Blundell Park is the lowest football stadium in the United Kingdom, standing at only 2 feet above sea level. The ground is unfortunately very poor. The main stand barely stretches half the length of the field and when the wind whips in off the coast it removes any possibility of an atmosphere being created. There are a large number of supporting pillars throughout the stadium and one of the only safe places to guarantee a good view is in the lower tier of the Findus Stand.
Away supporters are normally allocated part of the Osmond Stand, with around 600 tickets for many fixtures. For matches where greater demand is expected, the allocation can be increased substantially, with the full stand capable of accommodating around 1,884 supporters. A lot of seats are restricted view with the numerous amounts of supporting pillars. Facilities are OK and leg room is rather cosy. However, the atmosphere is generally very good.
Blundell Park seating plan:
For a detailed look into the best and worst places to sit at Grimsby Town's Blundell Park, check out their team page on 'Where To Sit?' which features plenty of information and photos submitted by fans with views from their seats - Best Places To Sit at Blundell Park
A dedicated bar called the Mariners Trust bar for visiting supporters is available inside the Osmond Stand at the stadium. A current Cleethorpes town-centre pub, useful for supporters looking for a drink before or after the match is The Nottingham House which you can find at 5–7 Sea View Street, Cleethorpes.
Other good options are Willys (17 High Cliff Road, Cleethorpes), The Swashbuckle (3 Grant Street, Cleethorpes) and directly opposite the stadium and one of the most convenient places for a pre-match drink is Blundell Park Hotel. Check matchday admission arrangements for visiting supporters however.
Parking is freely available in some surrounding streets although it will get busier the closer to kick-off you arrive. If you drive along the A180 towards Cleethorpes, once you pass the stadium any of the roads tend to be fair game. The earlier you arrive, the better space you'll get.
Secure a parking space near to Blundell Park and save £££. Simply book a nearby space or driveway with JustPark
Get directions to Blundell Park from your house by entering your post code or location below:
The nearest / closest train station to Grimsby Town's Blundell Park Stadium is Cleethorpes, a twenty minute walk. You've got a choice of routes to the ground from here, either right out of the station, up the ramp, turn left until you come to a roundabout with a pub on the Left and Bar on the right.
Here you bear right and stay on the road down Isaac's Hill until you come to another roundabout, at this point you go effectively straight on down Grimsby Road for about half a mile until you reach the ground on the right hand side.
By bus: Stagecoach services stop directly opposite Blundell Park, with matchday routes varying by timetable. Check the current Stagecoach and Grimsby Town information before travelling.
For an in depth look at how to get to Grimsby Town's Blundell Park by car or by train, parking advice, accessibility information as well as shuttle buses and park and ride details, check out the link below!
Ultimate How to Get To Grimsby Town FC's Blundell Park Guide
Rivals - Scunthorpe, Hull, Lincoln
Away supporters are usually accommodated in the Osmond Stand at Blundell Park.
The arrangement can change depending on the game, so supporters should check the details for their specific fixture before travelling.
No, Blundell Park is in Cleethorpes, immediately east of Grimsby.
New Clee is the closest railway station, while Cleethorpes and Grimsby Town stations offer additional rail options.
Parking around the stadium is mainly dependent on permitted local parking and other available options, with supporters advised to observe residential restrictions.
Yes, Cleethorpes seafront is nearby and can easily be included as part of an away-day visit.
Grimsby Town have played at Blundell Park since 1899.
Accessible facilities and viewing arrangements are available for disabled supporters.
Yes, New Clee is the closest station and other nearby stations provide connections through the wider rail network.
Travel: I used this site and was able to park on the A180 Grimsby Road five minutes from the ground. There are some side streets too but be careful many are now one way before the ground and if you park after the ground even on the left-hand side it's matchday traffic so you’d be delayed getting away.
Refreshments: Pre-match I visited the away end bar, which was good if a little cosy. There is plenty of room outside if the sun is shining. Be aware that there are no fish and chips for sale in the ground! I got mine at the top of the road by the away end and they tasted like any other fish and chips I've had so I was more than a little disappointed.
Impressions: When I first saw the ground I wondered how close it was to the sea. I found out when using a bridge over the railway line to the beach, which took two minutes walk max. If you take kids they could build sandcastles before going in or walk down to Cleethorpes Pier which is around 15 minutes away. Blundell Park is a nice ground, with a big old Main Stand. Along the side and behind the goal looked clean and tidy. The away end was too. Only a small number of Carlisle fans so we were in the corner.
Atmosphere: Not a lot to say really, a dull 1-0 win to Grimsby. A lacklustre effort from all involved! A Grimsby attack opened up the defence with a great cross, which led to the goal.
Exit: Not a problem. A bit of traffic but moving, with no long delays and away straight to the motorway.
Enjoy: Box ticked. With a hopeful return to Blundell Park again in the future.
Ground Name: Blundell Park
Capacity: 9,031 (all seated)
Address: Blundell Park, Cleethorpes, DN35 7PY
Main Tel No.: 01472 605 050
Team Nickname: The Mariners
Year Ground Opened: 1899
Site: www.gtfc.co.uk
