Away-day planner

Bloomfield Road, Blackpool

Everything an away end needs at Bloomfield Road — 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 Blackpool guide

Selected date

Sat 19 Dec

15:00 · v Burton

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

Ground

Bloomfield Road

Capacity 16,616

Away end

East Stand (east side)

Varies by fixture

Travel

Blackpool South

15–20 min walk (crowds may add time)

Your matchday card

Blackpool v Burton

Saturday 19 December 2026 · 15:00 · Bloomfield Road

Kick-off 15:00
  • Leave home

    3h journey each way

    09:30

  • Pub / food

    Time for a pint and a bite

    12:30

  • At the ground

    Beat the turnstile queues

    14:00

  • In your seat

    Warm-up and team news

    14:40

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

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Blackpool v Burton: the build-up

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

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Away days at Bloomfield Road

Vlogs and first-hand experiences from visiting fans.

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Places to eat in Blackpool

Popular food guides and reviews from YouTube.

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Best pubs in Blackpool

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 Bloomfield Road in Blackpool
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Getting there

  • Blackpool South station — Closest station, though services are infrequent; check the timetable before relying on it.
  • Tram from the Promenade — Blackpool's heritage tram network runs close to the ground area from the seafront.
  • Driving — M55 J4 then follow signs; plenty of side-street and pub parking near the ground.
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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.

  • Seafront chippies — Blackpool's fish and chips are a genuine attraction, best enjoyed before the walk to the ground. Colours policy unknownMap
  • The Chesterfield — Pub near the ground popular with home and away fans alike. Colours policy unknownMap
  • Bloomfield Road concourse — Standard matchday fare, reliable if unspectacular. Colours policy unknownMap
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Worth the detour

Blackpool Tower

Iconic landmark with ballroom, circus and viewing deck, ten minutes from the ground by tram.

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Blackpool Pleasure Beach

Major rollercoaster park a short tram ride south, best for a full day out.

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Blackpool Illuminations

Seasonal light displays along the Promenade, running into November.

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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 Merrivale, South Shore

    Quiet local pub away from the touristy seafront strip, good for a proper pint.

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  • Stanley Park

    Large Art Deco park inland from the ground with a boating lake and café.

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  • South Shore back streets

    Quieter B&B-lined roads with small cafés locals actually use.

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Transport alert

Weekend rail

Engineering work can affect weekend services into Blackpool; check the operator close to the match.

Local event

Local arrangements

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

Ground note · unverified

Blackpool's seafront is a magnet for stag and hen parties, which can make town-centre pubs rowdy regardless of the football.

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Hotel prices spike heavily during the Illuminations season, even on non-matchdays.

What the day will cost

Rough guide for a trip to Blackpool

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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