KAL Group Stadium is Gainsborough Trinity Football Club’s ground in central Gainsborough, Lincolnshire. Also known as the Northolme, it sits a few minutes’ walk from the Market Square and main shopping centre, making it straightforward to combine a match visit with time in town.
- Address: The KAL Group Stadium, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 2QW.
- From the town centre: the club describes the walk from Market Square and the main shopping centre as a few minutes.
- Rail: Gainsborough Central and Gainsborough Lea Road are the town’s two station options.
- Match entry: check fixture-specific details, since entry times are published for individual matches.
Where is KAL Group Stadium?
KAL Group Stadium is in central Gainsborough, and the club gives its address as The KAL Group Stadium, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 2QW. The sponsored name refers to Gainsborough Trinity’s ground, which is also called the Northolme.
Gainsborough Trinity moved to the Northolme in 1884. At the time, the ground’s only spectator facility was a small covered stand in its south-west corner.
How do you get to KAL Group Stadium on foot from the town centre?
The stadium is a few minutes’ walk from Gainsborough Market Square and the main shopping centre, according to the club. Its central location makes a town-centre visit easy to pair with a match. For a longer route around the area, the one-day walk around Gainsborough town centre gives you a way to plan time on foot.
The club describes the ground as being in central Gainsborough but does not give a turn-by-turn walking route. Use the stadium’s address when planning your approach, and allow time to find the entrance on arrival.
What are the rail connections for a match visit?
Gainsborough Central and Gainsborough Lea Road are both options for reaching the town by rail. National Rail gives Gainsborough Lea Road’s address as Lea Road, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 1AH. The guide to Gainsborough Central station and the walk into town can help you plan the station leg of your visit.
At Gainsborough Lea Road, all platforms have step-free access via long or steep ramps or via streets; the station has no lifts. It has 12 parking spaces, none of which are accessible parking spaces. Check National Rail for current station information before travelling.
What should you check before setting out?
Match entry times and access arrangements can vary by fixture, so check the club’s official site before you go. The club publishes match entry times in individual fixture notices rather than giving regular stadium opening hours.
Parking around the ground needs particular attention. The club says street parking is limited and asks visitors to park considerately, without inconveniencing residents. Its ground car park is generally reserved for players, officials and media transport; spaces may be available to visitors on match days for a small charge, subject to capacity.
Town-centre car parks are also available, all no more than a 10-minute walk from the ground. Confirm the arrangements for your fixture before setting out.
How can you combine a match with time in central Gainsborough?
Since the ground is close to Market Square and the main shopping centre, you can plan a town-centre stop before or after the match. The club’s description places both within a few minutes’ walk of the stadium, so the town centre and the match fit into the same outing without requiring a separate destination.
White Hart Hotel is about a 6-minute walk from the stadium. Check the relevant venue’s current arrangements before making it part of your plans.
FAQs
What is KAL Group Stadium also called?
It is also known as the Northolme and is the home ground of Gainsborough Trinity Football Club.
Where is KAL Group Stadium?
The club gives the address as The KAL Group Stadium, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 2QW.
Does the stadium have regular opening hours?
The club publishes match entry times in individual fixture notices rather than regular stadium opening hours. Check the notice for the match you plan to attend.
Is there parking at the ground?
The club says its car park is generally reserved for players, officials and media transport. Visitor spaces may be available on match days for a small charge, subject to capacity.