Newcastle v Palace - Saturday 5th January 2002. FA Cup 3rd Round
Newcastle United v Palace (Saturday 5th January, 3pm)
St.James Park
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 4ST
Main Telephone No: 0191-201-8400
Ticket Office: 0191-261-1571
TICKETS
This match is all ticket – tickets are on general sale Wednesday 2nd January from Palace Box Office.
Adults: 20.00
Concesssions : 10.00
(These are actually cheaper than the last time we played there!)
The away fans are now housed in the North West corner of the ground, on level seven. The away allocation is now up to 3000 for Premiership games, and a larger allocation is available for cup games The view is a long way from the pitch, although it is still good. If you suffer from vertigo, don't go! Reports suggest that the stewarding is quite strict – so behave yourselves!!
GETTING TO THE GROUN
TRAVELLING BY CAR :
From the M25 join the M1 (northbound). At junction 32 take the left hand lane to join the M18 (the North and Doncaster). At junction 2 branch left and at the roundabout take the first exit
to join the A1(M) signposted to The North. In eight miles at the end of the motorway join the A1 and then in a further 31 miles rejoin the A1(M). At junction 49 (A1/A618) Dishforth Interchange go forward on the A1 and then in a further 24 miles at the junction with the B6275 go
forward to join the A1(M). At the end of the motorway go forward on the A1 and in four miles
branch left to join the A184 (Newcastle, Gateshead). After one mile take the right hand lane to join the A189 then cross Redheugh Bridge. Keep forward (signposted City Centre) and at the
traffic lights go straight ahead (City-North). At the next traffic lights proceed forward again (City-North, Ashington). At the T-junction turn left, then at the next traffic lights turn right. At the roundabout take the first exit and Newcastle FC is on the right after one mile.
Alternatively Follow A1, A68 then A6127 to cross the Tyne. At the next roundabout, take the first exit into Moseley Street. Turn left into Neville Street, then right at the end for Clayton Street and then Newgate Street. Then turn left for Leazes Park Road.
By Road from West:
Take the A69 towards the City Centre. Turn left into Clayton Street for
Newgate Street, then left again for Leazes Park Road.
By Road from North:
Take the A1, then follow signs for Hexham until you get to Percy Street
then turn right into Leazes Park Road.
PARKING :
There is street parking available nearby, or it might be more sensible / convenient to try the city centre multi-stories which are well signposted. There is apparently parking for away fans at
the Blood Transfusion Centre in Barrack Road.
Building work at Gallowgate has also meant that other public car parks have been closed, further limiting the choice. Like most British cities, on-street parking is available round the edge of the centre, but the threat of car crime and changing parking rules is an ever-present one.
Parking Suggestions:
Near the Telewest Arena.
Off the Westgate Road - top end.
Past the Royal Victoria Infirmary beside the University/Exhibition Park.
At the Railway Station - limited space and expensive.
Multi-storey car parks on Dean Street and near Haymarket bus station.
There are car parks at the ground - however they are strictly for permit holders and there's no pay on the day public access to them.
TRAVELLING BY TRAIN :
There are no train tickets left via Chris & Gildo – they were all snapped up in the space of 15 minutes after going on sale. The details, in case anyone else wants to travel on the same train (apparently there are some tickets at available now at £31 and £75), are as follows:
departs Kings Cross: 09:30am
arrives Newcastle: 12:42pm
depart Newcastle: 5:29pm
arrives Kings Cross: 8.35pm
To get to the ground, you may either take the metro direct to the ground (one stop- St.James), or walk as follows (half mile – 15 mins):
Route via the city centre: Come out of the station, across the two zebra crossings and head right onto Grainger Street. Follow this road up to the second set of traffic lights (at Pizza Hut). This will out you at the top of the Bigg Market - Drinker's Paradise! You should have met a throng of black and white shirts by now, but failing that, bear left onto Newgate Street and follow the road all the way around to the roundabout with Gallowgate. Following this road all the way round will lead you straight to St James Park and the away fans' section'.
If you're feeling lazy, you can get buses 36, 36B, 71, 87 or 88 from Berwick Street (across the road from station), up to the ground. The fare should be about 50p.
Direct route - Come out of the station and cross the street in front of you, and up the alley to the left of the bakers. This take you past a pub called The Forth and bring you out at Clayton Street. Cross straight over and continue up the final section of the alley. You are now on Westgate Road.
To your right is a paper shop and immediately past it is a paved walkway which stretches up the hill - at the top of this you will be able to see the ground to your right. Either continue towards the ground or deviate right, which is Stowell Street, home of the local Chinese community and numerous fine eating establishments.
Away supporters are currently housed in the North West corner, following
the Direct route described above brings you to the South West side of the ground (or South East if via City Centre).
Continue to walk along the road that winds along to the ground and
then walk underneath the new offices/stand with the ground on your
right. The away turnstiles are past the main entrance at the top of the
incline.
Away buses / coaches tend to park immediately to the North of this point.
TRAVELLING BY COACH :
Club coaches depart Holmesdale Road at 6:15am. Gold members 21.75, Season Members 26.10, Guests 29.00
BY PLANE
There are flights to Newcastle, although the cheaper ones mean coming back the next day. Most with Go via Stanstead – prices vary depending on when you look at the web site from 30.00 upwards apparently. If coming from the airport, alight at Haymarket or Monument Stations and follow the crowds.
Information for Disabled Fans :
Wheelchair Spaces: 8 - 13 spaces for away Disabled toilet facilities in the main concourse areas of stadium. Steward assistance on request. Sir John Hall Stand.
Booking: essential. Tickets – 9.00 for disabled person, 25.00 – 50.00 for helper
Blind facilities: 22 allocated seats in the North East Corner. All elevated and covered with commentary provided. Ambulant disabled – 81 covered positions for home & away fans in the Sir John Hall, Newcastle Brown stand. Helpers sit adjacent.
Contact for disabled issues – David Pattison – 0191 201 8400
EATING AND DRINKING :
The ground is one of the few in the country that is literally right in the centre of town. You are no more than 10 minutes walk from the main shopping areas of Newcastle. There are plenty of bars to choose from in the city centre.
St. James Park is located right in the city centre, with all shops, etc. within half a mile. There is a large footie-friendly pub in Barrack Road (near the away parking), five minutes from the ground – The Leazes Inn 0191 221 1588. Large family orientated pub, big screen TV, 2 pool tables, one snooker table, darts, table football, and full menu (served 12-5 weekends). Children’s menu / outdoor play area, large car park.
'The Cushy Billet'- (Brewers Fayre), families welcome
The Bridge Hotel – Castle Garth (By high level bridge) 0191 232 6400 – Family orientated pub, views over the river. Menu with meals from 1.99, served 12-2. 3 TV’s Open all day from 11:30
The Akenside Traders – The Side 0191 269 3011
Modern –style city centre bar with 6 TV’s. Bar meals served to 2:30, snacks to 5. Disabled facilities. Open all day
The Duke of Wellington – High Bridge 0191 261 8852 – Sandwiches & bar meals. TV. Open all day.
The Crown Posada – The side.
The Strawberry, Rosie’s bar and The Newcastle Arms are all home pubs.
FOOD:
Charlies and Wok this Way on Gallowgate offer eat as much as you can buffets for about 4:50 . Gourmet Grub on Leazes crescent do good sandwiches and salads. St Andrew’s Street near Rosie’s Bar is the Butter Fingers takeaway with pies, quiche and sandwiches. Newgate Street and the Bigg Market have the usual Wimpys and MacDonalds.
Inside the ground the mince pie seems the best bet. Cheese and onion pasty not bad apparently. Coffee and Hot chocolate recommended. Alcohol is also served within the ground
Matchday programme - available from local newsagents 24 hours before kickoff, from street vendors Price held at £2 for 2001-02 season.
For those making a night of it:
The best place for a night out is the Quayside – there are loads of bars down there. You should go over the swing bridge (pedestrian bridge) to Buffalo Bills, on the Gateshead side. You can eat there and it is open until 12:30am (no charge). Great place to have some fun. Opposite Buffalo Bills is a good Italian known as La Riveria.
There are also loads of good hotels along the quayside if you haven’t already booked.
If you want to go bar hopping then go over the swing bridge to the Newcastle side and all along the river are bars – be prepared to queue though.
For more accommodation in Newcastle – here are a few possibilities – but there are loads in the Newcaslte area – and lots in Jesmond too which is a short distance from the city centre.
AVENUE HOTEL
2 Manor House Road
Jesmond
NE2 2L0
t: 0191-281-1396
f: 0191-281-6588
Single: £25pn
It's about 10 minutes walk to West Jesmond Station, and from there about 15 minutes on Metro, change at Monument.
BRIGHTON GUEST HOUSE
47-49 Brighton Grove
Arthur's Hill
NE4 5NS
t: 0191-273-3600
f: 0191-226-0563
Single: £16pn
Easy for Football Ground, at either end of Brighton grove you can catch
a bus to right outside the stadium, or about 10-15 mins' walk. To get to
the hotel from the ground, head towards the mini-roundabout next to a
petrol station, and turn left into Stanhope Street (to the left of Black
Bull PH). Either catch any bus along Stanhope Street, or walk to the end
of Stanhope Street, and Brighton Grove crosses to the right.
This can get quite lively – being taken over by a Palace crowd. That as well as having a few Magpies as well, makes for an exciting stay.
BRANDLING HUEST HOUSE
4 Brandling Park
Brandling Village
NE2 4QA
t: 0191-281-3175
Single: £23pn
It's possible to walk to Football Ground, or alternatively it's about 10
minutes from Jesmond Metro, then change at Monument for St. James's.
HANSEN HOTEL
131 Sandyford Road
Shieldfield
NE2 1QR
t: 0191-281-0289
Single: £24pn
2 minutes' walk from Jesmond Metro dtation, then change at Monument for St. James'. Alternatively, frequent buses will take you into City Centre (nos. 300, 305, 306, 307, 1, 38) and then it's a short walk to Football Ground.
JESMOND PARK HOTEL
74-76 Queens Road
Jesmond
NE2 2PR
t: 0191-281-2821
f: 0191-281-0515
Single: £24pn
About 15 minutes walk from West Jesmond Metro Station. From there,
change at Monument for St James's Park (~15mins)
LYNNWOOD GUEST HOUSE
1 Lynnwood Terrace
off Westgate Road
Fenham
NE4 6UL
Single: £16pn
About 15mins. walk from Football Ground along Westgate Road, then
Corporation Street (next to Brewery). Alternatively frequent buses from
stop in Brighton Grove (nos. 39, 40, 82, 83, 84, 684, 685).
MINERVA HOTEL
105 Osborne Road
West Jesmond
NE2 2TA
t: 0191-281-0190
f: 0191-281-2294
Single: £23pn
About 5-10 mins. walk fromWest Jesmond station. Then by Metro to
Monument, and change for St. James' (~15 mins)
PORTLAND GUEST HOUSE
134 Sandyford Road
Shieldfield
NE2 1DD
t/f: 0191-232-7868
Single: £18
(for directions see HANSEN HOTEL)
ROSEBERRY HOTEL
2 Roseberry Crescent
Jesmond Vale
NE2 1ET
t/f: 0191-281-3363
Single: £22pn
About 15mins walk from Jesmond Metro.
THE BELLE GROVE
Belle Grove Terrace
(cnr of Ancrum St and Richardson Rd)
Spital Tongues
t: 0191-232-5837
Single: £20
10 minutes' walk from St James's across the Leazes Moor. Turn right out
of stadium, and at Roundabout (Black Bull PH) Turn right into park
gates. Follow driveway to end, and take the left-hand fork through
wooden gates. Follow right across the Moor, and Belle Grove should face
you at the end of path.
For more information try http://northeastscene.com/ which has a wealth of information – too much to include it all on here!
|
