Key facts
| Address | Twickenham, London, United Kingdom |
| Capacity | 14,800 seats |
| Build Date | 1963 |
| Nickname | The Stoop |
Description
On the east and west side of the pitch two main stands run the length of the touchline. Inside these is a shop, bar, members bar and player changing rooms. at the north end of the pitch is another covered seated stand although some seats have thier views obstructed by two roof supports. On the south end there is a temporary uncovered stand. Plans have been produced for a new stand here to take the capacity up to over 14.000. While the NEC harlequins are playing all stands are open. On a Harlequins RL day the south stand is closed and the north stand is mainly for away fans.
Pubs
There are pubs in nearby Whitton Rd.
Away fans
For rugby union all supporters sit together. For rugby league although all sit together most away fans congregate around the north stand.
Refreshments
Food and drink is available around the stadium. The kings bar is the longest bar in london and is located in the east stand. At the north west corner there are doughnut/Burger vans outside the shop.
Program and fanzine prices
£3
Admission prices
Quins RL: Gold: £31 Premier: £26 Club: £20 Club Concession: £12 Club Junior: £8 Club Family: £42 North: £16 North Concession: £10 North Junior: £5 Touch/ Tryline/ Jester/ Joker: £12 Touch/ Tryline/ Jester/ Joker Concession: £8 Touch/ Tryline/ Jester/ Joker Junior: £5.
How to get to
By Car. FROM LONDON Take the A316 from Richmond. Cross the ‘Currie Motors’ roundabout and the main entrance (Langhorn drive) is 430 yards further on the left, just pass the foot bridge. FROM THE M3 & THE WEST From the M3 (junction 12 off the M25) continue until you reach the ‘Curri Motors’ roundabout on the A316. Double back on yourself then follow directions above.
By Train. To Twickenham station (B.R. mainline), turn right out of the station and left at the mini-roundabout. Take the first left (Court Way) and continue to the end of the road and right into Craneford Way, the ground is at the end on the right.
By Tube. There are no underground stations in Twickenham, the nearest is in Richmond-Upon-Thames.
FAQ
Twickenham Stoop, often referred to as “The Stoop,” is a rugby stadium in London. It’s the home ground of Harlequins, a professional rugby union team.
The stadium was opened in 1963.
The stadium is named after Adrian Stoop, a former player and president of Harlequins. The “Twickenham” part comes from its location in the Twickenham area of London.
The stadium has a capacity of 14,800 spectators.
The stadium has four main stands:
DHL Stand (North Stand);
Etihad Stand (East Stand);
IG Stand (South Stand);
Premier Stand (West Stand).
Yes, all four stands at Twickenham Stoop offer covered seating, protecting spectators from rain.
The stadium offers several hospitality areas with premium views, including private boxes and the Kings Bar, which provides pitch-side seating.
The stadium features multiple food and beverage outlets, merchandise shops, and toilet facilities throughout the grounds.
Yes, the stadium provides accessible seating areas and facilities for disabled supporters. It’s recommended to contact the club directly for specific accessibility information and booking.
While both are in Twickenham, they are separate stadiums. Twickenham Stadium is much larger (82,000 capacity) and is the home of English rugby, while Twickenham Stoop is smaller and specifically home to the Harlequins club.
