Accrington Stanley Football Club
Wham Stadium, Livingstone Road, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 5BX
Tours will provide a behind-the-scenes glimpse and the chance to see Stanley’s history timeline and learn more about the fantastic history of the club. The tours will be led by Accrington Stanley’s Supporter Liaison Officer, Robert Houseman. They will provide a unique experience of one of the original founder members of the Football League, dating back to 1888.
Accrington Stanley moved into the Wham Stadium (known to many as the Crown Ground after the pub that adjoins it) in 1970, and it is currently one of the smallest stadiums in the Football League. Since moving to their current site, they have gradually started climbing the League again. Accrington Stanley, Who Are They? It is a well-known slogan that was used in an advert by the Milk Marketing Board. It features two young Liverpool FC fans. One tells the other that star Liverpool player Ian Rush had told him that if he didn’t drink milk, he would only be good enough to play for Accrington Stanley. The other fan asks, ‘Accrington Stanley, who are they?’ The first boy replies, ‘Exactly.
Timings & Tours
- Wednesday 17 September:
- Tours: 0930-1030 & 1100-1200
Location & directions
Wham Stadium, Livingstone Road, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 5BX
- Directions:
- M65, Accrington Bypass/A56 and Burnley Rd/A679 to Livingstone Rd in Accrington.
- Contact on day:
- Robert Houseman
- Telephone number:
- +441254356950
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- Please pre-book by phone or email.
- Booking contact name:
- Robert Houseman
- Booking telephone number:
- +441254356950
- Booking email:
- [email protected]
Additional information
- Max no of people per tour:
- 25
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s)
