Turf Moor is one of the few remaining grounds in English professional football to have a natural hill directly behind one of its stands.
The ground was first used by the Burnley Cricket Club in 1840 before the football club moved there 43 years later.
It hosted a Royal visit in 1886 when Prince Albert Victor attended a match, marking the first time a member of the Royal Family watched a league football game.
The stadium was once known for having a significant 'slope' on the pitch, though this was leveled during renovations in the 1970s.
The Harry Potts Way approach is named after the legendary former manager who led Burnley to the First Division title in 1960.
The stadium contains a dedicated memorial garden for fans, located near the Bob Lord Stand.
It has played host to multiple England youth international fixtures over the decades.
Turf Moor is the historic home stadium of Burnley Football Club, having hosted the team continuously since 1883. It is one of the oldest football grounds in continuous use in the United Kingdom. The stadium currently features a four-sided all-seater configuration with a capacity of approximately 21,944 spectators. Notable structural features include the James Hargreaves Stand and the Jimmy McIlroy Stand. The venue has served as a host for various prestigious football events, including FA Cup semi-finals in the early 20th century. The stadium is located in the town of Burnley, Lancashire, at the end of Harry Potts Way. It remains a focal point for local culture and community engagement within the East Lancashire region. The pitch features undersoil heating and is maintained to professional standards for Premier League/EFL competition.
Outside the Harry Potts Way entrance featuring the club statues and the stadium exterior branding.
Book stadium tours in advance as they are subject to team schedule availability.
Visit the onsite club shop during off-peak hours to avoid the intense matchday crowds.
Dress in layers, as the stadium is exposed to the elements and can be quite windy.
Attempting to enter secure stadium zones or player areas without a pre-booked guided tour.
Closed on match days for public tours; stadium tours are generally suspended during the summer close-season for pitch maintenance.
Respect the memorial garden areas; formal stadium tours require sensible footwear for walking on turf and concrete stairs.
