A trip to the frozen north this weekend for QPR. If you’re heading to Blackbun wrap up warm and follow our guide.

Ground Name: Ewood Park

Capacity: 31,367

Address: Bolton Road , Blackburn, Lancashire , BB2 4JF

Main Number: 0871 702 1875

Box Office: 0871 222 1444

By Car: It’s a long trek this, some 225 miles one way from Loftus Road, and starts be either taking the M1 or the M40 out of London to the M6. Leave the M6 at junction 29, signposted Burnley and Blackburn , and take the M65 to junction four. Leave there and take the fourth exit following signs for Blackburn and Darwen on the A666 ominously. Turn right at the first set of traffic lights. Follow that road for a mile and the ground appears on the right.

Map:

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Parking: There are a variety of private car parks around the ground charging in the region of a fiver, although if you park close to the stadium expect to be held up after the match as all roads are closed for half an hour after full time to allow the crowds to disperse safely. To avoid this then on your way down the Bolton Road A666 turn right at the lights after the Total petrol garage and park on the industrial estate for £3. There’s a longer walk, but you’ll be straight out afterwards.

Train: Blackburn, and Mill Hill which is marginally closer to the ground, lies on the Blackpool to Scarborough line which goes through Preston, Leeds and York . It’s also served by stopping services from Manchester . So it’s West Coast mainline from Euston with a change at either Manchester or Preston for the R’s. At this late notice you'll struggle to get a return ticket for less than £79.30 off peak return, with one change at Preston . For future reference you can save money on an advance booking by going via Leeds which was available at under £40 until a couple of weeks ago.

Blackburn station is a 20-25 minute walk of about two miles. Darwen bound 1,3 and 225 buses leave from right outside the station and go to the ground. To walk turn left out of the station and then left again to reach a major road junction under the railway bridge. Follow the Great Bolton Street straight on for more than a mile past the Infirmary and canal and after another railway bridge the ground should appear on your left.

Coach: The official coach leaves Loftus Road at 8.30am and the Target Roundabout at 9am. The price is £32 adults, £21 seniors and young adults and £19 for juniors with the usual discount for season ticket holders. The LSA is running two coaches from the Springbok leaving at 8am but both are now sold out.

Pubs: The traditional haunt of the away fans is The Fernhurst, across the main Bolton Road from the away end. This is a large pub offering Sky and food with parking for away fans as well. Many other pubs in the vicinity will advertise themselves as home fans only although the guide says the Golden Cup further up the Bolton Road , and the Bear Hotel offer a mix of both sets of fans with no problems. The Navigation pub also has a mix and is ideal for fans coming from Mill Hill station. Slim pickings around Blackburn station itself in our experience.

Tickets: QPR have been allocated 2,946 tickets for this priced £25 adults, £15 seniors and £7 juniors. These are on general sale until close of business on Thursday and will then be returned for sale on the day. Disabled tickets are priced the same with a free helper.

Links >>> Detailed Fans Guide to Ewood Park >>> Official Website

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