Turf Moor: Guide for Visiting Fans

The train is your best friend here. The nearest train station to the stadium is Burnley Manchester Road, which is around a mile away and will take approximately 25 minutes to walk or five minutes in a taxi. If you exit the station and walk down Centenary Way, you will be able to see Turf Moor. Burnley Manchester Road sits on the Calder Valley Line, with hourly services connecting to Blackburn, Manchester, Leeds, York and Blackpool. The journey from Manchester Victoria takes 52 minutes , and the fastest train from Leeds takes about 1 hour 4 minutes.

If you're flying in, Manchester Airport (MAN) is your best bet — get yourself to Manchester Victoria and hop the Northern Rail service direct to Burnley Manchester Road in just under an hour. Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) is also an option, though less convenient. By car, come off the M65 at Junction 10 and follow the brown tourist signs for Turf Moor (postcode BB10 4BX for sat-nav). For rideshare, Uber and local taxis both service Burnley; request your pickup at the station or in the town centre rather than right on Harry Potts Way on matchday.

There is no parking available at the ground for supporters, and most of the streets surrounding the stadium have parking restrictions on matchdays. Burnley have partnered with EST, meaning matchday park-and-walk parking can be booked in advance. There is also a scheduled road closure on Harry Potts Way in place from 1pm.

Burnley Cricket Club has a clubhouse right next to the ground and you can park there for around £6. This is arguably the best option — you park, walk straight into the cricket club bar, have a pint, and are already at the ground. Street parking is also available, including on Doris Street (400 yards from the stadium) for around £5. The nearby Burnley Masonic Hall is also a popular choice for matchday parking. Arrive before noon for an afternoon kick-off if you want a spot without stress.

Burnley isn't a city-break destination, but it's compact and accommodation is genuinely reasonable. Hotels near Turf Moor and the town centre include a Holiday Inn Express and Premier Inn, as well as Rosehill House Hotel and the Oaks Hotel and Leisure Club. The Premier Inn Burnley is a modern budget hotel with free WiFi and an on-site pub/restaurant, located just a 10-minute walk from Turf Moor. If you want a bit more character, Rosehill House Hotel is a charming property with individually designed rooms and antique furniture, also about a 10-minute walk from the ground. For those driving in from the motorway, the Holiday Inn Express Burnley M65, JCT.10 offers free breakfast, parking, and Wi-Fi, and is about a 15-minute drive from Turf Moor. Book the town-centre options if you want to walk everywhere; grab the motorway hotel if an early getaway Sunday morning matters.

Burnley Cricket Club is the non-negotiable first stop for any away fan. They're proud to be the only venue near Turf Moor which welcomes home and away fans together — park the car, grab a pie and peas, a pint of real ale, and watch whatever match is on Sky Sports. There's pie and peas in the clubhouse and popular street food trucks outside in the fan zone, including Serrano's Pizza, Ground Up (smash burgers), and La Sicilia (Sicilian sausages and ice cream). This place genuinely earns its reputation.

The Bridge Bier Huis is worth the short walk into town. It boasts an incredible selection of local, national and international beers and is only a ten-minute walk from Turf Moor. It serves good beer and a decent, varied food menu and is suitable for away fans.

The Boot Inn (Wetherspoons) on the town centre is another confirmed away-fan-friendly option. It's a Wetherspoons with a wide variety of drinks and plenty of food options. Lancashire Constabulary advise that The Boot Inn, Burnley Cricket Club and The Star are all happy to accept away fans.

The Turf Moor Chippy deserves its own line. It's the go-to fish and chip shop for both home and away fans — portions are generous, service is quick, and it's only a few minutes from the turnstiles.

You may bring a small bag or backpack that can fit under your seat. You can bring in a clear plastic bottle containing water or clear liquids up to 500ml, but dark plastic bottles, canned drinks, bottles exceeding 500ml, and glass bottles are not permitted. Flags and banners are strictly not permitted in the stadium unless permission has been secured prior to the game.

Turnstiles open 90 minutes before kick-off, and entrance for away supporters is via turnstiles 48 to 55. Burnley have advised that searches will take place on the way into the ground, so supporters should allow additional time ahead of the game. Turf Moor is a cashless stadium — card and contactless payments are accepted in all areas. Leave the cash at the hotel.

The most recent changes to Turf Moor ahead of the 2025-26 Premier League season include switching the home and away sections within the Cricket Field Stand and relocating the players' tunnel. Worth knowing if you've been before — the layout has shifted.

Turf Moor offers several accessibility features, including wheelchair bays, easy access seats, accessible entrances, and parking. There are three accessible entrances at Turf Moor. The club operates a dedicated disabled supporter information service, and supporters with accessibility requirements can use Burnley's disabled supporter information page to familiarise themselves with the stadium's accessibility plan.

It is worth noting that due to the surface and length of the ramp at Burnley Manchester Road station, platform 1 is unsuitable for customers who require assistance. If you're travelling by rail and need help, contact Northern Rail's customer service team in advance. For supporters observing Ramadan, Turf Moor has a multi-faith prayer room on the first floor of the Rapidz fan zone in the north stand — speak to a steward on the day for directions.

Away fans visiting Turf Moor are located in part of the Barnfield Construction Stand (also known as the Cricket Field Stand), with a typical allocation of around 2,500. The away end is built like a shed with a triangular roof, perfect for pumping up the atmosphere, made even better by being within spitting distance of the home fans.

There are pillars in this stand which can impact the view — try to avoid the back corners where the roof support columns intrude most. The lower sections of the away end, central to the goal, give you the best unobstructed sightline and the best acoustics. Depending on where you sit in the older stands, your view may be slightly obstructed by stanchions that support the stand roof. If you can choose your seat when purchasing, go central and mid-height — the noise builds up under that triangular roof in a way that will genuinely surprise you.

Burnley away days have a reputation, but it's not the hostile experience you might fear — it's more indifferent than aggressive. Burnley supporters are an honest bunch and locals are always happy to assist if you require directions. The real challenge is that most pubs near the ground are home-fan-only, so if you miss the cricket club or the Boot Inn window, you're eating chips on the pavement. The one thing that genuinely catches visiting fans off-guard is the noise: for a 21,944-seat ground in a town of 73,000 people, matches against sides such as Manchester United, Liverpool, and Manchester City consistently sell out, and despite its compact size, Turf Moor remains one of the most vibrant and atmospheric stadiums in the country. That compactness is the key — the stands are so close to the pitch that everything feels amplified. Away fans who expect a sleepy northern stadium have been caught out before.

By train: Hourly services run from Burnley Manchester Road throughout the evening, but post-match trains fill quickly. Walk to the station immediately after the final whistle — the 25-minute walk gives you time to beat the bulk of the crowd, and you'll want to be on the first train out. Services continue toward Manchester Victoria, Leeds and Blackpool. Don't wait for a second train if you miss the first one without a seat booked; there are worse places to stand on a platform for an hour.

By car: Once back at the car, it's generally straightforward to get back onto the M65. Exit via the back streets around Belvedere Road if you're parked at the Cricket Club — this avoids the Harry Potts Way crush entirely. Realistically, budget 20–30 minutes to clear the town and get moving on the motorway. The M65 flows well once you clear Burnley; don't be tempted to cut through the town centre.

By rideshare: Request your Uber or taxi before the final whistle and ask the driver to meet you at Burnley Manchester Road station rather than outside the ground. Surge pricing kicks in immediately post-match around the stadium — walking 10 minutes away first will save you money and get you a car faster. Wait at least 15–20 minutes after the whistle before trying to get picked up directly from Harry Potts Way.

One tip: If you drove, the Cricket Club car park empties fast because it feeds directly onto Belvedere Road away from the main traffic flow. This is not an accident — use it.

What is the nearest train station to Turf Moor?

Burnley Manchester Road is the nearest station, approximately one mile away and about 25 minutes on foot, or five minutes by taxi.

Is Turf Moor cashless?

Yes, Turf Moor is fully cashless. Card and contactless payments are accepted in all areas of the stadium. If you need cash, the nearest cashpoint is on Lyndhurst Road, opposite The Turf Pub.

What is the bag policy at Turf Moor?

You may bring a small bag or backpack that can fit under your seat. Clear plastic bottles up to 500ml are permitted; canned drinks, dark liquids, and glass bottles are not.

How much does parking cost near Turf Moor?

Burnley Cricket Club charges around £6 to park on matchday. No parking is available at the ground itself, and most surrounding streets have matchday restrictions.

Where is the away end at Turf Moor?

Away fans are housed in part of the Cricket Field Stand (Barnfield Construction Stand), with a typical allocation of around 2,500. Turnstiles 48–55 are the away entrances.

When do gates open?

Turnstiles open 90 minutes before kick-off. Arrive early — security searches add time.

Which pubs welcome away fans?

Burnley Cricket Club is the only venue near Turf Moor that welcomes home and away fans together. Lancashire Constabulary also advise that The Boot Inn and The Star accept away fans.

What can I expect from the atmosphere as an away fan?

Despite its relatively modest size, Turf Moor is renowned for its intense match-day atmosphere and the close proximity of the stands to the pitch — one of the stadium's most defining features. The away end under its triangular roof generates real noise when full. Come ready to make yourself heard.