Key facts
| Address | Blackwell Meadows, Grange Road, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 5NR |
| Capacity | 1,500 seats |
| Build Date | 1996 |
Description
Blackwell Meadows is a football stadium that was opened in Darlington, the UK. Today it is the home of Darlington F.C. From 1994 to 2016, a range of improvements was made to the stadium so that it could fit more spectaculars and match the high standards of Football Association. In 2016, the football club decided to return to the hometown, and that is why they started to search for the ground suitable for their training and games. Finally, they decided that Blackwell Meadows is the best option. Due to the agreements between Darlington F.C. and a local Rugby Club, the ground became available for the football club.
In 2018, the capacity of the stadium was enlarged in nearly two times, reaching 588 seats. There are several flat standing areas provided on each side of this stand. There is also an 8-step high, covered terrace called the ‘Tin Shed.’ It is located the one end of the Blackwell Meadows. The name of the terrace was chosen based on the similarities in structures with Feethams Ground. The new stand was built with mainly new materials, but some steel framework was also used. The capacity of ‘Tin Shed’ is 1,000. West Terrace of the stadium has 8 modern floodlights. Today, the capacity of the stadium has 794 seats.
FAQ
Blackwell Meadows stadium officially opened in 2016. It became the new home of Darlington Football Club after their return to the town following a four-year exile.
The stadium’s name, Blackwell Meadows, reflects its location. It’s situated in an area of Darlington known as Blackwell, and the term “Meadows” likely refers to the surrounding landscape or the land’s previous use before the stadium was built.
Blackwell Meadows has a capacity of approximately 3,300 spectators. This includes both seating and standing areas, making it a compact but atmospheric venue for football matches.
One notable feature of Blackwell Meadows is that it’s a shared facility. The stadium is home to both Darlington Football Club and Darlington Rugby Football Club, making it a multi-sport venue that serves the local community in various ways.
