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Away Travel Info: cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens

cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens – the home of Northampton Saints – is located in the St James district of Northampton, approximately one mile from the town centre.

By Car

From the North (via M1): Exit off motorway at junction 16 and follow the A45 to Northampton. At Cineworld roundabout turn right (down the hill). At TGI Fridays turn left and then straight over the next roundabout (the football ground should now be on your left). Follow signs to car parks.

From the South (via the M1): Exit off motorway at junction 15A and follow the signs towards Sixfields. Turn right at roundabout (next to TGI Fridays) where Saints supporter car parks are clearly marked. Go straight over mini roundabout next to the Walter Tull Memorial and follow signs for car parks. There are season ticket car parks and pay and display car parks available.

From Welford, Market Harborough Areas: Continue down the A508 (from Market Harborough) or A5199 (from Welford) to the Kingsthorpe area of Northampton. Turn right at the major set of traffic lights (The Cock Hotel is on the corner), signposted Sixfields. Continue on this road until you get to Cineworld roundabout (approximately 3 miles) - go straight over and down the hill. Then continue as from M1 North.

From the East: Follow A45 to M1 junction 15. Head north to junction 15A then follow directions from the South.

Car Parking

cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens has over 1,500 spaces available across six car parks, all within walking distance of the stadium itself

Please use the postcode NN5 5JT for satellite navigation devices, as most systems will take you to the main entrance of the ground not the car parks.

By Rail

Northampton is on the West Coast main line and is served by London Midland, who provide regular rail services from London Euston and Birmingham New Street. The journey is approximately 1 hour in each direction.

Northampton train station is approximately 20 minutes walk from Franklins Gardens - turn right out of the station and continue past Thomas A Becket pub, Church and Co factory and bus station. At fork in road bear left and Franklins Gardens is on your left.

Alternatively take the number 22 bus; the stop is right outside the station. Services run approximately every 20 minutes.



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Gallagher Premiership
Pos Team Pld Pts
1 Bath 17 71
2 Leicester Tigers 17 56
3 Sale Sharks 17 54
4 Bristol Bears 17 53
5 Gloucester 17 51
6 Saracens 17 51
7 Harlequins 17 47
8 Northampton Saints 17 43
9 Exeter Chiefs 17 27
10 Newcastle Falcons 17 13

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