JJB Stadium

Stadium Information

Team: Wigan Athletic
Stadium: The JJB Stadium
Address: Robin Park, Newtown, Wigan WN5 0UZ, Tel: 01942 770 460
Capacity: 25,135

Directions
Wigan Athletic plays their home matches at the JJB Stadium. The ground is located in the Robin Park district of Wigan. The city is situated not far from Manchester, Liverpool and Preston. Although it is not exactly a prime destination for tourists, Wigan does offer some charm and it does have a number of affordable accommodations for those going to watch Wigan Athletic play at JJB Stadium. More travel information to Wigan Athletic games.

Hotels near JJB Stadium
Before you decide where you are going to stay when you travel to a match at JJB Stadium, you need to determine what you want from the experience. If you are looking for a place to crash before or after the game, Wigan offers a number of reasonable hotels. If you are looking for a bigger city experience with a vibrant nightlife scene, you might want to consider staying in either Manchester or Liverpool. Both cities offer easy access to Wigan and to JJB Stadium. Here are a few hotel options that are worth checking out.

• Quality Hotel Wigan, River Way, Wigan, WN1 3SS – A moderately priced hotel smack in the middle of Wigan city center, it is about five minutes from the train station and a half an hour from the airports in Manchester and Liverpool. Rooms start at £55.
• Hotel Britannia, 35 Portland Street, Manchester – An architectural masterpiece that sits in the heart of Manchester. This is a surprisingly affordable option considering its charm and grace. An easy train ride away from Wigan. Rooms start at £59.
• Devonshire House Hotel, 293-297 Edge Lane, Liverpool – Two miles from Liverpool city center and right near the M62, this is a simple place with great rates. It is close to the roads that will lead you right to Wigan’s JJB Stadium. Rooms start at £47 per night.

Hostels near JJB Stadium
Wigan is not exactly overflowing with youth hostels. If you are looking for an alternative to staying at a hotel, your best bet is to find a hostel in either Liverpool or Manchester. Even with the cost of a train ticket from there to Wigan you can still save money staying in a hostel over a hotel. Here are a couple of hostels that are both about a 30-minute trip from Wigan.

• Liverpool International Inn, 4 South Hunter St L1 9JG – You can’t beat the location. It is right in the center of Liverpool’s coolest district.
• Hatters, Hostel 50 Newton Street – An awesome hostel located in the heart of all Manchester’s excitement. Clean, friendly, welcoming, and close to public transport, you can’t go wrong staying at Hatters.