Key facts
| Address | Craven Park Stadium, Preston Road, Hull, HU9 5HE |
| Capacity | 9,471 seats |
| Build Date | 1989 |
| Record Attendance | 8,500 |
Description
New Craven Park, also known as Craven Park, is a stadium located in Hull, the UK. It has been the home of Hull Kingston Rovers R.F.C. since 1989.
The first football match held at the ground was visited by 8,500 people. Over the next years, lots of improvements were made to the stadium, including adding bars. Now it also has a club shop, ticket office, and a temporary stand at the North side of the ground that can fit 1,271 away fans. Craven Park total capacity is 9471. The largest stand is East Stand that has the capacity of – 4,000. South Stand can host 1,600 people; West Stand is opened for 2,000 people, and finally, Well Area is suitable for 600 fans.
Away fans
There is the North side of the ground dedicated to 1,271 away fans. Also, the Hedon Road End can be used. It allows 1600 people to attend games.
Refreshments
Sunday Carvery is a great place for celebrations, hanging out, and watching games. It allows enjoying a great view of games from inside/out.
Program and fanzine prices
Prices start from £3, and fanzine costs £1 per month.
Admission prices
Admission costs for 2017:
- Roger Millward Stand – £18 for adults;
- North Stand – £10;
- East, South or West Stands, standing, adults – £10.
How to get to Craven Park
By bus. You can get a No.43 bus to Craven Park. It is available on Sunday and runs every 30 minutes.
Pubs
There are various bars located near the Roger Millward Stand. There is also the Harry Poole Bar that features rooms with windows facing the ground. The East Stand Bar serves drinks before the match begins or at halftime.
FAQ
Craven Park stadium was officially opened in 1989. It has been the home ground of Hull Kingston Rovers rugby league club since then, replacing the original Craven Park which had been the club’s home from 1922 to 1989.
The stadium is named after Arthur Craven, a former chairman of Hull Kingston Rovers. The name was carried over from the club’s previous ground, which was also called Craven Park in honor of Arthur Craven’s contributions to the club.
Craven Park has a capacity of approximately 12,000 spectators.
While Craven Park is primarily used for rugby league matches featuring Hull Kingston Rovers, it has also hosted other sporting events and concerts. The versatility of the stadium allows it to accommodate various types of entertainment and community events.
One of the most notable features of Craven Park is its main stand, which provides covered seating for spectators. The stadium also has floodlights for evening matches and events. Additionally, there’s a large screen at one end of the ground, which enhances the spectator experience by showing replays and match information.
