Torquay v Palace - Carling Cup - Tues 12th Aug 2003 7.45pm
Torquay United v Crystal Palace
Tuesday 12th August 2003
K.O. 7.45pm
Club Details:
Torquay United
Ground Name: Plainmoor
Capacity: 6,000
Address: Plainmoor, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3PS
Main Telephone No: 01803-328666
Around 1,100 away supporters can be accommodated in the new covered terrace that has been constructed at one end of the ground. This end has been named the 'Sparkworld Away Stand'. The club also makes 200 seats available to away supporters in the covered Main Stand. Torquay is a good place to go for a night out, and I think a few palace fans will be staying down there and making a night of it.
TICKETS
There are no tickets available from Selhurst Park for this match, all tickets will be on sale at Plainmoor on the evening for terracing and a small allocation of seats.
Prices: Terracing – Adults £11.00, Senior Citizens £8.00, Under 16s £5.00
Seats – Adults £12.00, Senior Citizens £9.00, Under 16s £5.00
DISABLED FACILITIES
Space for 15 visiting supporters in the Family Stand. Free for disabled person £5 for helper. Book through the club. For blind supporters there are 15 spaces in the main stand which also require booking.
HOW TO GET THERE BY CAR & WHERE TO PARK
At the end of the M5 follow onto A38 and then turn left onto the A380. On reaching Kingskerwell, take the first exit at the roundabout and after one mile turn left onto the A3022 (signposted Babbacombe). After 1 mile turn left into Westhill Road for Warbro Road. Street parking.
From the South West (Plymouth area)
Exit A38 at Marley Head junction follow Paignton signs for 11 miles into the Borough of Torbay. At crossroads/lights junction with the Ring Road, turn left onto the Ring Road. Straight on for just over 3 miles to the Gallows Gate Roundabout. Turn right into Marldon Road. After nearly 2 miles at t-junction turn left into Newton Road. Just after Texaco petrol station turn right. Ground signposted from here.
BY TRAIN
The ground is over two miles away from the main Torquay railway station and so a taxi (around £4) may well be the order of the day. Torre station (one stop before Torquay station but not all trains stop there) is closest to the ground. Walk up the hill opposite the station and it's a 10-15 min walk.
By Coach
The Box Office are currently taking bookings for the coaches on 020 8771 8841 or to personal callers between 9.00am and 6pm Mon to Fri.
£24 (Non-Members) £21.00 (Eagle Gold) £21.60 (Season Ticket
Holders) Depart 12.15pm
WHERE TO DRINK
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'BOOTS & LACES' - The supporters pub behind the main stand allows away supporters in and is usually quite pleasant and friendly. Family area, big screen TV, upstairs bistro bar. Bar snacks available. Darts, pool table. Disabled facilities – open all day.
Good pubs that are recommended
O'CONNORS - 113 St Marychurch Road – Bar snacks, darts, 2 skittle alleys, 2 pool tables, separate family room. Open all day.
THE UNION - 127 St Marychurch Road – Separate games area with pool, skittle alley & darts. TV. Open all day
STRIKERS SPORTS BAR – 187 St Marychurch Road. Big screen TV, darts, pool, open all day
THE JOHN BULL
The George Inn on Babbacombe Road is about 10 mins from the ground and is very welcoming. There is also an award winning fish & chip shop next door.
Pubs a bit further away include:
The Old Brewery – Lower Ellacombe Church Road
The Masons Arms – 110 Babbacombe Road
For families try:
The Old Coach House – 86 Babbacombe Downs Road
The Willow tree – new pub on the main route to Plainmoor from the North East.
FOOD OUTLETS
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Plenty on the St Marychurch Road
Plainmoor Bakery
Plainmoor Fish Bar
Two Chinese Takeaways
Kebab shop
pizza bar
Indian takeaway
Riveria takeaway opens at 5.30pm – pizzas, kebabs, burgers, lasagne & moussaka.
For a sit down fry up try Anchor Café just past O’connors pub
LOCAL SHOPS
The Spa (including post office)
Somerfields
PLACES TO STAY
Cavendish Hotel, Torquay.
www.4hotels.co.uk/uk/hotels/cavendis.html
Bar, restaurant, games room, sauna, solarium, gym, indoor & outdoor pools. Plenty of rooms available starting from £199 per person per week for B&B w/ensuite.
www.4hotels.co.uk
has plenty of hotels to choose from
www.devonhotels.com
www.hotellink.co.uk
www.hotelstorquayuk.com
www.torquay-hotels.com
http://www.smoothhound.co.uk/torquay.html
Mount Edgcombe Hotel in Torquay (tel: 01803-292310) - B&B is only £21 per night!
If you are booking in advance it is best to shop around – some places won’t book in advance for 1 night – but make sure you tell them it’s a Tuesday as some will book 1 night mid-week. For anyone willing to chance it – there are likely to be rooms available for people turning up on the night.
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