Grimsby Town · Cleethorpes, England
Blundell Park is a soccer venue located in Cleethorpes, England, with a seating capacity of 9,052. It is home to Grimsby Town, who compete in EFL League Two. Blundell Park is one of 93 venues in England tracked on TurfNurd, and ranks 15th among EFL League Two stadiums by capacity.
Step into over a century of football history when you visit Blundell Park, the characterful seaside home of Grimsby Town FC in Cleethorpes. While the stadium has witnessed dramatic changes since its Victorian-era construction in 1899—with just a single original stand surviving to tell tales of bygone days—this intimate 9,052-capacity ground offers the authentic, close-to-the-action experience that modern all-seater arenas often lack. The venue underwent its all-seater transformation back in 1995, trading the terraced atmosphere that once accommodated 27,000 fans for contemporary comfort and safety.
Don't let the reduced capacity fool you—what Blundell Park lacks in size, it makes up for in personality and passionate local support. The downsizing over the years reflects the club's journey through English football's divisions, but this has created an unexpectedly charming venue where every seat feels connected to the pitch. Whether you're a Mariners supporter making the pilgrimage or a neutral football tourist exploring non-league grounds, Blundell Park delivers that grassroots English football atmosphere you won't find at sanitized Premier League stadiums. Just remember to explore Cleethorpes' seafront before kickoff—fish and chips with a sea view makes the perfect pre-match ritual.
