Join us in our friendly pub heated by an open fire, and famed for it’s great beer.There’s a beautiful large rear garden, as well as an area outside the front for those who prefer to people-watch while relaxing before and after the football.Find us on the main street in the town centre, opposite Tesco.
Last Result: Saturday 19th April 2008 Malvern Town 0 Rothwell Town 1 Southern League - Midland Division Attendance: 54
Current League Position: 18th
Average Home Attendance 2007/08 122
Average Home Attendance 2006/07 136
Ground Address: Home Close, Cecil Street, Rothwell, Northamptonshire, NN14 2EZ
Ground Directions: Take the A14 then the A6 to Rothwell. In town centre turn right at roundabout (left if coming from the south) into Bridge Street. Then take third left into Tresham Street, ground is at the top on left.
Public Transport: Rothwell is three miles from Kettering British rail station. Buses from Kettering to Rothwell will be heading to Market Harborough.
Rothwell Town, or The Bones, were formed in 1895. They currently play in the Southern League and as the pictures show have a nice old ground and social club. The record attendance for Cecil Street was set in 1971 for a game with Northamptonshire rivals Irthlingborough Diamonds, 2,508 turned up to watch the sides play in a United Counties League fixture.
The floodlights at Rothwell Town are old fashioned but impressive. Not so many years ago you could see a football ground from miles away because of the floodlights, sadly now many of the new 'lego land' grounds in the Football League and Premiership opt for the built into the stand variety.
View of the small stand behind the goal.
The main Stand at Rothwell Town, again old fashioned but its a symbol of what makes non-league football ground so great.
This season's programme at Rothwell sells for £1.20, as a one off purchase its great value as there is lots to read.
What to do when in Rothwell
Rothwell is a historic Northamptonshire market town, formerly known as Rowell.There is a wealth of lovely buildings in this attractive small town and those with time to spare to take a leisurely stroll around it are well rewarded by the architectural gems to be discovered.One such building is the delightful MARKET HOUSE on Market Hill, designed by William Grumbold.As a Catholic at a time of religious persecution, he was to spend long periods in prison for his beliefs. Unable to openly practice his faith, he encoded symbols of it into his buildings. It is no coincidence that Market House is cross shaped.
Although Rothwell is relatively small and sits next to the major town of Kettering it is a surprisingly busy town at weekends and during weekday evenings.The Woolpack in the middle of town is a lively place which offers everything from real ales, an open fireplace and a large garden as well as live bands.And for the real hard-core of you, there’s even a resident cat to stroke in the bar!The town centre is seconds from Rothwell Town FC, and a very short drive from Corinthians.
Best Performance in the FA Cup: 4th Qualifying Round 1999/00
Best Performance in the FA Trophy: 2nd Round 1994/95
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The Woolpack
The main Stand at Rothwell Town, again old fashioned but its a symbol of what makes non-league football ground so great.
