Spennymoor Town

Brewery Field is quite an open ground with only two sides having structures. On the Wood Vue side is the modern looking Main Stand. This cantilevered covered all seated stand, runs for around half the length of the pitch and straddles the half way line. Called the Ramside Hall Estates Main Stand, it has a sizeable players' tunnel in its middle which splits the 250 seats into two separate blocks. Above the seating is a glassed area which houses the Director's Lounge and corporate hospitality areas. The areas to both sides of the Main Stand are open, with one side housing a small terrace and the other not used for spectator facilities as such apart from being able to stand behind the perimeter fence. Oddly the team dugouts are not situated in front of the Main Stand but on the opposite side of the pitch, which leads to a procession of players and club officials at half and full time. This Tees Crescent side of the ground is a small open terrace that runs the full length of the pitch, although there is a flat standing area directly behind the dugouts. Originally an old Grandstand was present on this side, but after the Bradford City Fire in 1985, it had to be demolished due to safety concerns. This may be why the team dugouts are still located on this side. Although this terrace is only a couple of broad steps high it enjoys an elevated position over the pitch so that you get a good view. Also getting a very good view (and for free) are the upstairs windows of the row of semi-detached houses that overlook Brewery Field from that side. There is also a small club shop on this side of the ground.

At the North End of the ground is a former terrace called the Joyce Hindmarch Memorial Stand, which in the Summer of 2018 had 492 seats installed. This covered seated stand runs the full width of the pitch and is comprised of four rows of seats. Opposite at the Durham Road End which is a small terrace, that in 2019 had a new roof erected, which covers around half the terrace, in the middle behind the goal. Its black angled roof is quite eye-catching. Brewery Field has a set of four floodlight pylons, two on each side.

For most matches away fans are not segregated at Brewery Field. On the rare occasion that they are then visiting supporters are housed in the Durham Road End at one end of the ground, which has a capacity of 600. This small terrace is open to the elements so hope it doesn't rain. The entrance to this terrace is not via the main club entrance but at the end of Tees Crescent. Refreshments, when segregation is in place, are provided by the obligatory burger van. If segregation is not in force then away fans can enjoy the club catering which includes; a range of Pies (£3.50), Cheeseburgers (£4.50), Burgers (£4) and Chilli & Rice (£5). Most visiting fans enjoy their visit to Spennymoor and quite like the Brewery Field ground. The Spennymoor Town fans try hard to get behind their team which helps to create a good atmosphere.

In 2019 a new clubhouse bar was opened at the Durham Road End of the ground. Called the Neil Adams Sports Bar it welcomes visiting supporters and is also family-friendly as long as youngsters are accompanied by an adult. However when matches are segregated at Brewery Field then away fans are unable to access this bar.

A few minutes walk away along Durham Road (going towards the town centre) is the Moors Tavern, which is a community pub that has an affiliation with the football club. Again family friendly it has the added benefit of showing Sky Sports. Away coaches will drop supporters off at The Moors Tavern, which is open from 11am and then be sent away to park at the council offices at Green lane, Spennymoor, DL16 6JQ which is only one mile away for the coaches to drive. The Moors Tavern is the club’s official clubhouse and is open to home and away supporters before and after the game (DL16 6QH) – just 80 metres from the Tees Crescent turnstile at The Brewery Field.

If you continue along Durham Road into the town centre a further two minute walk will have you pass the Spennymoor Working Mens Club in King Street. If you then turn right into Cheapside will find a Wetherspoons pub called 'The Grand Electric Hall' which is located on Cheapside. Apart from offering the usual Wetherspoons fayre, it is listed in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide. Almost opposite the Grand Electric Hall is the Penny Gill a rock-themed pub that welcomes away fans. Also, located within a 10-minute walk of Brewery Field is Tudhoe Victory Club, 67 York Villas, Tudhoe Spennymoor DL16 6LP  Telephone: 01388 814080 who offer free parking for comfortably up to 100 cars or 6-8 coaches on a ratio of for visiting fans on the club’s substantial car park. All of the Victory club’s facilities would be made available on arrival for travelling fans (toilets, bar, Live Sports) plus if requested (numbers in advance) pie and peas or a selection of sandwiches and Tea and Coffee.  A free packed lunch and non-alcoholic beverages would be made available to all coach drivers.

From the South
Leave the A1(M) at Junction 60 and take the A689 towards Bishop Auckland. At the next roundabout take the third exit onto the A167, still going towards Bishop Auckland. At the next roundabout, take the first exit signposted Kirk Merrington. At the end of this road after passing the Half Moon pub on your left, you will reach a junction where you turn left and then at the T-Junction (with the Fox and Hounds Inn in front of you), turn right. At the next roundabout take the first exit towards Spennymoor. At the next roundabout, which is the junction with the A688, take the third exit towards the town centre. At the next roundabout take the third exit onto the High Street.and then just before the pedestrian area turn left. At the mini roundabout take the first exit onto Durham Road. After passing the Moor Tavern on your left, the entrance to the ground is the third road up on the left.

Car Parking

There is no parking for visiting supporters at the ground, however, there is street parking in the area or you can use one of the town centre car parks.Parking at the ground is currently for players and officials with limited disabled supporter parking which must be booked prior to the fixture date by contacting Steven Lawson on 07871206474 or stevenlawson_16@hotmail.co.uk.

Supporters are strongly advised to use public transport or utilise car sharing and give themselves plenty of time for travel.  Supporters are requested to respect the surrounding areas and show consideration to neighbouring residents. The local police teams may ticket cars that are illegally or inconsiderately parked.

Durham Road and Wood Vue tend to be very congested on match days so we the Club recommend that away supporters use the main Car Park behind the Town Hall or the Leisure Centre, which is a short walk from the ground. Parking is free. Don’t, however, use the Iceland / Home Bargains car park as you are liable to get a fine after a couple of hours.

Away coaches will drop supporters off at The Moors Tavern, which is open from 11am and then be sent away to park at the council offices at Green lane, Spennymoor, DL16 6JQ which is only one mile away for the coaches to drive. For coach Parking: please contact Steven Lawson on 07871206474

There is no railway station in Spennymoor itself. The nearest is Durham Railway Station: which is just over six miles away. Durham Railway Station is well served by trains from London Kings Cross, Newcastle, Liverpool Lime Street and Birmingham New Street.

Either take a taxi or you can catch Bus Service No:6 which runs a regular service from Durham Bus Station along Durham Road, past the Spennymoor Town ground. The bus takes around 20 minutes to make the journey. See the Arriva website for timetables and more details. Adam Hodson a visiting Stockport County fan adds; 'Anyone Travelling to Spennymoor from Durham Bus Station, then catch Number 6 Service bound for Cockfield or West Auckland. Buses depart from Stand J at Durham Bus Station. For evening Matches, 18:40 is The latest departure for a 19:45 Match'.  

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Adults: £14
Over 60's: £9
Under 18's £4
Under 10's Free*

* When accompanied by a paying adult.

Official Matchday Programme: £2.50

Bishop Auckland, Blyth Spartans and Darlington.

Special thanks 'Dan of the 92' and to Jon Hayes, Jonathan Gallagher and John Magill for providing photos of the Brewery Field, Spennymoor Town. Visit Jon Hayes Groundhopping United blog.

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Official Website: www.spennymoortownfc.co.uk

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Record Attendance

2,670 v Darlington
16th February 2013, Northern League Division One
(This record attendance is for the Spennymoor Town FC that were formed in 2005)

Average Attendance
2018-2019: 829 (National League North)
2017-2018: 834 (National League North)
2016-2017: 555 (Northern Premier League)