Cougar Park/Lawkholme Lane (Keighley)

Cougar Park is a rugby league stadium in Keighley, England, which is the home stadium of Keighley Cougars. Its capacity is 7,800 people.

General information

Official website: cougarpark.co.uk

Arena capacity: 7,800 spectators

Address: Royd Ings Ave, Keighley BD21 3RF, UK

GPS coordinates for the navigator: 53°52′31″N 1°54′9″W

Year of construction: 1876

Field: grass lawn

Seating plan of Cougar Park

Terry Hollindrake Stand

The Terry Hollindrake Stand is situated at the north end of the ground behind the goal posts. It is the only covered terracing in the ground.

East Stand

The East Stand is open terracing that runs along the side of the pitch. Previously covered this stand has been an open terrace since before the ground was renamed Cougar Park.

South Stand

The South Stand is located behind the goal posts and is completely open terracing; it is identical to the East Stand. It is often referred to as the Hard Ings Road End.

Danny Jones Stand

The West Stand was renamed after Danny Jones who died during a Keighley game in London in 2015. The stand was renamed in his honour. The stand also backs onto Keighley cricket ground and is the only seated stand in the stadium. It houses the player changing rooms and TV gantry.

Where to buy tickets?

All tickets can be pre purchased and no on the gate sales will be allowed. Life members will also need a ticket prior to any event even if they are not paying.

A ticketing system is being implemented on the Cougar’s official website. If customers cannot access the website tickets can be purchased in advance at the club office. This will be by appointment only to avoid queuing and crowds.

How to get there?

Where spectators use public transport, please note the available options are via train to Keighley Railway station approximately a 20-minutes walk or via bus to Bradford Road.

There are no parking facilities at Cougar Park, but parking is available at a small fee in Stells Car Park.

Street parking as always outside Cougar Park on gamedays is limited on a first come, first served, basis.

Therefore, both the car parks at Fibreline and Stells on Royd Ings Avenue will be open for supporters, with these car parks opening from 1:30pm and closing at 6pm.

Any supporters requiring disabled parking are advised to get to the ground early to take one of the two spaces reserved outside the main gate, any supporter who requires disabled access after these spaces have been filled are advised to park in the Fibreline car park.

Facilities

Cougar Park offers a unique range of function suites and facilities, right in the heart of Keighley. All function suites have been fully refurbished and offer contemporary and sophisticated design.

With three function rooms to choose from, you have a variety of options from intimate lounge atmosphere in the VIP bar, to the rocking super-cool Hall of Fame urban bar, to the sophistication of the President’s Suite.

There is a range of packages on offer to suit all tastes and budgets. Offering 3-course restaurant style dining, to hot buffets, to finger food and canapés.

VIP Lounge

This suite can accommodate up to 50 people and has a selection of sofas, comfy chairs and low coffee tables, perfect for smaller events and meetings. The VIP Bar is designed to have a relaxed and intimate atmosphere, with plush velvets and a pastel colour scheme.

Catering:

Cougar Park provides in-house catering through the commercial kitchens. The Chef and Caterer will discuss with you the options and menu to suit your function and budget.

There is a wide selection of hot and cold buffet options, as well as comprehensive three course meal menus to suit all budgets, tastes and needs. Cougar Park does not allow self-catering or outside catering companies.

All crockery, cutlery, tablecloths, serving plates and utensils are provided and included in the price.

Perfectly suits:

• Corporate events;
• Small parties;
• Post-funeral gatherings;
• Training sessions.

There are tailor-made packages to suit your event, offering flexibility and understanding to ensure you have the perfect solution to meet your requirements.

All crockery, cutlery, tablecloths, serving plates and utensils are provided and included in the price.

President’s Suite

This room is suitable for weddings and larger functions, when guests require a more formal event and has seated capacity of 110, spread over 11 large banqueting tables. A total capacity is available of up to 150 people for a mixed seating and standing event.

• The Suite has lift access, and panoramic views of the sporting fields of Keighley Cougars and Keighley Cricket Club.
• There is the full array of table linens, chair and sash covers, as well as cutlery and crockery.
• The room has sufficient space for a dance floor and facilities to host disco and band equipment.

Perfectly suits:

• Weddings;
• Corporate events;
• Large parties;
• Training sessions.

There are tailor-made packages to suit your event, offering flexibility and understanding to ensure you have the perfect solution to meet your requirements.

Hall Of Fame Bar

This room seats 80 people and can easily hold up to 180 people across seating and standing. The Hall Of Fame Bar is ideal for larger parties.

It has its own:

• Access door from car park;
• Large bar frontage;
• Combination of tall and low seating;
• Large dance area;
• Large stage area for a DJ or live band.

Perfectly suits:

• Big parties;
• Corporate events;
• Training sessions;

There are tailor-made packages to suit your event, offering flexibility and understanding to ensure you have the perfect solution to meet your requirements.

History

In 1957, the Keighley board bought Lawkholme Lane football ground, cricket ground, bowling green and cottages 13 acres (53,000 m2) of land in total, from the Duke of Devonshire for £10,000 paid for in sums of £2,500 a year. When the Hard Ings Road by-pass was built Keighley recouped some of their money by selling off a piece of land where cottages had been, for the erection of a petrol station.

In August 1991, “the Cougars” were officially launched. The renovation of the old Lawkholme Lane ground followed and with this came a new name for the old ground “Cougar Park”. The North Terrace was renamed the “Terry Hollindrake Stand” in April 2015 after former Keighley player Terry Hollindrake who died earlier in the year. On 31 May 2015, the club named the main stand at Cougar Park the “Danny Jones Stand”, after player Danny Jones who died during a game vs London Skolars on 3 May 2015.