How to get to Nene Park
Address: Nene Park, Diamond Way, Irthlingborough, Northants, NN9 5QF.
Tel: 01933 652000 Fax: 01933 650418
BY CAR:
From the North / West (M1, M6): Leave M1/M6 at Junction 19 of the M1, where the M6 begins, and follow the A14 eastwards, past Naseby and around Kettering until you reach the junction with the A6 (s/p Kettering, Rushden, Bedford). Follow the A6 towards Rushden and Bedford, around Burton Latimer and Finedon, and join the Irthlingborough bypass, still signposted towards Rushden and Bedford. At a roundabout on the bypass you will see a sign to the left reading 'Nene Park'; the ground should be clearly visible from here.
From the South (M1): Leave at Junction 15 (s/p Northampton A508) and follow signs to Northampton. After approximately 3 miles, turn right at A45 and follow signs to Wellingborough (A45). Keep on A45, travelling east, until you reach the junction with the A6, and turn left (s/p Kettering A6). Cross the river and turn right at the next roundabout into the ground.
From the South (A6): The ground is also easily accessed via the A6 from Bedford, with the Clapham and Rushden / Higham bypasses now open,
From the East (A14): Follow signs to the M1/ M6 and Midlands until you reach the junction with the A45 at Thrapston. Follow the A45 (formerly the A605) southwestwards, following signs for Wellingborough and Northampton until you reach the junction with the A6. Turn right (s/p Kettering A6), over the river, then right at the next roundabout (s/p Nene Park) and the ground will be in front of you.
FROM RAILWAY STATION (Wellingborough):
On foot: It's around 4-5 miles - so its a bit of a trek by foot!
By bus: Stagecoach East operate a bus to Nene Park from Midland Road (near Wellingborough Station), making transport to Nene Park easier for those travelling by train, the route stops hourly at Nene Park, and half hourly at Irthlingborough Cross.
The updated timetable for this route can be found here - Bus 45 Timetable
The updated map of this route can be found here - Bus 45 Map
There are also buses from Bedford and Kettering operated by Stagecoach Bedford - notably the M50 bus.
Trains: Wellingborough Station, the nearest station, is served by East Midlands Trains, with trains to London (St Pancras), Bedford, Leicester, Nottingham and Sheffield.For train times / journeys: www.nationalrail.co.uk
PARKING:
There is ample parking adjacent to the stadium, on matchdays parking is charged at £3. Rushden & Diamonds Football Club and the Northamptonshire Police take the safety of ALL spectators and visitors to Nene Park extremely seriously. Increasingly over the years, visitors have been parking vehicles dangerously along both the A6 trunk road and Station Road in Irthlingborough. Illegal parking is a hindrance and inconvenience to both motorists and pedestrians alike.
The club and the police are working in partnership and are now informing all those proposing to visit Nene Park for both matches and car boot sales, that thorough enforcement of parking regulations will be carried out where vehicles are found to be parked both dangerously and illegally. The advice from both the club and the police is to use the car parks provided by the club on the Nene Park complex.
Bars: If you want to have a drink before the match, there are several bars around the ground. Visiting supporters have a designated bar situated in the AirWair Stand when they are situated in that stand. Home supporters also have access to the bar in the North Stand concourse. Strikers Bar is open for everyone and is located adjacent to the South Stand. You can pick up some great shopping bargains from the Club Shop for Rushden & Diamonds merchandise.
MISCELLANEOUS
Safety Factor: There have been no reports of trouble in recent seasons.
Bed & Breakfasts / Hotels - Details of local Bed & Breakfasts / Hotels can be found here or here for other grounds across the country.
Rushden & Diamonds are proud to be associated with Kettering Park Hotel and Spa - With 119 luxuriously appointed, air conditioned guest rooms, a spa with 13m pool. Langberrys Restaurant with a welcoming atmosphere and award winning food and Dissenters Bar - for drinks and all day snacks.
