Belper Sports & Outdoors Tips by stevezero

Rowing

Rowing boats are available to hire on the Derwent at the River Gardens. Don't expect super sleek sports craft, but the old fashioned wooden type.

Open approx mid April to mid September

Price per hour for 1-2 persons

£4.55 peak time (Sunday, Bank Holidays)
£2.55 other times

Address: River Gardens, Belper

Directions: Off main A6 road, near the large East Mill

Theme: Boating/Sailing

Belper town FC "The Nailers"

The Club reformed for the fourth time in 1951 and it was in that year that they enjoyed their record attendance when 3,600 fans turned up to see Belper play Ilkeston Town. Regular four figure attendances were commonplace at Christchurch Meadow in those days.
In recent seasons the club has enjoyed tremendous success in the FA Vase, reaching the 5" Round twice and also a semi-final appearance in which they lost 2-3 on aggregate to Oxford City, having won the first leg 1-0 at home, in front of nearly 2,000 spectators.
Having achieved the runners-up position in the Northern Counties League in 1996/97, the Club took its place in the UniBond League 12 years after the first opportunity had been spurned.
During Belper's membership of the UniBond League, the club has invested heavily improving the playing surface and also in 1999 demolished the old clubhouse and new changing rooms, club house and a conferencing complex have been constructed to improve the club’s facilities.
The club have recently opened a new 500-seater stand at a cost in excess of £200,000 to bring the ground up to UniBond Premier Division standard.

Equipment: A good loud supportive voice

Address: Christchurch Meadows, Bridge Street,Belper

Directions: Christchurch Meadow,
Bridge Street,
Belper,
Derbyshire
DE56 1BA

Other Contact: fax 01773 825549

Phone: 01773 825549

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