Acklam Park
Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, England | |
Capacity | 5,000 (159 seated) |
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Surface | Grass |
Construction | |
Broke ground | 1928 |
Built | 1928–1929 |
Opened | 1929 |
Renovated | 2008 |
Years active | 1929–1940, 1945–present |
Construction cost | £1,200 (1929) |
Tenants | |
Middlesbrough RUFC (1929–present) Middlesbrough Cricket Club (1932–present) Yorkshire County Cricket Club (1956–1996) |
Acklam Park is a rugby union and cricket ground located in Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, England.[1] Initially opened in 1929, the venue has hosted games of Middlesbrough RUFC since the ground's opening in 1929, as well as Middlesbrough Cricket Club since 1932. Yorkshire County Cricket Club also played a number of first class matches at Acklam Park between 1956 and 1996. With a capacity of 5,000, the ground initially cost £1,200 in construction cost upon its opening.
History
In 1932,
In 2008, a new clubhouse was opened at Acklam Park, which includes a bar, a café, a gymnasium, a function room and lounge.[2] Improved changing rooms were also inserted, leading out to an exit to the main cricket and rugby pitches.[2] A new stand was constructed, with seats being placed in front of the changing rooms exit and café door exit.[2] Despite seats, supporters are eligible to stand and watch the rugby and cricket teams play.[2] The stand uses bench seating,[2] though plans are in place to have plastic seats added into the stand.[2] In August 2018, the rugby club added dug-outs to the first team pitch.[2]
Location
The ground sits on Green Lane, and is located near Acklam Shops and Green Lane Primary School, with a range of pubs near the ground. On the exterior of the ground, a number of housing estates are on the boundaries of the clubhouse.
Other events
Annually, a summer beer festival is held at the ground, which has raised much money over the years.[2] They also host an annual firework display.[2]
On 27 August 2017, the ground hosted a fundraiser event, Party in Acklam Park!, with live music and entertainment.[3] The purpose of this event was to raise more money for the club and for new developments in the youth teams.[3]