Northern League First Division Grounds 2021/22
Ashington
Woodhorn Lane, Ashington NE63 9FW
Follow A189 Spine Road north and turn left at A197 roundabout, following signs to the Wansbeck Hospital. Continue past hospital entrance and turn right into Woodhorn Lane. Car parking in the ground.
Billingham Town
Bedord Terrace, Billingham TS23 4AE
Directions: Take A19 south, leave at A1027 exit to Billingham. Take first exit at slip road roundabout. Continue straight ahead at next two roundabouts into Central Avenue. Turn left at next roundabout into Cowpen Lane. Over railway bridge, take the first left into Warwick Crescent then immediately left into Surrey Terrace and continue ahead to the ground. Parking available inside the ground.
Bishop Auckland
Heritage Park, Bishop Auckland DL14 9AE
Take A1(M) south and leave at Junction 61 (Bowburn) Then follow A688 past Spennymoor. Continue along this road past the Shildon turn off and the ground is on the right just past the roundabout at Sainsbury’s. Car parking at the ground.
Crook Town
The Sir Tom Cowie Millfield, West Road, Crook, County Durham DL15 9PW
Take A1(M) leaving at Chester-le-Street, Junction 63, and follow A167 south to Nevilles Cross traffic lights, then right along A690 to Crook. Continue through town centre and the ground is on the right. Car parking available on the left.
Consett
Belle View Stadium, Delves Lane, Consett DH8 7BF
Via Tyne Tunnel, take A194(M) and A1(M) to Junction 63 Chester-le-Street. Follow A693 through Stanley to Consett. Approaching Consett turn left at A692 then left again at third roundabout, still A692. At next roundabout turn left into Delves Lane and ground is on the left with large car park.
Guisborough Town
King George V Ground, Howlbeck Road, Guisborough TS14 6LE
Take A19 south past Middlesbrough exit. Leave at A174 junction signposted Whitby. Continue on A174 to A172 junction, turning right at top of slip road. Follow Whitby signs taking A171 at second roundabout. Follow this road to Guisborough, turning off into town at roundabout. Bear left at second lights then after 400 yards left into Howlbeck Road. Ground is at the end of this road.
Newcastle Benfield
Sam Smith’s Sports Ground, Cherrywood, Benfield Road, Walkergate NE6 4NU
Turn off Coast Road at Benfield Road exit, continue down Benfield road under railway bridge then turn left into Cherrywood and ground is 100 yards on the left.
Newton Aycliffe
Moore Lane Park, Moore Lane Newton Aycliffe DL5 5AG
Take A1(M) south and leave at Junction 60. Turn right along A689 then left on A167. Turn right at traffic lights into Newton Aycliffe. Continue to roundabout then left into Shafto Way. As the road curves right in the estate, turn left into Creighton Road then right into Moore Lane. Ground is at the end of this road.
Northallerton Town
The Calvert Stadium, Ainderby Road, Romanby, Northallerton DL7 8HA
Directions: If using A19, approx 15 miles south of Middlesbrough, take A684 exit, signposted Northallerton. Continue through the town along A167 past station then turn right at roundabout back onto the A684 Lees Lane. Turn right into Ainderby Road and the ground is on the left. Parking inside ground.
If using A1, leave at Leeming Bar A684 (Junction 51) take left turn and continue for 6 miles. Entering Northallerton take first left into Ainderby Road and the ground is on the left.
North Shields
Daren Persson Stadium, West Percy Road, North Shields NE29 6UA
From Billy Mill, down Billy Mill Avenue, right at roundabout then second left into Silkey’s Lane. Ground on the left, street parking.
Penrith
Frenchfield Stadium, Carleton, Penrith CA11 8UA
Take A69 to M6. Leave M6 at Junction 4. Left onto A66, at next roundabout take second exit A686. Just under one mile, in Carleton village, turn right before Cross Keys Inn down Carleton road to the ground. Alternative shorter route via A686 from Haydon Bridge through Alston and Hartside into Carleton village then turn left at Cross Keys.
Redcar Athletic
Green Lane, Redcar TS10 3RW
Take A19 through Teesside and leave at A174 junction taking first exit signposted Whitby. Continue on A174 to Redcar roundabout then turn left along Redcar Lane. Continue past school on right then turn right at Post Office into Borough Road then ahead under railway at Redcar East station. Continue straight ahead to Coast Road (A1085), then turn right. Follow this road to edge of town then turn right into Green Lane. Ground is along this road.
Seaham Red Star
Seaham Town Park, Stockton Road, Seaham SR7 OHY
Take A19 south and leave at Seaham exit B1404. Turn left into Seaton Lane then right at traffic lights along B1285 for 400 yards. Turn left into car park at Seaham Town Park. Walk uphill through the park to ground.
Sunderland RCA
Meadow Park, Beechbrooke, Ryhope SR2 0NZ
Take A19 south, leave at A690 junction. Take second exit at roundabout, B1286 Doxford Park. Continue along this road for approx two miles, following signs to Ryhope. In centre of village, continue to the right under footbridge towards Ryhope Hospital. At roundabout take 3rdexit then right into Beechbrooke estate. The ground is at the end of this road. Limited parking in ground.
Sunderland Ryhope CW
Ryhope Recreation Ground, Tunstall Bank, Ryhope SR2 0AB
Take A19 south, leave at A690 junction. Take second exit at roundabout, B1286 Doxford Park. Continue along this road for approx two miles, following signs to Ryhope. Down Tunstall Bank the ground is on the right of this main road. Roadside parking only. Walk through park to the ground.
Thornaby
Teesdale Park, Acklam Road, Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees TS17 7JU
Take A19 and over the Tees Bridge, and leave at the A1130 junction, taking 3rd exit at top of slip road towards Thornaby. After half a mile, turn right immediately before Teesside Golf Club along a narrow lane which leads to the ground. Car park at ground.
West Allotment Celtic
East Palmersville Sports Pavilion, Great Lime Road, Palmersville, Newcastle upon Tyne NE12 9HF
Take A191 from Whitley Bay towards Benton ASDA but at The Wheatsheaf, Benton Square roundabout, take B1505 straight ahead over Metro bridge (Palmersville Metro Station) Entrance to ground is via Laurel Avenue, the second turning road on the right after the bridge.
West Auckland Town
Darlington Road, West Auckland DL14 9AQ
Take A1(M) south and leave at Junction 61 (Bowburn) Then follow A688 past Spennymoor. Continue along this road past the Shildon turn off and Bishop Auckland ground. Turn right at next junction along A68 into West Auckland. Ground is on left just before village centre. Roadside parking.
Whickham
Glebe Sports Ground, Rose Avenue, Whickham NE16 4NA
From A1 Western bypass, leave at A692 exit and turn right up A692 Lobley Hill. At top of the hill turn right across dual carriageway onto B6317 Whickham Highway. Continue into centre of Whickham and just past Barclays Bank, turn left into Rectory Lane. After approx. 400 yards Glebe Sports Ground is on the right, with a car park just beyond. Park here and follow footpath to ground.