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About Franklins Gardens
Franklins Gardens is a purpose-built rugby stadium and multi-use events venue in Northampton, located on Weedon Road in the St James district. With a seating capacity of around 15,153 for rugby and up to ~18,000 for concerts, it’s a versatile home for sports, concerts, and large gatherings. The venue features four main stands—East Stand (Cinch Stand), Church's Stand, Barwell Stand, and the South/West Stand. We’ve got the essentials on seating, parking, transport, and nearby accommodations to help you secure your seats with ease.
Whether you’re visiting for a Northampton Saints match, a major concert, or a special event, Franklins Gardens is conveniently located about a mile from Northampton town centre with easy rail and bus access. We’ve included affiliate hotel and dining suggestions to help you plan a smooth trip. If you’re after straightforward, dependable ticket buying, you’ve got a guy with the right connections here at Gold Coast Tickets—no fuss, just reliable help to get you in the door.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Location/address: Weedon Road, Northampton NN5 5BG (St James district).
- Capacity: about 15,153 seated (official match-day figure); concerts may push capacity toward ~18,000.
- Venue type: purpose-built rugby stadium and multi-use conference/events venue.
- Seating/chart: four main stands – East Stand (Cinch Stand), Church's Stand, Barwell Stand, and the South/West Stand commonly referenced as the East or Cinch Stand in sponsor naming.
- Parking: over 1,500 on-site parking spaces across six car parks.
- Transit: approximately 1 mile from Northampton town centre; around a 10-minute walk from Northampton railway station; good bus access.
- Nearby hotels: Mercure Northampton, Sunley Hotel, The Langham, Plough Hotel, ibis Northampton Centre (hotels within ~1–2 miles).
- Notable events: home matches for Northampton Saints since 1880; major concerts (e.g., Lionel Richie, Madness, Nile Rodgers & CHIC, Olly Murs); hosted England/Women’s rugby events and 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup pool fixtures; cenotaph remembrance site.