St James' Park

St. James' Park is the oldest football stadium in the North East, with football having first played on the turf as early as 1880. It became the home of Newcastle United in 1892 and its development has since been one of much intrigue, debate and excitement. St James’ Park has, and always will, be a talking point of the region. The modern home of the Magpies is a towering structure that, with its white cantilever roof and dominating support beams, is visible across the city. Housing 52,404 supporters, it is the sixth largest football stadium in the United Kingdom. On matchdays the stadium it is a hive of activity as fans flock to support the team as it competes in the English Premier League. However, St. James' Park has also been used for international football, as a football venue for the 2012 Olympics, as a venue for the 2015 Rugby World Cup and as a venue for Rugby League’s Magic Weekend in 2015. It has also hosted music concerts and been used as a set for film and reality TV