992

Year Ground Opened: 1992

Home Kit Colours: All White

Official Web Site: www.thediamondsfc.com

Unofficial Web Site: www.rdfcnet.co.uk

What's The Ground Like?

Arguably one of the best (if not the best) stadium in the league, Both in terms of facilities and sheer quality of the ground. Nene Park is totally enclosed, with all stands covered and roughly the same height. Three sides of the ground are all seated, with terracing behind one goal in the home end. The Air Wair Stand at one end is particularly pleasing to the eye, having a semi-circular roof. The corners of the ground although enclosed do not house supporters. One corner has an electric scoreboard apparently bought from Millwall FC. One unusual feature are the owl statues on the roofs brought to deter other birds from the area. Away fans are housed in one end of the ground, in the all seated, Air Wair Stand.

Where to Drink?

Alcohol is served from refreshment kiosks inside the stadium. Alternatively, there is the Strikers Bar at the ground which admits away supporters for most games.

Where To Eat?

Inside the 'Diamond Double Burgers' are well recommended. If you have time on your hands then you can take the 15 minute walk (mostly uphill) into nearby Irthlingborough, where there are a couple of more pubs and a chip shop to be found.

How to Get There by Car & Where to Park

From The North/Midlands:

Leave the motorway at the M1/M6 intersection and take the A14 towards Kettering. On just passing Kettering take the A6 towards Irthlingborough/Rushden/Bedford, you will reach the ground on your left.

From The South:

Leave the M1 at Junction 15 and take the A508 towards Northampton. At the junction with the A45 turn right towards Wellingborough. Follow the A45 past Wellingborough and then towards Rushden. At the junction with the A6 turn left towards Irthlingborough. You will come to the ground on your right.

There is a fair sized car park at the ground, which costs £2 per car. It can fill up quickly so make sure you arrive early.

Nearest Train Station

The nearest station is in Wellingborough which is six miles away. It is served by trains from London St Pancras & Nottingham.

Admission Prices

Seating:

Adults £16, Concessions £11, Under 16's £5, Under 8's Free*

Terrace:

Adults £13, Concessions £8, Under 16's £5, Under 8's Free*

* Under 8's who are accompanied by an adult can gain free admittance, provided that they are accompanied by a paying adult.

Programme Price

£2.50

Local Rivals

Kettering Town & Northampton Town

Record Attendance

6,431 v Leeds United

FA Cup 3rd Round, January 2nd 1999.

Other Places of Interest

Santa Pod Raceway is located near Wellingborough. Made famous for its drag racing, it also plays host to a number of events throughout the year including classic and modified car shows. See www.santapod.co.uk for more details.