The Darlington Arena

Originally founded in 1946 post World War II by the Old Boys of Darlington Queen Elizabeth Grammar School, Mowden Park are a historic club from the North East of England that has been on a distinguished journey for over half a century. Mowden Park’s unique resurrection of the seater Arena has given it title as the largest rugby club venue in the country, with only England’s HQ Twickenham Stadium representing a greater rugby specific capacity. Far more than just a rugby venue the Arena has been redeveloped to represent a first rate setting for sport, event and business use. The inspiring 40+ acre site now includes the main Arena and pitch, additional floodlit pitches and training facilities, an 8 acre car park with 1500 parking spots, various gyms and leisure spaces, commercial offices and resident businesses, food and beverage outlets, extensive conferencing and event spaces, classroom and business training areas.