Deepdale

Deepdale Events

Deepdale hosts Football Soccer ⚽ events. It is also the home venue of Preston North End.

Deepdale Travel & Parking

🏟️ Address: Deepdale, Sir Tom Finney Way, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 6RU, United Kingdom Directions in Google Maps

Deepdale Hotels & Accommodation

Preston offers tourists a range of accommodation options from budget-friendly guesthouses to premium hotels, ensuring a comfortable stay that caters to all budgets.

📍 Where To Stay

The city centre is ideal for those looking to be at the heart of the action, offering easy access to the Preston Guild Hall, the Harris Museum, Art Gallery & Library, and a wealth of shopping and dining options. For travellers who prefer quieter stays, the picturesque Avenham and Miller Parks, located just south of the centre, provide serene accommodation options within reach of natural beauty and the serene River Ribble.

For those interested in experiencing Preston's lively student atmosphere, the area near the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) is full of affordable lodging, vibrant cafes, and bars tailored to a younger crowd. Moreover, visitors drawn to historical charm may find Winckley Square to be a delightful spot. This Georgian square is lined with boutique hotels and is a stone's throw from the main high streets and eateries.

For a unique stay, the marina at Preston Docks, slightly outside the city centre, offers a different pace of life with modern apartments overlooking the boats and water, and access to cinema, shops, and restaurants.

Travelling within Preston is convenient with its compact city layout making it ideal for exploring on foot. Public transport is reliable with a network of buses connecting the main areas of interest, the bus station itself being an icon of Brutalist architecture. For those venturing further afield or looking for quicker travel, taxi services are readily available, and the city's road layout provides straightforward driving for those with cars.

About Deepdale

Deepdale, located in Preston, United Kingdom, is a football stadium that serves as the home ground for Preston North End Football Club. It is recognised as the world's oldest continuously used football venue hosting professional matches.

📜 History

The stadium began life as Deepdale Farm, which was leased to Preston North End's cricket team in 1875. The sports club began playing rugby there in 1877 and the following year they branched out into association football, although Preston North End Football Club was not formally founded until 1880 when the club decided to devote itself solely to the beautiful game.

Deepdale was also used for baseball, first being used as such in 1890. It was also used by the famous Dick, Kerr Ladies women's football team, who played – and beat – a number of men's professional teams in front of huge crowds.

Initially consisting of little more than a field with few facilities, Deepdale has undergone numerous transformations throughout the decades.

Between 2001 and 2010, Deepdale's Bill Shankly Kop stand housed the National Football Museum, outside which stands a statue of club legend Sir Tom Finney.