Welcome to North Shields Football Club
North Shields Football Club is a fan-friendly club and we warmly welcome all supporters to the Daren Persson Stadium @ Ralph Gardner Park. Whether you’re a home or away fan, we hope you enjoy your visit. This guide provides everything you need to know about our ground and matchday experience.
Admission Prices – 2025/26 Season
(Northern League & Most Cup Fixtures)
- Adults: £8
- Concessions (Senior Citizens): £5
- Under-16s: £2
- All tickets are payable at the turnstiles – cash & card is accepted.
(Please note that matches may be all-ticket for high-profile games.) - Season Tickets (league games only) are available from the Club Office on matchdays.
- Carers admitted free of charge – please email info@northshieldsfc.co.uk to arrange your carer’s ticket.
Finding Us
Address:
Daren Persson Stadium
Ralph Gardner Park
North Shields
NE29 0SS
By Car
There is limited parking at the stadium, with plenty of free on-street parking available on West Percy Road, directly adjacent to the ground.
By Metro
We’re just a short walk from two Tyne & Wear Metro stations:
- Meadow Well – approx. 5-minute walk
- North Shields – approx. 10-minute walk
Take a coast-bound train from Monument station in Newcastle city centre.
By Bus
The 306 bus service (Newcastle Haymarket to Tynemouth) stops near the stadium on Waterville Road (East).
Tyne Tunnel Users
Travelling from south of the Tyne? You may use a toll road:
- ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition) means you no longer need to stop.
- Pay by midnight the day after your journey.
- Payment options:
- Online at TT2.co.uk
- TT2 App
- Phone: 0191 574 0030
- PayPoint retailers
Before the Match
The Robins Nest (Clubhouse)
Open from:
- 1pm on Saturday matchdays
- 6pm on midweek matchdays
Enjoy pre-match refreshments and a warm welcome from fellow supporters.
Inside the Stadium
Seating & Segregation
The Daren Persson Stadium welcomes both home and away fans.
Segregation will be in place for high-profile fixtures as required.
Matchday Programme
Our official matchday programme is available for £3 on matchdays.
Club Merchandise
Scarves, hats, badges and more are available on matchdays.
Shop online anytime at our club store: Click here to visit (insert link)
Disabled Supporters
- Disabled supporters qualify for concession pricing (£5).
- Carers are admitted free – contact info@northshieldsfc.co.uk to arrange.
