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Gainsborough Trinity

Ground Name: The Northolme

Capacity: 4,304 (504 seated)

Address: North Street, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 2QW

Telephone No: 01427 613295

Pitch Size: 102 x 69 metres

Team Nickname: Trinity or The Holy Blues

Club Founded: 1873 as Trinity Recreationists

Year Ground Opened: 1873

Home Kit Colours: Royal Blue & White

Official Web Site: www.gainsboroughtrinity.com

Twitter: @GainsTrinity

What's The Ground Like?

From the outside the ground doesn't look up to much, but inside it is a different story. Okay similar to a lot of clubs at this level the Club have a small covered all seated Main Stand that sits astride the half way line. The Ping Stand though as it is called, does have a bit more character then most, having a barrel shaped roof and glass windshields to either side. There are open areas to either side of this stand that are not used as such for spectators, unless you want to stand by the perimeter fence. Opposite is a small covered terrace, which like the rest of the ground looks tidy and well maintained. There is also a small covered terrace at end of the ground, whilst at the other end there is a fair sized steep open terrace. From this area you get a good view over the town and can see the All Saints Church, which seems quite appropriate for a ground which is nicknamed the 'Chapel' by the fans. The ground is complete with a set of eight floodlight pylons, four of which run down each side if the ground.

Where to Drink?

There is the comfortable Blues' Club at the ground, which welcomes away fans. The nearest pub is the Plough which is only a few minutes walk away. Turn left along North Street, cross over the road and turn right into New Street and the pub can be seen in front of you.

Where to Eat?

There is a Chinese Chip Shop on Church Road. If you follow the directions above to the Plough Pub, then turn right at the Plough Pub and the chippy is down on the left.

How to Get There by Car & Where to Park

Leave the M18 at Junction 1 and take the A631 towards Maltby, Bawtry and then Gainsborough. As you reach Gainsborough you will cross over a river and at the traffic lights that is junction with the A156, turn left towards the town centre. Keep straight on this road, passing a Tesco Store and then the town centre on your left. You will reach the ground further along on the right. There is no car park at the ground as such, so street parking.

Nearest Train Station

Gainsborough Central Station is located under half a mile away from the ground.

Admission Prices

Adult £10

OAPs/Concessions £6

Children (12 to 16 years) £2

Children (up to 11 years) £1

Pre School FREE

Record Attendance

9,760 v Scunthorpe United, 1940's