BRITISH GAS BUSINESS FOOTBALL LEAGUE PREMIER DIVISION DIRECTORY 2008/09
Banbury United
Spencer Stadium, Station Approach, Banbury, Oxon, OX16 5TA
Tel : 01295 263354
Website address : www.banburyunited.co.uk
Directions
There are four routes to Banbury, the most direct route is M4 exiting at junction 13 picking up the A34 and then joining the M40 at junction 9. Leave the M40 at junction 11 and head for Banbury. Over the first roundabout, left at next roundabout into Concorde Avenue. Straight on at roundabout and turn left at traffic lights. Turn first right into Station Approach. At station forecourt and car park, take narrow single track lane on extreme right, and follow to stadium.
Nearest station - Banbury 200 metres
Parking
Two car parks approx 350 spaces
Ground
Capacity 6,500, Cover 500, Seats 250
Admission
Adult £8.00, Concessions £4.00, unaccompanied children £4,00, accompanied children £1.00, family ticket £15.00
Bashley
Bashley Road, Bashley, New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 2RY
Tel : 01425 620280
Website address : www.bashleyfc.co.uk
Directions
From Southampton - Take the A35 towards Bournemouth and continue through Lyndhurst towards Christchurch. Turn left onto the B3058 towards New Milton. Once on the B3058 bear right at the Rising Sun Public House, you will soon come into Bashley village. The ground is on the left shortly after the Esso Petrol Station.
From Salisbury - Take the A338 to Ringwood then take the B3347 towards Christchurch. Just before Christchurch you will come to a large roundabout (just after going under a
railway bridge) turn left onto the A35 towards Southampton. About 6 miles from Christchurch turn right onto the B3058 towards New Milton. Once on the B3058 bear right at the Rising Sun Public House, you will soon come into Bashley village. The ground is on the left shortly after the Esso Petrol Station.From Bournemouth -
Take the A35 from Bournemouth towards Southampton. Continue through Christchurch on the A35. About 6 miles from Christchurch turn right onto the B3058 towards New Milton. Once on the B3058 bear right at the Rising Sun Public House, you will soon come into Bashley village. The ground is on the left shortly after the Esso Petrol Station.From M3/M27 - From the M3 take the westward arm of the M27 (signed to Bournemouth) and follow the M27 to Junction 1. Take the A337 to Lyndhurst, round the one-way system and join the A35 towards Christchurch. Turn left onto the B3058 towards New Milton. Once on the B3058 bear right at the Rising Sun Public House, you will soon come into Bashley village. The ground is on the left shortly after the Esso Petrol Station.
Distance - 87.6 miles (This is the Salisbury route. On past experience I would use the M3/M27 route as this is motorway based).
Nearest station - New Milton 1 mile - The ground is a 20-30 minute walk away, please note that part of the road doesn't have a footpath and is without street lighting. There isn't a bus service however taxis are available at the station
Parking
Ground
Capacity 4,250, cover 1,200 seats 250
Admission
Adult £8.00, Concessions £6.00, u16's accompanied by an adult £2.00
Bedford Town
The Eyrie, Meadow Lane, Cardington, Bedford
Tel : 01234 838448
Website address : http://www.bedfordeagles.net/aspfiles/default.asp
Directions
Come off the M1 at junction 13 onto the A421, continue on the A421 Bedford bypass, take the 3rd slip road for the A603 Sandy, the ground is 200 yards on the left signposted Meadow Lane.
Come off the A1 at the Black Cat roundabout Tempsford onto the A421sign posted M1, A421 Bedford, you will see the ground on the left take the next slip road A603 the ground is 200 yards on the left.
Nearest station - Bedford. From Bedford main line station there is a short walk to the bus terminal which is sign posted. Services M3 leaves at 15 and 45 min past the hour from bay 7 this bus stops outside the ground. Ask for Cardington Cross when purchasing a ticket
Parking
There is plenty of parking at the ground, there is a £1.00 charge.
Ground
Capacity 3,000, Cover 1,000, Seats 300
Admission
Adults £9.00, Concessions £6.00, 10 years - 12 years £2.00, u10's free, family ticket £20.00
Brackley Town
St. James Park, Churchill Way, Brackley, Northamptonshire, NN13 7EJ
Tel : 01280 704077
Website address : www.brackleytownfc.com
Directions
Take A43 from Northampton or Oxford, or A422 from Banbury to large roundabout south of town, take exit marked Brackley and follow towards the town (Tesco on the left). Pass the Locomotive Pub and take first turning right, signposted football club, into Churchill Way road leads into club car park.
Nearest station - Banbury 8 miles
Parking
Reasonable sized car park at the ground approx 100 spaces
Ground
Capacity 3,500, cover 150, seats 300.
Admission
Adults £8.00, Concessions £4.00, u16's £1.00
Cambridge City
The City Ground, Milton Road, Cambridge, CB4 1UY
Tel : 01223 357973
Website address : www.cambridgecityfc.com/
Directions
From the M11
Leave the M11 at Junction 13. At the top of the slip road turn right to head towards Cambridge on the A1303 Madingley Road. Continue on until you reach a mini roundabout, take the first exit into Northampton Street then across the lights into Chesterton Lane. At the end of this road you will come to a large Round-a-bout with a shop on it (Staples). Follow the road to the left and take the middle lane round to your right. On getting round the corner keep left and follow the road round past the Portland Arms Pub. 100yards on the left is the entrance to the ground opposite Tommy Tuckers take-away.
Nearest station - Cambridge 2.5 miles. There is a taxi rank outside the station as well as bus stops. Bus service City 1 runs between the station and Milton Road every ten minutes. To get from the station to Milton Road take City 1 destination "Arbury", while for the return journey take City 1 destination "Fulbourn".
Parking
Large car park at the ground, £1.00 charge applicable
Ground
Capacity 2,000 cover 1,400 seats 533
Admission
Adult £10.00, Concessions £5.00, 12 - 16 years £3.00, u12's free
Chippenham Town
Hardenhuish Park, Bristol Road, Chippenham, SW14 6LR
Tel : 01249 650400
Website address : www.chippenhamtownfc.co.uk
Directions
M4 Junction 17, A350 into Chippenham for 3 miles. At first roundabout take 2nd exit (A350). Follow road to third roundabout (junction A420), turn left and follow directions to town centre. Ground is on approx 800 yards on the left adjacent to pedestrian crossing.
Nearest station - Chippenham 1 mile
Parking
There is a small car park at the ground, on street parking is permitted.
Ground
Capacity 3,000 cover 1,000 seats 300.
Admission
Adult £8.00, Concessions £5.00, u16's £3.00
Clevedon Town
The Hand Stadium, Davis Lane, Clevedon, North Somerset, BS21 6TG
Tel : 01275 871600
Website address : www.clevedontownafc.co.uk
Directions
Exit the M5 at Junction 20, and take the slip road (Ettingen Way) to the first roundabout. Take first left and proceed to the next roundabout (with Tescos on your right). Take first left into Kenn Road, continue out of Clevedon and take second left into Davis Lane, continue back over the M5 and proceed to the ground. (Hand Stadium signposted from M5 slip road).
Nearest station - Yatton 3 miles
Parking
Large car park at the ground approx 250 spaces
Ground
Capacity 3,500, cover 1,600, seats 300
Admission
Adults £8.00, Concessions £5.00, u16's £1.00
Corby Town
Rockingham Triangle Stadium, Rockingham Road, Corby, Northants, NN17 2AE
Tel : 01536 406640
Website address : www.corbytownfc.com
Directions
From A14 take exit 7, keep left at first roundabout, take A6003 for Oakham/Uppingham (dual carriageway). Stay on this road straight over two roundabouts (at the second BP garage on the right) ground is approximately 1 mile ahead opposite Rockingham Castle - entrance between Rugby Club and Hotel Elizabeth (Rockingham) off the A6116.
Nearest station : Kettering 8 miles (rail bus to Corby town centre)
Parking
Decent size car park at ground approx 200 spaces
Ground
Capacity 3,000, Cover 1,150, Seats 960
Admission
Adults £9.00, Concessions £5.00, u16's £2.00
Evesham United
Worcester City F. C. St Georges Lane, Barbourne, Worcester, WR1 1QT
Tel : 01905 23003
Website address : http://www.eveshamunitedfc.com/
Directions
Leave the M5 Motorway at Junction 6 (Worcester North) and follow the A449 road (dual carriageway) towards Worcester passing the Six Ways Rugby ground on your right. Carry on until you get to a roundabout and turn left into Worcester. After about one mile turn right at traffic lights and St George's Lane is third on the left. There is no club car park so park where you can but please do not block entrances etc.
Nearest Station : Worcester Foregate (1 mile walk)
Parking
There isn't any parking available at the ground. Street parking is available.
Ground
Capacity 4,004, Cover 2,000, Seats 1,125
Admission
Adults £8.00, Concessions £4.00
Farnborough
Cherrywood Road, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 8UD
Tel : 01252 541469
Website address : http://www.farnboroughfc.co.uk/index.php
Directions
From the M3 motorway
Leave the motorway at Junction 4 and take the A331 signed to Farnham. After a few hundred yards exit at the second slip road - signed A325 Farnborough - turn right at the roundabout and cross over the dual carriageway and a small roundabout. Pass the Farnborough Gate shopping centre on your left and at the next roundabout turn left onto the A325. Go over a pelican crossing and at the next set of lights take the right filter into Prospect Avenue. At the end of this road turn right at the roundabout into Cherrywood Road. The ground is half a mile on the right.
Nearest station : Farnborough Main station (25 minutes walk).
Parking
There is parking for approximately 200 cars at the ground (fee £2.50 but includes a programme), if you wish to park here you are advised to arrive early. Street parking is available.
Ground
Capacity 4,163, Cover 1,350, Seats 627
Admission
Adults £9.00, Concessions £6.00, u16's £1.00, stand transfer adult £2.00, concessions stand transfer £1.00, u16's stand transfer £2.00
Gloucester City (Playing at Cirencester Town)
The Corinium Stadium, Kingshill Lane, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 1HS
Tel : 01285 654543
Website address : www.gloucestercityafc.com
Website address : www.t-ender.co.uk
Website address : http://tigerroar.co.uk
Directions
Come off the major trunk road
Cirencester North - South bypass which links the M4 at Swindon with the M5 at
Gloucester. That trunk road is identified on the road signs as A 419(T) from
Swindon or A 417(T) from the M5. Come off the bypass at the Stow in the
Wold/Cirencester junction. At that junction, take the turning from the
roundabouts AWAY from Cirencester Town Centre and aim for Stow/Burford. At the
traffic lights, go right. Continue to the next T junction, London Road. Go
right, back over the by-pass, and immediately first left on Kingshill Lane. It
is signed Cirencester Town & arena. Ground is approximately half a mile on the
right.
Nearest station -Kemble 8 miles
Parking
There is a good sized car park at the ground approx 220 spaces.
Ground
Capacity 4,500, cover 1,250, seats 550
Admission
Adults £8.50, Concessions £3.50
Halesowen Town
The Grove, Old Hawne Lane, Halesowen, West Midlands, B63 3TB
Tel : 0121 5502179
Website address : www.halesowentownfc.co.uk
Directions
Take junction 3 off the M5 and follow A456 Kidderminster to first island and turn right signposted A459 Dudley. Turn left at next island signposted A458 Stourbridge. At next island take third exit into Old Hawne Lane and the ground is about 400 yards on the left.
Nearest station - Cradley Heath 3 miles
Parking
No parking available at ground, street parking is available.
Ground
Capacity 3,150, cover 930, seats 525
Admission
Adults £8.00, Senior Citizens £5.00, students £4.00, children £2.00
Hemel Hempstead Town
Vauxhall Road, Adeyfield Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4HW
Tel : 01442 259777
Website address : www.hemelhempsteadtownfc.com
Directions
From the M1 - Leave the motorway at junction 8, at first roundabout straight ahead (2nd exit), at next roundabout straight ahead (2nd exit) keep to right hand lane and turn right at the first available cut through in central reservation into Leverstock Green Road, at double mini roundabouts turn left into Vauxhall Road at roundabout turn right into ground.
From The M25 & A41 Hemel Hempstead Bypass - Leave M25 at junction 20, Kings Langley follow the signs for Aylesbury A41. Leave the bypass at the Hemel Hempstead exit and follow to Town Centre. Eventually arriving at the famous funny roundabout. From there you follow the signs for the M1. At the top of the hill straight over the roundabout (or you can stay in the left lane and by pass it) at the next roundabout straight ahead (2nd exit) then take the 3rd turning on the left into Leverstock Green Road, at double mini roundabouts turn left into Vauxhall Road at roundabout turn right into ground.
Nearest station : Cricklewood 1000 metres
Parking
Small car park at ground approx 60 spaces, street parking available on surrounding roads
Ground
Capacity 3,152, cover 900, seats 300
Admission
Adults £8.00, concessions £4.00
Hitchin Town
Top Field, Fishponds Road, Hitchin, Herts, SG5 1NU
Tel : 01462 459028
Website address : www.hitchintownfc.co.uk
Directions
A1(M) to junction 8 onto A602 to Hitchin. At Three Moorhens Pub roundabout, take third exit (A600) towards Bedford, over next roundabout and lights, turn right at next roundabout onto Fishponds Road, turnstiles on left parking 50 yards on.
Nearest station - Hitchin 1 mile
Parking
Two car parks approx 250 spaces
Ground
Capacity 5,000, cover 1,250, seats 500
Admission
Adults £9.00, Concessions £5.00, u16's £1.00
Merthyr Tydfil
Penydarren Park, Merthyr Tydfil, Mid Glamorgan, CF47 8RF
Tel : 01685 384102
Website address : www.themartyrs.com
Directions
Via M4 - Leave at Junction 32, Join the A470 Expressway and at approach to Merthyr take exit at roundabout sign posted for Town Centre. Turn left at second roundabout and join the ring-road to the south of Town Centre. At the third set of traffic lights bare right and at the next set of traffic lights turn left. Take first right and then next right turn immediately after the Church. Penydarren Park is situated 250 yards at end of the access road.
From M5 - Leave at Junction 8, Join M50 and head for Ross-on-Wye. Join A40 to Abergavenny. Join A465 Heads of the Valleys leave the roundabout at the north of the town (at the BP Garage) taking the second exit marked Dowlais. Follow signposts for Town Centre. At the third roundabout bare right, at traffic lights turn right, then first right and first right past the Church. Penydarren Park is situated 250 yards at end of the access road.
Nearest station - Merthyr 2 miles
Parking
Limited parking is available at the ground approx 50 spaces. There is pay-and-display parking facilities available in the Town Centre that is approximately half a mile away
Ground
Capacity 10,000, cover 5,000, seats 1,500
Admission
Adults £8.00, Concessions £5.00, u16's £3.00 , u11's accompanied by an adult free
Oxford City
Court Place Farm Stadium, Marsh Lane, Marston, Oxford, OX3 ONQ
Tel : 01865 875922
Website address : http://oxfordcity.brinkster.net/welcome.html
Directions
From Newbury, travel North along the A34 towards Oxford, taking the turn for Oxford United Away Supporters at Redbridge Roundabout onto the Ring Road heading towards London (East). Follow the Ring Road over 5 roundabouts until you come to the Green Road/McDonalds roundabout which signposts London and M40 East. At this roundabout, go straight over towards Banbury & Northampton (North). Along this stretch of by-pass, a fly-over is visible - as is the ground - turn left and follow the directions to Court Place Farm Stadium.
Nearest station -
Parking
There is a reasonable sized car park at the ground
Ground
Capacity 3,000, cover 400, seats 300
Admission
Adults £8.00, concessions £4.00
Rugby Town
Butlin Road, Rugby, Warks, CV21 3ST
Tel : 01788 844806
Website address : www.rugbyunited.co.uk
Directions
Exit the M6, Junction 1 (or M1, Junction 19), and follow signs towards Rugby (first exit on the roundabout). Then go straight over the next two roundabouts until you come to a main ‘Mr Kipling’ Roundabout. Take the first exit on the roundabout, which follows downhill to a mini-roundabout, where you should carry straight on. You should come past housing on both sides of the road before a large field, however, you should continue along this road (Boughton Road/Butlers Leap) until you come to its end at a T-Junction. Turn right here, and continue up the hill past the golf course on the left and take the second left turning into Butlin Road. Carry on down here until you come to cemetery gates when you should take a left turn at the bottom of the road.
Nearest station - Rugby 1 mile
Parking
There is plenty of parking at the ground approx 300 spaces
Ground
Capacity 6,000, cover 1,000, seats 750
Admission
Adults £8.00, concessions £4.00
Stourbridge
War Memorial Athletic Ground, Amblecote, Stourbridge, West MidlandsDY8 4HN.
Tel : 01384 394040
Website address : http://www.stourbridgefc.com/html/home.html
Directions
From Stourbridge ring road take A491 signposted Wolverhampton. Ground 300 yards on the left immediately beyond traffic lights opposite the Royal Oak pub.
Nearest station - Stourbridge town 1 mile
Parking
Decent sized car park at the ground
Ground
Capacity 2,000, cover 750, seats 250
Admission
Adults £8.00, Concessions £4.00, u16's £3.00, u11's accompanied by an adult free
Swindon Supermarine
Hunts Copse, Supermarine Road, South Marston, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 4SF
Tel : 01793 828778
Website address : www.swindonsupermarinefc.com
Directions
Leave the M4 at junction 15 and take the A419. Keep on the A419 for two miles and take the second exit off the Commom Head Roundabout to remain on the A419 heading towards Cirencester and M5. Continue onto the Rat Trap Roundabout and take the exit signposted Highworth, Lechlade and Burford, after approx 400 yards take the first exit left onto the A361 Highworth Road. Continue on the A361 going over the first and second roundabouts (Honda entrance and South Marston Industrial Estate on your right), at third roundabout take second left then first left into ground.
Nearest station - Swindon 5 miles
Parking
Decent size car park at ground approx 250 spaces
Ground
Capacity 3,000, cover 300, seats 300
Admission
Adults £8.00, Concessions £5.00, 6 years - 13 years £3.00, u5's free, family ticket £15.00
Tiverton Town
Ladysmead, Bolham Road, Tiverton, Devon, EX6 8SG
Tel : 01884 252397
Website address : www.tiverton-town-fc.co.uk
Directions
Junction 27 on the M5, head towards Tiverton on the A361 dual carriageway travelling for about seven miles. Ignore the first junction for A396 Tiverton and Bickleigh (Gornhay Cross) and keep going (this is important) a little further until you reach a large roundabout. Turn left at the roundabout take first exit (A3126) for the Town Centre and Castle, continue along that road for about 400 yards crossing a new roundabout, passing a college, sports fields and Tiverton Rugby Club until you meet a mini roundabout. Go straight across (first exit) the mini roundabout. You will see Ladysmead to your right. Go along that road for about 200 yds and turn right into Ladysmead just before R&M Cars.
Nearest station - Tiverton Parkway approx 7 miles. Buses leave the train station 16 minutes to the hour every hour and leave the bus station in Tiverton 15 minutes past the hour every hour. The journey time is 38 minutes.
Parking
There is car parking at the club approx 70 spaces, if you find that the car park is full stewards will direct you to alternative parking nearby. If a large crowd is expected, look out for special road side signs that will direct you to nearby car parking
Ground
Capacity 3,500, cover 2,300, seats 520
Admission
Adults £7.50, Concessions £5.00, u16's £1.00, stand transfer £1.00
Yate Town
Lodge Road, Yate, Bristol, BS37 7LE
Tel : 01454 228103
Website address : www.yatetownfc.com
Directions
M4 junction 18 A46 towards Stroud then A432 to Yate. Turn right at top of railway bridge into North Road, first left past traffic lights.
Nearest station - Yate BR - 1 mile
Parking
Large car park at the ground approx 200 spaces, overspill car park if required
Ground
Capacity 2,000, cover 400, seats 236
Admission
Adults £8.00, Concessions £4.00, u11's £1.00
