The Away End

Away supporters' handbook

Away-day planner

Ewood Park, Blackburn

Everything an away end needs at Ewood Park — the route, the safe pub, and the detour worth making. Built around the published 2026–27 fixture list, with general travel reminders for the date.

Full Blackburn guide

Selected date

Tue 8 Dec

19:45 · v Norwich

Kick-off subject to change (TV picks). Source: EFL Championship fixtures · checked 14 October 2026

Ground

Ewood Park

Capacity 31,367

Away end

Bryan Douglas Darwen End (south end)

Varies by fixture

Travel

Blackburn

20–30 min walk (crowds may add time)

Coming up at Blackburn

Upcoming home games

Your matchday card

Blackburn v Norwich

Tuesday 8 December 2026 · 19:45 · Ewood Park

Kick-off 19:45
Drive to the groundWalk from BlackburnWhere to stay

  • Leave home

    3h journey each way

    14:15

  • Pub / food

    Time for a pint and a bite

    17:15

  • At the ground

    Beat the turnstile queues

    18:45

  • In your seat

    Warm-up and team news

    19:25

Times are a guide from the published kick-off — always allow extra for engineering works and matchday road closures.

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Blackburn v Norwich: the build-up

Fan previews and travel chat, gathered in the week before kick-off.

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Away days at Ewood Park

Vlogs and first-hand experiences from visiting fans.

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Places to eat in Blackburn

Popular food guides and reviews from YouTube.

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Best pubs in Blackburn

Popular pub guides and reviews from YouTube.

These pubs are not checked as away-friendly. Many pubs near grounds are home-fans only on matchdays and colours policies vary — check with the club or police before you go.

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Stylised illustration of Ewood Park in Blackburn
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Getting there

  • Mill Hill station — One stop before Blackburn on the Bolton line and much closer to the ground than the main station.
  • Bus 1 / 1A — Runs from Blackburn bus station down Bolton Road, dropping right outside Ewood.
  • Parking — M65 J4 then follow signs; the club car parks fill by 14:00 but side streets off Bolton Road are usually open.
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Food and drink options

No official away pub found for this ground. Suggestions below are not verified with the club; colours policies vary and fixture restrictions may apply.

  • The Fernhurst — Large pub on Bolton Road that traditionally takes away support, with food until kick-off. Colours policy unknownMap
  • Bolton Road chip shops — A run of good chippies between Mill Hill and the ground. Colours policy unknownMap
  • Blackburn Market food hall — In the town centre, cheap and neutral, but closes mid-afternoon. Colours policy unknownMap
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Worth the detour

Stylised illustration of Blackburn Cathedral

Blackburn Cathedral

Striking modern lantern tower over a medieval core; free entry.

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Stylised illustration of Blackburn Museum

Blackburn Museum

Manuscripts and a strong Victorian collection, 10 minutes from the station.

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Stylised illustration of Witton Country Park

Witton Country Park

480 acres of woodland a short walk from Ewood for a pre-match blow-out.

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Off the beaten track

Lower-profile pubs, cafés and corners. Not yet verified — check opening times and any colours policy before visiting.

  • The Postal Order

    Cheap, cavernous and unfussy conversion of the old sorting office on Darwen Street.

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  • Blackburn Market food hall

    Locals' pie, chip and brew stalls; far better value than anything near the ground.

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  • Corporation Park

    Victorian terraces, a conservatory and a hill view over the town, 10 minutes from Ewood.

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Transport alert

Evening kick-off

Check the last train or coach home before you buy — midweek late services can be limited.

Local event

Local arrangements

Arrangements can vary by fixture — check your club's supporter information before travelling.

Ground note · unverified

Bolton Road is closed to traffic near the ground from about an hour before kick-off.

Ground note · unverified

Sunday services from Mill Hill are sparse — plan the return before you travel.

What the day will cost

Rough guide for a trip to Blackburn

Rough advance return fare per person

  • Travel£53
  • Away ticket£30
  • Drinks (3 pints)£16
  • Food on the day£14

Each person

£112

Group of 2

£225

Estimates only — fuel at 16p a mile, pints at £5.20, and walk-up rail fares can be far higher than advance singles.

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