How to find us
How to find us
Easy to reach by car, rail and air.
cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens is located in the St James district of Northampton, just minutes from junction 15A of the M1. Whether you're joining us for a conference, corporate event, or private function, our venue is easy to reach by car, rail, or air.
Northampton Saints have called Franklin's Gardens home since the late 1880s, making it one of the longest-established rugby grounds in England. Unlike a hotel or conference centre, several of our spaces offer direct pitch views, making this a genuinely unique corporate event venue in Northampton and the East Midlands.
Our address:
cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens,
Franklin's Gardens,
Northampton,
NN5 5BG.
For sat nav, use postcode NN5 5JT to reach the car park entrance rather than the main stadium entrance.
Getting to us by car and public transport
Getting to us by car and public transport
By car
M1 Motorway
cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens is just five minutes from the M1, making it one of the most accessible event venues in Northamptonshire.
Exit the M1 at junction 15A (or junction 16) and follow signs for Northampton and Sixfields. At the third roundabout after leaving the motorway, turn right onto the A5076. Go straight over the mini roundabout onto Edgar Mobbs Way - the stadium and car parks are clearly signposted from here.
We have 1,500 on-site car parking spaces.
For sat nav, use postcode NN5 5JT to reach the car park entrance rather than the main stadium entrance.
By rail
Northampton train station is approximately a 10-minute walk from the venue. On leaving the station, turn right onto Weedon Road and follow the road around, cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens is clearly visible on the left-hand side.
Taxis are available from the rank directly outside the station, or the Number 9 bus stops nearby.
By air
cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens is within easy reach of several major airports via the M1:
- London Luton Airport — easily accessible via the M1
- East Midlands Airport — easily accessible via the M1
- Birmingham International Airport — easily accessible by road, with onward rail connections also available
More than another conference venue
From intimate boardrooms to a 600-capacity stadium, with modern AV, in-house catering, and a dedicated events team. Five minutes from the M1 and just an hour from London, Birmingham, Oxford, and Cambridge, if you're looking for something different for a conference, away day, gala dinner, or private hire, this is it.
