Academy Stadium, Manchester

Name: Academy Stadium
Address: 400 Ashton New Road, Manchester, United Kingdom

#416 among attractions in Manchester

Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Football

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Academy Stadium is a football stadium in Manchester, England, forming part of the Etihad Campus. Announced on 19 September 2011 as part of an 80-acre training facility to cater for around 400 youth players at a time, the campus was opened on 8 December 2014. The stadium, known simply as Academy Stadium, was inaugurated by students of Manchester Metropolitan University, who played the official first games on the pitch on 14 December 2014. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 2014Capacity: 7000Coordinates: 53°28'53"N, 2°11'34"W

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400 Ashton New RoadBradfordManchester United Kingdom

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Academy Stadium – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: City of Manchester Stadium, National Cycling Centre, Elizabeth Gaskell's House, Manchester Velodrome.

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Manchester City FC's home ground
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Sport venue, Sport, Outdoor activities
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Museum
Elizabeth Gaskell's House, Manchester
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Sport venue, Sport
Manchester Velodrome, Manchester
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Manchester Climbing Centre, Manchester
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Museum, History museum, Vernacular architecture
Clayton Hall, Manchester
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Gothic Revival architecture, Church, Spiritual
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Church
St Cross Church, Manchester
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Park, Bike trail
Clayton Vale, Manchester
25 min walk • Clayton Vale is an area of green space in Clayton, Manchester, through which the River Medlock flows. Redeveloped in 1986, the land has a rich industrial and social history.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Academy Stadium?

Nearby attractions include St Cross Church, Manchester (13 min walk), Clayton Hall, Manchester (15 min walk), Philips Park, Manchester (16 min walk), Beswick, Manchester (17 min walk).

How to get to Academy Stadium by public transport?

The nearest stations to Academy Stadium:

Tram

Velopark • Lines: Asht, Eccl, Mcuk (2 min walk)
Clayton Hall • Lines: Asht, Eccl, Mcuk (12 min walk)

Bus

Alan Turing Way/Ashton New Road • Lines: 53 (3 min walk)
ALAN TURING WAY/Wilson Street • Lines: 53 (7 min walk)

Train

Ashburys (17 min walk)
Ardwick (28 min walk)