Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Burnham Football Club is a non-league football club based at The 1878 Stadium in Burnham, Buckinghamshire, close to Slough and the Buckinghamshire/Berkshire border. The club welcomes supporters and visitors from Burnham, Slough, Taplow, Farnham Common, Bourne End, Maidenhead, Cippenham and the surrounding area.

About Burnham FC

• Where is Burnham Football Club? The 1878 Stadium is in Burnham, Buckinghamshire, close to Slough and the Buckinghamshire/Berkshire border near
  Burnham | Slough | Taplow | Farnham Common | Bourne End | Maidenhead | Cippenham. The postal address for Burnham Football Club is The 1878 Stadium, Burnham Football Club, Wymers Wood Road, Burnham, Buckinghamshire, SL1 8JG. You can find our What3Words phrase and Google Maps information on our Match Days and Directions pages.
• What league does Burnham FC play in? Burnham FC’s first team currently plays in the Combined Counties Football League Premier Division North at Step 5 of the National League System. Promotion would take the club to Step 4.
• When was Burnham Football Club founded? Burnham Football Club was founded in 1878 and is the second oldest football club in Buckinghamshire. Marlow FC is the oldest.
• What is The 1878 Stadium? The 1878 Stadium, formally known as the Gore, is the home of Burnham Football Club. Historically consisting of a village football pitch and cricket pitch, the then-president, Malcolm Higton, saw the need for improvements to support growth and long-term development for the club. In 2005 the cricket pitch was moved a short distance to a new location to make way for a new 320-seat spectator stand. In 2021 a new state-of-the-art FIFA Certified 3G pitch was installed replacing the original grass football pitch and allowing for more football to be played and enjoyed.
• How do I find out who is playing and when? We have an online stadium calendar which details every match where visitors are welcome to come and watch.
• What facilities are available at The 1878 Stadium? Our facilities include free parking and free Wi-Fi, an on-site car wash, private gym and children’s nursery. Visitors can enjoy a bite to eat and some refreshments in the Blues Bar before venturing out into the main stadium for a football match. Visit this page for more information about Match Days at The 1878 Stadium.
• Is there free parking at Burnham Football Club? Yes, there are approximately 100 parking spaces within the grounds and roadside parking spaces on Wymers Wood Road. We always ask that visitors park considerately wherever they park during their visit. There are also other car parks nearby and details can be found on our Match Days page.

Watching football / matchdays

• How do I find Burnham FC fixtures? You can find out when and who we are playing next by visiting our Fixtures page.
• Can anyone watch Burnham FC home matches? Yes, simply pay for admission at the turnstiles on the day. The turnstiles open 45 minutes before kick-off and you can also relax in the Blues Bar if you arrive early. You do not need a season ticket to watch  Burnham FC’s first team.
• What time do the turnstiles open? We open the turnstiles typically 45 minutes before kick-off on a match day. If you arrive early you can always relax, buy a drink and/or some food in the Blues Bar.
• Is food and drink available on matchdays? Yes, we offer a wide selection of hot and cold food and refreshments on a matchday, available from the Blues Bar and M&M’s pitchside hatch once the turnstiles are open.
• Can I pay by card at Burnham FC? You can pay for your admission at the turnstiles using either cash or cards (except AMEX). Paying cash, using the correct amount, will always get you a gold star though…
• Does Burnham FC produce a matchday programme? Yes, our Match Day programmes are digital, free and interactive with live links throughout. You can view them on our Match Day Programmes page.
• What footwear can spectators wear on the 3G pitch? Spectators are not permitted on the 3G pitch. Coaches, managers, players, officials, physios, photographers and such like must wear appropriate footwear when walking anywhere within the pitch perimeter fence. You can find out more, including what footwear is permitted, HERE

Hiring facilities

• Can I hire Burnham FC’s 3G football pitch?
  Yes. Burnham Football Club’s FIFA Certified 3G football pitch at The 1878 Stadium in Burnham, near Slough, is available to hire subject to availability. The full-size pitch can be hired for football matches, training, charity matches, corporate football and selected filming or photography. Free on-site parking is available. Visit https://burnhamfc1878.co.uk/3g-pitch
• Is the 3G pitch available for charity or corporate football matches? Yes, although this is typically during the summer months, mainly May, June and July depending on availability. Visit https://burnhamfc1878.co.uk/3g-pitch
• Can I hire a room at The 1878 Stadium? Yes, you can hire the Blues Bar, our Boardroom, the pitchside classroom and the Dance Studio, upstairs in our private gym – The Loft at Burnham. Take a look https://burnhamfc1878.co.uk/the-club/facilities | https://burnhamfc1878.co.uk/pitch-side-briefing-room-class-room-for-hire-in-burnham-near-slough | https://burnhamfc1878.co.uk/gym-studio-room-for-hire
• Does Burnham FC have meeting rooms for hire? Yes, you can hire The Blues Bar, our Boardroom or our pitchside classroom for meetings. All three spaces include TVs for presentations and free Wi-Fi. Take a look https://burnhamfc1878.co.uk/the-club/facilities | https://burnhamfc1878.co.uk/pitch-side-briefing-room-class-room-for-hire-in-burnham-near-slough
• Is there a classroom or training room for hire? Yes, our pitchside classroom can be hired on a short-term or long-term basis for educational purposes, depending on availability. Here’s the related link https://burnhamfc1878.co.uk/pitch-side-briefing-room-class-room-for-hire-in-burnham-near-slough
• Can The 1878 Stadium be used for filming or photography? Yes, film crews hire our facilities regularly, and photographers visit to capture our matchday atmosphere. We do ask that you contact us first though, so we can provide further information and check availability for filming.

Advertising & sponsorship

• Can my business advertise at Burnham Football Club? Yes, we value your support using either sponsorship, advertising or indeed both. To find out more about advertising opportunities at The 1878 Stadium visit https://burnhamfc1878.co.uk/the-club/sponsorship
• How much does advertising at Burnham FC cost? We offer a range of advertising and sponsorship opportunities to suit most budgets. For example four (4) pitchside banners cost £500 per year (no VAT). The first year includes print production based on your designs following our guidance and also includes links from our website and occasional shout-outs on our social profiles. We also offer advertising in our digital matchday programmes at £100 per season. To discover more visit https://burnhamfc1878.co.uk/the-club/sponsorship
• What sponsorship opportunities does Burnham FC offer? We offer a range of sponsorship and advertising opportunities to help create awareness for your brand. Take a look https://burnhamfc1878.co.uk/the-club/sponsorship
• Can I advertise in the Burnham FC matchday programme? Yes, you can advertise in our digital matchday programmes and that includes a link to your website or social profile. The cost is £100 for the season and you would need to send us the artwork.
• Can businesses advertise in The 1878 Stadium car park? Yes, businesses can advertise in our main car park. This advertising provides maximum exposure for your brand, in full view of all visitors to the facilities including the car wash, on-site gym and children’s nursery. As such the cost would be £500 for one banner per year, with no VAT. The first year includes print production, based on your design created from the dimensions we provide. For more information visit https://burnhamfc1878.co.uk/the-club/sponsorship

If you have a question about Burnham Football Club, visiting The 1878 Stadium, matchdays, facility hire, advertising or sponsorship, please contact us and we’ll be happy to help.