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St James' Park

St James' Park is a football stadium in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, and the home ground of Newcastle United.

Updated September 12, 20261 min readCited sources

St James' Park is a major football stadium in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, and the home ground of Newcastle United since 1892.

What it is

St James' Park is a football stadium located near Newcastle city centre, about 500 metres north of Central station. It has been used for football since 1880 and has been Newcastle United's home since 1892. The stadium is one of the largest in England, with a commonly cited seating capacity of 52,264.

Key details

The stadium's address is Barrack Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4ST. It hosts Newcastle United matches and other football events. Published capacity figures vary slightly by source, but 52,264 is the standard figure. The ground has been expanded and redeveloped over time.

Access and tours

St James' Park is accessible on foot from Newcastle Central station and by local city transport. Newcastle United offers stadium tours that showcase the stands, facilities, and club history. Tour availability and times can change, so check ahead.

In short

  • Home of Newcastle United since 1892
  • Seating capacity of 52,264
  • Located near Newcastle city centre and Central station
  • One of England's largest football stadiums
Canadian angle

Newcastle United has a Canadian connection through global Premier League support and televised coverage in Canada, but the stadium itself has no specific Canada-based connection in the available sources.

Quick questions

Where is St James' Park?
It is in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, near the city centre on Barrack Road.
What is the capacity of St James' Park?
The commonly cited seated capacity is 52,264.
How do I get to St James' Park?
The stadium is about 500 metres north of Newcastle Central station, reachable on foot or by local city transport.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_James%27_Park
    Supports: Stadium location, home team, football use since 1880, home of Newcastle United since 1892, seating capacity, proximity to Central station.
  2. Newcastle United — https://www.newcastleunited.com/en/st-james-park
    Supports: Official identification of St. James' Park as the home of Newcastle United.
  3. Visit London — https://www.visitlondon.com/things-to-do/place/607161-st-jamess-park
    Supports: Not relevant to this stadium; provided in search results as an alternate topic and helps disambiguate the London park.
  4. Apple Maps — https://maps.apple.com/place?place-id=I7CC5ED2A1BE9140
    Supports: Stadium location in Newcastle upon Tyne, home of Newcastle United, capacity figure, and historical home-ground details.