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DPD Stadium at Franklin's Gardens

DPD Stadium at Franklin's Gardens

Northampton, Northamptonshire

Home of Premiership Rugby giants Northampton Saints, DPD Stadium at Franklin's Gardens is a first-class venue for business meetings and events in the heart of England. With an outdoor capacity of 1,000 and indoors 600, all kinds of corporate events can be held here – trade shows, exhibitions, conferences, product launches, training and team building days, board meetings and smaller executive pow-wows. Then there are those jollies like parties, networking receptions, banquets and of course, weddings.

Of the 9 spaces at Northampton Saints, the biggest is the Rodber Bar with room for 600 theatre style, 400 dining, and 350 for drinks or a dinner-dance. Champions holds 250 for a reception/theatre style or 180 for dinner, and Captains accommodates 150 for drinks and 100 banqueting. The Director's Lounge and Heroes Restaurant can both host drinks receptions for 120 and conferences for 80.

The 1880 Lounge seats a maximum of 50, The Carlsberg Lounge 50 and the Directors Boardroom 16. There are also a number of executive boxes with pitch views and room for up to 30 guests for meetings or hospitality. With a top capacity of 1,000, the Saints Supporter Village is an enormous outdoor event space with bars, wifi and catering.

There's a dedicated events team, high speed Wi-Fi, leading-edge AV equipment, and bespoke menus from accredited catering partners. The venue has 1,500 onsite parking spaces and is just over 2 miles from the M1 (J15A). Northampton train station is only half a mile away and London Luton Airport, 34 miles.

DPD Stadium at Franklin's Gardens Map
Venue DPD Stadium at Franklin's Gardens
Max Capacity 600 guests
Address Weedon Road
Northampton
Northamptonshire
NN5 5BG

Capacity Overview

Max Capacity
600
Reception
450
Theatre
600
Dining
400
Dinner & Dance
350
Cabaret
250
Classroom
120
Boardroom
64

Featured Event Spaces (9)

Saints Supporter Village - DPD Stadium at Franklin's Gardens

Saints Supporter Village

Max Capacity
1,000
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The Saints Supporter Village, located behind the stadium’s South Stand, is a multi-functional space ideal for team-building events, outdoor exhibitions, trade events, and summer parties. This flexible environment has access to a number of bars and food outlets, a big screen and stage, as well as having easy access to the training pitches and the main Franklin’s Gardens pitch.

The Rodber Bar - DPD Stadium at Franklin's Gardens

The Rodber Bar

Max Capacity
600
Theatre
600
Dining
400
Dinner & Dance
350
Cabaret
250
Classroom
120
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The stadium’s largest space with a number of private bars and the latest audiovisual – ideal for conferences, exhibitions and dinners.

Champions Suite - DPD Stadium at Franklin's Gardens

Champions Suite

Max Capacity
300
Reception
300
Theatre
250
Dining
180
Dinner & Dance
150
Cabaret
135
Classroom
80
U-Shape
60
Boardroom
60
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Located on the first floor of the Barwell Stand, this modern suite has its own private bar, and is ideal for a variety of events. Its flexibility makes it a perfect choice for conferences and meetings, as well as an excellent venue for dinners and evening receptions.

The space can hold up to 300 delegates, with removable partitions for smaller events, and its glazed frontage offers outstanding views of the cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens pitch.

Members Bar - DPD Stadium at Franklin's Gardens

Members Bar

Max Capacity
180
Reception
180
Theatre
160
Dining
180
Dinner & Dance
150
Cabaret
150
Classroom
60
U-Shape
30
Boardroom
50
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Located on the ground floor of the Barwell Stand, the Members Bar is a large, informal space with its own reception area that offers the flexibility to host up to 180 people.

With a private bar and the very latest AV equipment, this versatile space is suited to hosting conferences, exhibitions, large gatherings and dinners.

Captains - DPD Stadium at Franklin's Gardens

Captains

Max Capacity
150
Reception
150
Theatre
72
Dining
100
Cabaret
42
Boardroom
64
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Captains is a new, fully refurbished space located on the ground floor of the Carlsberg Stand with the capacity to hold up to 150 delegates.

Fitted with flat-screen TVs, the latest AV equipment and its own private bar, this space is ideal for networking events and informal meetings.

Directors Lounge - DPD Stadium at Franklin's Gardens

Directors Lounge

Max Capacity
120
Reception
120
Theatre
80
Dining
80
Cabaret
42
Classroom
36
U-Shape
38
Boardroom
36
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Located on the first floor of the Carlsberg Stand, the Directors Lounge offers a distinguished space for any occasion. This beautifully furnished lounge has its own private bar, dedicated registration desk and can hold up to 120 delegates.

Heroes Restaurant - DPD Stadium at Franklin's Gardens

Heroes Restaurant

Max Capacity
120
Reception
120
Theatre
80
Dining
120
Dinner & Dance
80
Cabaret
64
Classroom
40
U-Shape
20
Boardroom
24
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The Heroes Restaurant, located on the ground floor of the Carlsberg stand, is an ideal setting to host lunches and dinner, corporate gatherings, product launches, conferences and meetings.

A private bar and space for a dance floor also make it an excellent venue for parties, dinners and smaller evening receptions.

1880 Suite - DPD Stadium at Franklin's Gardens

1880 Suite

Max Capacity
50
Theatre
50
Dining
40
Cabaret
32
Classroom
26
U-Shape
16
Boardroom
26
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Our spacious 1880 Suite, located on the first floor of the Carlsberg Stand, is designed to provide a relaxing space for hosting meetings or any small events. This light and airy room is fitted with the latest AV equipment and a private refreshment station.

Carlsberg Lounge - DPD Stadium at Franklin's Gardens

Carlsberg Lounge

Max Capacity
40
Theatre
40
Cabaret
16
Classroom
18
Boardroom
18
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The Carlsberg Lounge is a unique and flexible space for up to 40 delegates to be entertained in a more relaxed way.

As you’d expect, it boasts its own private bar and has magnificent views of the cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens pitch. The informal décor and atmosphere makes it the perfect choice for networking events and smaller meetings.

Key Features

  • AV Equipment
  • Disability Access
  • Family Friendly
  • In-house Catering
  • Late Licence
  • Licensed Bar
  • Local Public Transport
  • Music Licence
  • Outside Space
  • Parking
  • Wi-Fi Access