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Griffin Park

4.4 · 1,347 reviews
Quiet and residential
Griffin Park, Braemar Rd, Brentford TW8 0NT, United Kingdom
Interesting facts
1

It was the only stadium in the English Football League to have a pub on each of its four corners.

2

The stadium was opened in 1904, named after the Griffin Brewery located nearby.

3

The pitch at Griffin Park was located in the middle of a dense residential area, creating a unique 'stadium in the streets' atmosphere.

4

The final competitive match at the venue took place in July 2020 during the Championship play-off semi-final.

Overview

Griffin Park was the long-standing home of Brentford FC, situated in Brentford, West London. The stadium was famously known as the only English professional football ground to feature a pub on every corner. It hosted Brentford FC for 116 years before the club relocated to the Gtech Community Stadium in 2020. Since the club's departure, the site has been decommissioned and slated for residential redevelopment. The venue is no longer an active sports facility or public stadium.

Photo spot

The exterior perimeter along Braemar Road, where the original brickwork can still be identified.

Insider tips

Do not visit expecting an active stadium tour, as the site is closed to the public.

Respect the ongoing redevelopment of the site by staying on public thoroughfares.

What to avoid

Do not attempt to enter the construction site or private property boundaries.

Good to know

Permanently closed as a sporting venue; the site is currently a redevelopment zone.

Plan your visit
Typical visit
15-20 minutes
Best time to visit
Daylight hours, as the site is visible from the surrounding public roads.
Address
Griffin Park, Braemar Rd, Brentford TW8 0NT, United Kingdom
51.488, -0.303
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Details
Former TenantBrentford FC
StatusClosed/Decommissioned

Frequently asked

Plan for about 15-20 minutes to see the highlights.

The best time to visit is Daylight hours, as the site is visible from the surrounding public roads..

The exterior perimeter along Braemar Road, where the original brickwork can still be identified.

Close by you'll find Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Gunnersbury Park, Syon Park.