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James Hargreaves Stand - Upper Tier

Burnley Football Club - Turf Moor, Harry Potts Way, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 4BX

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Getting Help and Assistance

  • There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
  • Club staff receive disability awareness/equality training.
  • Stewards receive disability awareness/equality training.
  • Hospitality staff do not receive disability awareness/equality training.
  • Food and drink concession staff do receive disability awareness/equality training.
  • Car parking attendants do receive disability awareness/equality training.
  • Stewards and car park attendants receive deaf awareness training.
  • There is not a member of staff trained in British Sign Language.
  • There is an assistance dog toilet or toileting area at the stadium/near by.
  • The assistance dog toilet or toileting area is located around the outer concourse.
  • Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
  • There are not mobility aids available.

Getting Here

  • By Road View
    • From the East:
      Exit the M65 at junction 12 and follow signs to 'Burnley North A682'. Proceed over two roundabouts and into Colne Road. After 1.5 miles, turn left at the lights into Casterton Avenue. After ½ mile, go straight on at another roundabout; follow signs for 'Rochdale A6114', into Eastern Avenue. After 1.5 miles, you will be on Belvedere Road and the stadium is there.
      From the West:
      Exit the M65 motorway at junction 9 (Signposted Halifax A679) and turn right at the first roundabout, over the motorway. Go to the second roundabout and take a left, still following signs for Halifax and onto Accrington Road. After ¾ of a mile, go right at the traffic lights into Rossendale Road. Follow for another 1.5 miles and then go straight on through the traffic lights into Glen View Road. After another mile, turn left into Todmorden Road, where you will find Turf Moor at the foot of the hill.
      From the North and South:
      Exit the M6 at Junction 29 and onto the M65. Exit the M65 at junction 10 and follow signs for 'Towneley Hall'. This road eventually goes past Turf Moor.
    • There are 2 car parks at Turf Moor, both are situated off Harry Potts Way; Harry Potts Way Car Park and North East Car Park.
      Away Supporters - Most of the surrounding streets have parking restrictions on a matchday (Saturday and Tuesday), so it is advisable for away supporters to use the adjoining cricket club (charges may apply), or the following car parks; Woodgrove Car Park, Millennium NCP Car Park (Brown Street), Deanmill Car Park (Plumb Street), Aircelle Ltd Car Park (Bancroft Avenue).
  • By Bus View
    • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the stadium.
    • There is a bus stop directly outside the Bob Lord Stand, giving direct access to the outer concourse (Harry Potts Way).
      From Burnley Bus Station
      Burnley Bus Station is a short walk from the stadium, just off Centenary Way. From here leave the station and head towards the Gala Bingo Hall opposite. Use the underground footpath and then head under the aqueduct onto Yorkshire Street and follow until it becomes Harry Potts Way. The ground is on your left hand side.
    • For more information on Lancashire Bus Service please click here (opens new tab).
  • By Train View

Parking

Outer Concourse

  • There is step-free access throughout the outer concourse.
    The surface of the outer concourse is tarmac.
    There is a slight slope leading from Harry Potts Way to the outer concourse area next to the Jimmy McIlroy Stand.
    There are some dropped kerbs located on Harry Potts Way and in front of the Jimmy McIlroy Stand and the James Hargreaves Stand.
  • There are food and drink stands located around the outer concourse.
    There are programme stalls located around the outer concourse.
    The Fanzone is located on the outer concourse, at the corner of the Jimmy McIlroy Stand and James Hargreaves Stand.
  • All stands can be accessed via the outer concourse.
  • On matchdays there is a traffic exclusion zone along Harry Potts Way.
    The traffic exclusion zone begins two hours before kick-off and finishes between 30-45 minutes after the final whistle (depending on the fixture).
  • Clear directional signage is provided on the concourse.
  • There is a stadium plan/map on the concourse.
  • There is a steward/member of staff available for assistance on match days.

Access Point (Alternative Entrance NX3)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located on the outer wall of James Hargreaves Stand.
    • The access point is clearly signed.
    • There is step-free access to the access point.
    • The access point door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the access point opening is 210cm.
    • There is a/are handheld ticket reader(s) at the access point.
    • There is a steward available for assistance.
  • Access to the Stand Concourse View
    • There is stepped access from the access point to the stand concourse.
    • There is/are 15+ step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 16cm.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides going up.
    • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
    • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • Handrails are not easy to grip.
    • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.

Turnstile(s) (James Hargreaves Stand - Upper Tier)

  • Turnstile(s) View
    • This information is for the turnstile(s) located on the outer wall of the James Hargreaves Stand.
    • The turnstile(s) used to access the stand is/are 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38 and 39.
    • The turnstile(s) is/are clearly signed.
    • The turnstiles are all similar.
    • The turnstile(s) surveyed was/were Turnstile 39.
    • There is step-free access to the turnstile(s) surveyed.
    • The turnstile(s) opening width is 40cm.
    • There is a/are fixed ticket reader(s) at the turnstile(s) surveyed.
    • The height of the ticket reader(s) is/are 110cm.
    • There is a steward available for assistance.
    • The turnstile(s) can be overcome by using Alternative Entrance NX3.
  • Access to the Stand Concourse View
    • There is stepped access from the turnstile(s), to the stand concourse.
    • There is/are 15+ step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 16cm.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides going up.
    • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
    • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • Handrails are not easy to grip.
    • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.

Stand

  • Stand View
    • This stand is for home supporters.
    • This stand does not have a dedicated access point for wheelchair users.
    • The stand can be accessed via an alternative access point.
    • The name of the alternative access point is Alternative Entrance NX3.
    • There are not designated spaces for wheelchair users within this stand.
    • There is designated seating for ambulant disabled people within the stand.
    • There is no specific seating area for ambulant supporters so please contact the club for more info.
    • There is step-free access throughout the concourse area(s).
    • The flooring in the concourse area(s) is concrete.
    • Clear directional signage is provided in the concourse area(s).
    • Background music/noise is not played in the concourse area(s).
    • The concourse area(s) is/are congested on match days during busy periods (before kick off, just before and during half time and at the end of matches).
    • The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the concourse area(s) is good.
    • Lighting levels in the concourse area(s) are good.
    • There are food and drink counters situated along the concourse area(s).
    • Headsets for audio commentary can be used in this stand.
    • Headsets are collected from the Clarets Store.
    • There is not a deposit charge for the use of headsets.
  • Access to the Stand Seating View
    • There is stepped access from the concourse to stand seating.
    • There is/are 5 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 17cm.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides going up.
    • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
    • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • Handrails are not easy to grip.
    • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
    • There is/are 1-15+ clearly marked step(s) to access the rows of seating from here.
  • Stand Facilities View
    • There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available within the stand.
    • There are standard toilets available within the stand.
    • There are not ambulant cubicles available in the standard toilets.
    • There is not a separate parent and baby room within the stand.

Food and Drink (James Hargreaves Stand - Upper Tier)

  • The food and drink counter(s) is/are located along the upper tier concourse.
  • The food and drink counter(s) is/are clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access to the food and drink counter(s).
  • The height of the food and drink counter(s) is/are medium height (77cm - 109cm).
  • There is not a low section at the food and drink counter(s) with a height of 76cm or below.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system at the food and drink counter(s).
  • Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
  • Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
  • Drinking straws are available.
  • There is a steward available to provide assistance with ordering food and drink.