Burnley FC – Turf Moor

Complete Away Day Travel Guide

🟤💙 ABOUT TURF MOOR

Turf Moor is one of English football’s most historic and characterful stadiums, home to Burnley FC since 1883. Located in the heart of Burnley town, just a short walk from the town centre, this 21,944-capacity ground is the second-oldest continuously used football stadium in the Football League (only Preston’s Deepdale is older).

Turf Moor is set in a spectacular location, with the Pennine Hills providing a dramatic backdrop. On clear days, the views of the surrounding moorland are truly stunning. The stadium has been systematically developed over recent decades, with the impressive James Hargreaves Stand (opened 1996) towering over the ground.

The Cricket Field Stand houses away supporters, whilst the Bob Lord Stand and David Fishwick Stand complete the tight, atmospheric bowl. When Burnley are in form, and the Clarets faithful are roaring, Turf Moor creates one of English football’s most intimidating atmospheres.

Burnley FC – The Clarets – is one of England’s founding football clubs, established in 1882 and a founding member of the Football League in 1888. Burnley have won the English top-flight championship twice (1920-21 and 1959-60) and the FA Cup once (1914), and have a proud history as a traditional Lancashire mill-town club. The famous claret-and-blue colours have been worn since 1910.

Burnley’s greatest era came in the late 1950s and early 1960s under legendary manager Harry Potts, winning the league title in 1959-60 with a team featuring Jimmy McIlroy, Jimmy Adamson, and John Connelly. More recently, Burnley have become renowned for their remarkable ability to bounce between divisions whilst maintaining financial sustainability and developing talent. The club’s loyal supporters are fiercely passionate about their town and their team – East Lancashire rivalries with Blackburn and Preston run deep. Turf Moor represents proper traditional English football in an honest working town.

📊 STADIUM SPECIFICATIONS

🚗 GETTING TO TURF MOOR

Turf Moor is located in central Burnley, approximately half a mile from both Burnley Central and Burnley Manchester Road railway stations. The ground is very accessible on foot from either station (10-15 minutes), by bus, or by taxi. The stadium is also accessible by car from the M65 motorway, with reasonable parking options compared to many grounds.

🗺️ STADIUM LOCATION MAP

Turf Moor Address: Harry Potts Way, Burnley, BB10 4BX

🚂 BY TRAIN – The Recommended Choice

Why Trains Work: Burnley has two main railway stations – Burnley Manchester Road (better connections, on East Lancashire line) and Burnley Central (on Manchester-Leeds line). Both are approximately half a mile from Turf Moor – easy 10-15 minute walks. Manchester Road is usually the better option with more frequent services. The walk from either station through Burnley town to the ground is straightforward and well-signposted.

Journey Times to Burnley Manchester Road:

Journey Times to Burnley Central:

Getting from Station to Turf Moor

💡 Top Tip: Arrive at Burnley Manchester Road station 2-3 hours before kick-off. Walk into the town centre (5 mins), explore Burnley’s pubs and grab lunch, then walk to Turf Moor around 90 minutes before kick-off. The walk gives you a real sense of the proper Lancashire mill-town football culture. On clear days, check out the stunning views of the Pennine hills from around the ground!

🔗 Train Times & Tickets: nationalrail.co.uk | thetrainline.com

🔗 Burnley Bus: burnleybus.co.uk

🔗 Burnley FC Official Site: burnleyfootballclub.com

🚗 BY CAR – Reasonable Parking Options

⚠️ Parking Information: Turf Moor has better parking facilities than many grounds, with several car parks around the stadium and street parking in the surrounding areas. However, these fill up on big matchdays, and post-match exit traffic can be slow. The walk from either railway station (10-15 mins) is genuinely pleasant and recommended if arriving by train.

If You Drive:

• Directions: From M65 Junction 10, follow signs to Burnley town centre and Turf Moor Stadium, well signposted on approach
• Official Stadium Car Parks: Cricket Field Car Park behind away end (£7-£10, limited spaces), arrive 90+ minutes early
• Town Centre Car Parks: Pioneer Place, Curzon Street, Centenary Way multi-storeys (£5-£8 for 5-6 hours) – 10-15 min walk to ground, easier exit!
• Street Parking: Surrounding residential streets have some unrestricted parking – arrive 2+ hours early, check signs carefully
• Barden Lane Area: Streets around Barden Lane (near the ground) have parking opportunities – arrive early, check restrictions
• Private Driveways: Local residents offer parking £8-£12 – book in advance at yourparkingspace.co.uk or parkopedia.co.uk

🚨 Our Advice: Parking at Turf Moor is more manageable than many grounds, but arriving 90+ minutes early gives you the best chance of finding space and exploring Burnley before the match. Post-match exit takes 20-30 minutes. Alternatively, the train connections to Burnley Manchester Road are good, and the 10-15 minute walk to the ground is easy and puts you in the matchday atmosphere.

🍺 PUBS & DRINKS NEAR TURF MOOR

⚠️ IMPORTANT ADVICE: Pubs immediately around Turf Moor can be Clarets strongholds and may not always welcome away fans in colours, especially for big fixtures or local derbies (particularly Blackburn). The safest approach is to drink in Burnley town centre (10-15 minutes’ walk from the stadium), where there are more pubs with mixed clientele and Wetherspoons options. Exercise discretion with away colours and keep groups small.

🍺 Town Centre Pubs (Safer for Away Fans)

🍺 Near the Stadium (Exercise Caution)

🍔 Food Options: Burnley town centre has decent options – various chains and independents around the Market Square area, fish & chip shops, and cafes. Try a traditional Lancashire steak pudding (meat pie) if you can find it – proper northern comfort food! Near the stadium, options are limited to a few takeaways. Stadium concourses have pies (including the famous Holland’s pies), burgers, and hot food.

🥧 Local Speciality: Holland’s Pies – a Lancashire institution! Available at the ground and throughout Burnley.

🏨 WHERE TO STAY IN BURNLEY

Burnley has limited accommodation options compared to larger cities, with most available in chains and independent hotels. Consider staying in nearby Manchester (40 mins by train), Blackburn (15 mins), or Preston (30 mins) for more choice and better nightlife. If staying in Burnley, book well in advance for big fixtures.

💷 Budget Options (£45-£75 per night)

💷💷 Mid-Range Options (£75-£120 per night)

💷💷 Alternative: Nearby Towns

🎭 THINGS TO DO IN BURNLEY

Burnley is an honest Lancashire mill town with fascinating industrial heritage and serves as a gateway to the stunning Pennine countryside. The town has character and friendly locals. If staying over, the surrounding moorland offers spectacular walks and traditional pubs.

🎭 THE BURNLEY EXPERIENCE

⚽ THE MATCHDAY EXPERIENCE

💭 FINAL THOUGHTS

Visiting Turf Moor is like experiencing one of English football’s most historic and traditional grounds in the heart of proper Lancashire mill-town territory. Opened in 1883, this is the second-oldest continuously used football stadium in the Football League, after Preston’s Deepdale, with over 141 years of footballing history. With a 21,944 capacity and a tight atmospheric bowl, Turf Moor creates a brilliant atmosphere when the Clarets are in form.

The spectacular setting, with the Pennine Hills providing a dramatic backdrop, is truly stunning on clear days. Burnley FC are two-time English champions (1920-21 and 1959-60), FA Cup winners (1914), and a proud representation of Lancashire’s football heritage. The club’s ability to compete at higher levels despite being one of the smallest towns to host Premier League football is genuinely impressive. This is proper traditional English football.

Burnley itself is an honest working town that doesn’t pretend to be anything it’s not. The industrial heritage is fascinating (the Weavers’ Triangle shows the textile industry past), whilst the surrounding Pennine countryside is genuinely spectacular. Pendle Hill dominates the skyline and offers stunning walks if you’re staying over. The Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is right on the doorstep.

Burnley Market offers a traditional Lancashire market atmosphere, whilst Towneley Hall provides culture and parkland. This isn’t a glamorous destination, but it’s authentic Lancashire with friendly locals and proper football culture. Holland’s Pies at the ground are a Lancashire institution – proper northern football food!

The logistics work well – Burnley Manchester Road station has decent connections from Manchester (35-40mins), Blackburn (15mins), and across Lancashire. From the station, it’s an easy 10-15 minute walk through town to Turf Moor.

The walk gives you a real sense of matchday atmosphere in a proper football town. Our advice? Arrive early, have drinks in the town centre (The Ministry Wetherspoons in the converted church is safest for away fans), explore Burnley’s industrial heritage, then walk to the ground. Don’t wear away colours in pubs immediately around the stadium, especially for derby matches.

After the match, consider staying over to explore the stunning Pennine countryside – Pendle Hill is genuinely spectacular, and there are excellent traditional pubs in the surrounding moorland villages!

Take the train to Burnley Manchester Road, try Holland’s Pies, walk through this honest Lancashire town, experience Turf Moor’s historic atmosphere, and discover proper traditional northern football!

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