Home of Blyth Spartans AFC
Opened 1909
Capacity 4,435
★★★★★
★★★★★
Decent ground for this level. Our visit was segregated due to number of travelling fans - could have done with a few more toilets for 300ish away fans! Snack bar inside the ground serving the usual burgers, chips etc. Can't comment as only had a drink. We did go to the bar at the ground and it was great to be able to be have a drink with the locals. Friendly folk! Oh and we won!! UTB
7 months ago
History (from Wikipedia)
Croft Park is a football stadium in Blyth, Northumberland. It is home to Blyth Spartans, who play in the National League North. It was opened by Mrs Clarke of Bellister Castle, Haltwhistle on 1 September 1909.[1]
The first match was a friendly against neighbours Newcastle United which ended in a 4–2 defeat.
The stands[edit]
Wheelchair Enclosure
Small covered enclosure provided by Artic Windows. Has space for three wheelchairs and is elevated to provide good views of the pitch. Access is via a ramp and is located next to the disabled toilets. Located just to the side of the Main Stand.
Port of Blyth (Main) Stand
Two tier all seater stand and mostly under cover (about 30 seats in the open and just over 530 covered), runs about a quarter the pitch length. Houses the changing rooms, kit room, sponsors' lounge, study support centre, players' lounge, directors' box, press seating and offices.
Tynetec Stand
Southernmost stand and covered, has the formerly imposing Patterson House residential care home just behind it. Can hold about 1,200 on eight steps of terracing. Formerly sponsored by Carlsberg (2007–2010), it is now sponsored by Tynetec.
Fergy Space Stand
The oldest stand at Croft Park, over 70 years old. Located opposite the Port of Blyth Stand on the west side of Croft Park. It has been said it has its own rather chilly micro climate because of the lack of direct sunlight it receives.
Provides cover for about 1,200, the terracing is a lot shallower than the rest of the ground and has views restricted by concrete walls on either side which close off former ash terracing.
Formerly sponsored by Dunston-based Federation Brewery which is where its usual name – 'the Fed Shed' comes from. Now sponsored by Cramlington Caravans although it is still sometimes referred to by its former name.
The stand is currently undergoing refurbishments.
24 Seven Claims Stand
Covered terrace located at the northern end of Croft Park and just off Kingsway Road (which runs parallel to Princess Louise Road). Identical to the Plessey Road Terrace in that it has eight steps of terracing and can hold about 1,200. There are also another couple of turnstiles behind this terrace but these are closed off and unused.
The areas at the side of the Port of Blyth Stand and the Broadway Stand are flat uncovered standing areas.
The first match was a friendly against neighbours Newcastle United which ended in a 4–2 defeat.
The stands[edit]
Wheelchair Enclosure
Small covered enclosure provided by Artic Windows. Has space for three wheelchairs and is elevated to provide good views of the pitch. Access is via a ramp and is located next to the disabled toilets. Located just to the side of the Main Stand.
Port of Blyth (Main) Stand
Two tier all seater stand and mostly under cover (about 30 seats in the open and just over 530 covered), runs about a quarter the pitch length. Houses the changing rooms, kit room, sponsors' lounge, study support centre, players' lounge, directors' box, press seating and offices.
Tynetec Stand
Southernmost stand and covered, has the formerly imposing Patterson House residential care home just behind it. Can hold about 1,200 on eight steps of terracing. Formerly sponsored by Carlsberg (2007–2010), it is now sponsored by Tynetec.
Fergy Space Stand
The oldest stand at Croft Park, over 70 years old. Located opposite the Port of Blyth Stand on the west side of Croft Park. It has been said it has its own rather chilly micro climate because of the lack of direct sunlight it receives.
Provides cover for about 1,200, the terracing is a lot shallower than the rest of the ground and has views restricted by concrete walls on either side which close off former ash terracing.
Formerly sponsored by Dunston-based Federation Brewery which is where its usual name – 'the Fed Shed' comes from. Now sponsored by Cramlington Caravans although it is still sometimes referred to by its former name.
The stand is currently undergoing refurbishments.
24 Seven Claims Stand
Covered terrace located at the northern end of Croft Park and just off Kingsway Road (which runs parallel to Princess Louise Road). Identical to the Plessey Road Terrace in that it has eight steps of terracing and can hold about 1,200. There are also another couple of turnstiles behind this terrace but these are closed off and unused.
The areas at the side of the Port of Blyth Stand and the Broadway Stand are flat uncovered standing areas.
Things to do nearby.
Woodhorn Colliery Museum.
A well put together and informative museum. Keenly priced (the ticket lasts for a year too) & a pleasant site to walk around whilst the main exhibition is... Read More
The Harbour View.
Went today as it my favorite chippy, reccomend it a lot Very disappointed today, fish was as usuall lovely, but the chips were stone cold, same as last... Read More
