This is the home of Darlington football club, a 25,000 capacity stadium built by George Reynolds…read morewho swore to take the club all the way to the Premiership from the 3rd division.Sadly he only took us to the play offs at Wembly where we lost; that was the beginning of the end of for George as results and the crowd turned against him. But he saved the club from extinction and left us with a marvelous stadium that recently saw a great concert from Elton John with others in the pipeline. The club are involved with the community and hold classes for youngsters who are struggling at school. With facilities for functions such as weddings and a wonderful restaurant open on most nights and Sunday afternoon; the club are looking to the future and have plans to build a training ground and hotel with links to a province in China for future trade.

I love the pavilion - it is a great sports venue and caters for all age ranges from the childrens…read moreparties and fitness classes ran in school holidays to the gym and fitness classes, tournaments, and OAP classes. Check out the teesactive.co.uk website for details of all the facilities this place offers. I am a gym member and the gym is great - it was recently refurbished and has top of the line new machines and well trained staff to help you get the best out of your gym sessions. If you get a monthly gym membership (lots of packages on offer) all the fitness classes here, and at the Forum as well as the swimming pools in billingham, thornaby and stockton are included at no extra charge. Well worth the subscription you pay and it is reasonably priced unlike some gyms in the area.

The worst experience I've ever had going to an organised event…read more Unfortunately I have to carry epi pens and other such items in a back pack for my health which I was told to ditch or throw away by the head of security after my bag was checked three times by other security and a drug/bomb dog. Had life saving medication on and the guy didn't care, I either threw my bag away (£70) as he wasn't letting me in with it. It could have been rolled up and put into the black bag I was given by one of his subordinates after he stormed off like a child. He also said that women were allowed in with theirs as their bags are "fashionable" accessories. I'm sorry but mine saves my life!!! I went to see a comedy show, this wasn't the start I wanted and hated my experience/night that I paid good money for. I lost my £70 bag as it wasn't there when I came out. Head of security needs some more training

No more trekking over to Manchester to see anyone remotely decent is the hope…read more I'd had my reservations going in, from the outside I think it looks somewhat like a little bit of a monstrosity, but once inside that's forgotten - the First Direct Leeds Arena has arrived, and it's goooood. So very very goooood. The build quality and the finish on the place is fantastic and when you couple that with the really helpful staff they've managed to find somewhere, my feeling is that the Arena is brilliant. I was lucky enough to be the guest (albeit paid) of Gaucho and in their box, and again much like the whole of the Arena, the finish quality is fantastic, kitted out with fridges, sofas, comfy chairs and then a bank of arena seating for when the acts come on. The Cadbury chocolate which was branded for the act was a nice touch too. Holding only 13,000 people it's apparently a 'small' arena, and that's a good thing for me because as someone who loves going to gigs but really cant abide standing 800 metres away from who you're watching, the idea of the arena held thoughts of being too far away to see the act. This isn't the case, and with 13,000 people it still almost feels intimate. I can honestly say that I'm really looking forward to seeing who it attracts, because it really is top notch, it really should bring Leeds some great, really big acts. And yes, I'm really looking forward to not having to trek over to Manchester too. Also, Elton John totally rocked on the official opening night.

If you spend the night at my place and your clothing ends up strewn across the floor, I won't mind…read morethat you left your Bra in My Hall. (brainmyhall) as long as your Lane down in my bed. In fact this stadium is named after the concept... Brainmyhall Lane. First-Hand Experience: More info about my personal experience at this stadium - I absolutely love Bramall Lane. It's infinitely better than Hillsborough, the other Sheffield stadium. I've seen Oxford play here (and get beaten) a long time ago, but recently I saw a Sheffield home game in League Two, and the fans were just as loud as any Prem stadium! They're such amazing passionate fans and this is just such a cauldron. I've seen maybe 3 games here and can't wait to go to a 4th, probably in 2016. I have pictures of my time here and will always consider a part of me a SUFC supporter because of these intense experiences. I've been to most UK & US stadiums, due to lifelong obsessions with travel, sport & especially footy (soccer to Americans). Born & raised in England, I followed Oxford United (hometown team) to stadia all over the country at away games, and later Liverpool (fave team) around. Every stadium review - like all my reviews - are from first-hand personal experience, usually from several visits. In 2011, I was on music tour in the UK, and visited most stadiums for fun in my spare time. As recently as Fall 2014, when I was "stuck" in UK for 3 months, I went to hundreds yet again while travelling. I have pictures of me at most, which I'll post later. Also, when back in UK I'll take more pix, and add more stadia! *** return to regular review *** This is one of the best stadiums in England, easily. It's loud, obnoxious, intense, modern and rebuilt, but old and historical. It's closed in, it's beautiful, it's fantastic. I don't even particularly love Sheffield United, but they have a hell of a tradition, a hell of a support, and a hell of a team. The Blades. Bramall holds 32k people and gets intense crowds for sure. It's right near town and is a wonderful place to watch footy. It was built way the hell back in 1855 too so it's one of the oldest grounds in the UK. Back in those days, rent for the ground was 70 pounds a year... haha. 1862 was the first footy game... Sheffield FC vs Hallam FC. England have played here 5 times. There are 10 or 12 other reviews for this stadium, but they are incorrectly under the club page for SUFC. Hopefully theywill be moved over here soon.

Blunders aplenty at Blundell Park over the years, which might be why Grimsby Town, who play here,…read moreare languishing in the conference. But when the wind whips off the North Sea and batters the Grimsby coastline, the stadium, which is just a few feet from the shore, really takes a pelting, and so do the opponents. This is a proper stadium, the kind which you will not find in many places. This is traditional lower-league English football, intimate and raucous but open to the elements. First-Hand Experience: More info about my personal experience at this stadium - I spent a night sleeping right next to this wonderful non league stadium that used to be a league stadium, and a good one. It still has all the charm and character... it's enclosed and it's intense and it's big. I have to give it 5 stars because based on the two games I've seen here (2005 and 2011), this is one of the best stadiums in the country in the lower leagues. Come and see it for yourself. I've been to most UK & US stadiums, due to lifelong obsessions with travel, sport & especially footy (soccer to Americans). Born & raised in England, I followed Oxford United (hometown team) to stadia all over the country at away games, and later Liverpool (fave team) around. Every stadium review - like all my reviews - are from first-hand personal experience, usually from several visits. In 2011, I was on music tour in the UK, and visited most stadiums for fun in my spare time. As recently as Fall 2014, when I was "stuck" in UK for 3 months, I went to hundreds yet again while travelling. I have pictures of me at most, which I'll post later. Also, when back in UK I'll take more pix, and add more stadia! *** return to regular review *** Yes, I've visited every ground and club in the UK (it was a little mission I was on, a long time ago), but there are very few I actually spent the night at. However, I spent the night at Blundell Park once. Parked next to it, actually, sleeping in the car. There was a creaking hanging sign on a nearby pub in the howling wind that gave the place a real haunted feel. I'd just dropped off one of my CDs at the house of a fan of my music who lived in Grimsby. Wonderful stadium, wonderful club, 5/5 all round.

Trent Bridge, the home of Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club, is a world famous cricketing…read morelandmark. Recognised as one of the finest cricket venues across the globe, it has acted as host for county and Test cricket since 1838 and is the world's third oldest Test ground. It can now host 17,000 people on a match day and is regularly sold out for Test and One-day Internationals, as well as offering many other facilities to visitors and guests from around Nottingham and further afield. The stewarding is friendly and helpful, the bars plentiful and efficient, and there is a good cricket shop. The Club Library houses a terrific collection of books and you can while away time there if rain should intervene.

Trent Bridge is a great place to whittle away the hours watching both international and domestic…read morecricket. With a capacity of 17,500 (after the new stand was erected) the grounds are certainly not small in stature but it is able to maintain its friendly and welcoming nature which is helped by the many staff and stewards who are on site. Although I'm not the biggest cricket fan around, I have been here several times with my partner and have still always enjoyed the whole experience. It does seem to be particularly exciting when Trent Bridge plays host to Test cricket.