Nene Park is the home ground of Rushden & Diamonds football club. Situated in Irthlingborough, Northamptonshire, England, along the bank of the River Nene, the stadium holds 6,441 with 4,641 seated and 1,800 standing.

History

The stadium was built in 1969 as the home of Irthlingborough Diamonds, after the land was bought from the water board. In 1978, Nene Park became the first United Counties League stadium to have floodlights, which were officially turned on by Bobby Robson. He was watched by future Rushden & Diamonds manager Brian Talbot, who was still in his playing career at the time.

In 1992, when Irthlingborough Diamonds merged with Rushden Town to form Rushden & Diamonds, Nene Park was extensively redeveloped. This saw the stadium torn down and rebuilt under the financial guidance of Max Griggs. The new stadium also has conference facilities in the Diamond Centre, which features three hospitality rooms and was opened by Prince Charles in 1995.

An unusual feature of the stadium are the model owls in each corner, to deter birds from nesting in the roof.