The Julie Rose Stadium in Ashford

Nestling beneath the beautiful North Downs with stunning views along the Stour Valley and across Conningbrook Lakes, the Julie Rose Stadium makes a dramatic backdrop for a wide range of events from world class athletics to triathlon. The stadium is now regarded as one of the finest athletics facilities in the country, and is home to Ashford Athletics Club.

CONTOURS GYM: The stadium also incorporates a fully equipped gym featuring up to date cardio and resistance fitness equipment, and provides an intimate, quiet gym for those who prefer a relaxed environment. The stadium also boasts an all weather, multi-use games area available for private, club or commercial hire for netball, tennis, basketball and 5-a-side football on an hourly basis.

GROUP FITNESS CLASSES: The Stadium provides a range of Group Fitness classes that are free to JRS adult direct debit members and Stour Centre (All site) Full adult  members. Please note that enrolled courses are not available free of charge although discounted rates are available to members. Click here for the latest timetable.

VENUE HIRE: At the Julie Rose Stadium, the main stand can seat up to 800 people, and the Colin Jackson suite can accommodate up to 150 persons, but is partitioned and can be hired out for smaller events if required. The stadium also features an indoor facility ideal for indoor bootfairs, sports club training sessions through to children's parties. The stadium also has an on-site licenced bar which can be included in event hire. More details and prices are available on request by calling the reception team on 01233 613131.

INDOOR BOOTFAIRS are held at the stadium during the autumn and winter. Please click here for details.

The stadium is also home to Podplus which provides a wide range of athletics equipment and expert advice.