Stadiums · Yorkshire & the Humber
Belle Vue
Belle Vue — stadium in Doncaster, United Kingdom.
Wikimedia Commons contributors — see linked file page for photographer and licence licence
.jpg){kind=link}
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Doncaster · 2.4 km
About
Belle Vue is a stadium in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1922. Owned by Doncaster Rovers F.C.. Managed by Doncaster Rovers F.C.. Wikidata describes it as: "stadium in Doncaster, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 53.5169°, -1.1047°.
Photo gallery
From the Wikipedia article
Belle Vue was a football stadium in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England, that served as the home ground of Doncaster Rovers from 1922 to 2007. The ground was affectionately known as "Old Belle Vue" (OBV) by fans and at its peak had a total capacity of 40,000.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The ground was opened by Charles E. Sutcliffe from the Football League on Saturday 26 August 1922. The opposition was Gainsborough Trinity. The initial capacity was for 7,000 spectators, which was extended year-on-year as finances allowed. In 1927 the main stand at Doncaster's former ground in the suburb of Bennetthorpe was lifted and moved on rollers to Belle Vue to form the family stand, where it remained until 1985 when the Valley Parade fire in Bradford meant that the old wooden structure was condemned and was demolished. In 1938 the capacity of Belle Vue was increased to 40,000 and it was in 1948 that the stadium recorded its highest attendance of 37,099 against Hull City, although…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 53.5169, -1.1047
- District
- Doncaster
- Parish
- Doncaster, unparished area
- Postcode
- DN4 5FP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Doncaster Central
- Established
- 1922
- Nearest railway station
- Doncaster — 2.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q2894736 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Belle Vue (Doncaster) (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: The Main Stand at Belle Vue (geograph 4502138).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Loading nearby places…
Nearby
Hotels · Yorkshire & the Humber
Hilton Garden Inn Doncaster Racecourse
Hilton Garden Inn Doncaster Racecourse — a hotel in england yorkshire. 4-star. Brand: Hilton Garden Inn.
📷 4Historic houses · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Dome Leisure Centre
The Dome Leisure Centre — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber
South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum
South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum — a museum in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber
South Yorkshire Air Museum
South Yorkshire Air Museum — a museum in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Falklands War Memorial
Falklands War Memorial — a memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Northern Battle of Britain Memorial
Northern Battle of Britain Memorial — a memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Other places from this era
📷 5Stadiums · London
Abbey Stadium
Abbey Stadium — homeground for Cambridge United F.C.
.jpg?width=1200)
📷 5Stadiums · London
Bobby Moore statue
Bobby Moore statue — Public artwork (statue).
📷 5Stadiums · London
Brentford Community Stadium
Brentford Community Stadium — stadium in London, England.
📷 5Stadiums · London
Gallagher Stadium
Gallagher Stadium — Football stadium in Kent, England.
More places in this region
📷 5Stadiums · Yorkshire & the Humber
Belle Vue
Belle Vue — stadium in Wakefield, United Kingdom.
📷 3Stadiums · Yorkshire & the Humber
Bootham Crescent
Bootham Crescent — sports stadium in York, England.
📷 3Stadiums · Yorkshire & the Humber
Cougar Park
Cougar Park — rugby league stadium in Keighley, West Yorkshire.
📷 5Stadiums · Yorkshire & the Humber
Craven Park
Craven Park — rugby League stadium in Kingston upon Hull, England.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Belle Vue?
- Belle Vue is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode DN4 5FP), in the parish of Doncaster, unparished area.
- When was Belle Vue built?
- Built or established in 1922.
- Who runs Belle Vue?
- Belle Vue is operated by Doncaster Rovers F.C..
- How do I get to Belle Vue?
- The nearest railway station is Doncaster, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DN4 5FP.