Bolton v Palace - Sat 16th October
Bolton Wanderers v Crystal Palace
October 16th 2004 KO 3pm
Tickets are no longer available through palace box office but 900 will be available on the day.
Bolton Wanderers
Ground Name: Reebok Stadium
Capacity: 28,723 (all seated)
Address: Burnden Way, Lostock, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 6JW
Tel: 01204-673673
Ticket office – 0871 871 2932
Away fans are housed in the South Stand at one end of the ground where up to 5,000 fans can be accommodated - however most clubs are usually just allocated 3,000. The lower tier is shared with home supporters, but the upper tier is entirely away fans. Beware the front few rows of the lower tier are not covered by the roof so you might get wet! Stewarding can be a bit OTT!
DIRECTIONS & CAR PARKING
M6 to Junction 21a, take eastbound M62 leaving at Junction 12. Follow signs for M61 (Bolton/Preston) and leave the motorway at Junction 6. The ground is visible from this junction and is clearly sign posted. Take exit from sliproad roundabout onto the A6027 Mansell Way. At the next roundabout go straight on and take slip road on the left onto Stadium Visitor's car park 'A'.
Don’t take the A666 towards Bolton from the M61
With traffic congestion on the M60 (M62) supporters from south might want to follow directions for north - which although 10 miles longer may save time.
From the north - take the M6 to junction 29, take M65 towards Blackburn - leave at junction 2 - M61 to Manchester - leave at junction 6 - ground is signposted from here – take first exit off the roundabout onto A6027 Mansell Way – at next roundabout approx 300 metres, take a left onto Burden Way & towards car park.
There is a car park at the ground but it costs £5 & often packed in. Car park A is for visitors. Another tip is to park at the Beehive pub – on the roundabout (half a mile past stadium coming from motorway – pay £5 per car but get it back at the bar. Leave the M61 at junction 6 & drive towards the stadium, continue past & the pub is on the next roundabout near Chorley New Road.
FROM THE STATION
Horwich Parkway railway station serves the stadium and is less than 5 minutes walk from the ground, with regular trains from Bolton's main station.
Note - Bolton station is 5 miles from the Reebok Stadium
Coaches:
There are no seats left on the coaches.
Buses
Bus information can be found at http://www.bwfc.premiumtv.co.uk/pag...0,,1004,00.html
DRINKING
Bromilow Arms - from the M61 go past ground, right into Lostock Lane - pub is 500yards on left - friendly atmosphere - parking for 2.50 about 5 mins walk from ground. This is 10 mins walk away from the ground. Good mix of home & away fans. Serves real ale & food from a lunchtime snack menu
'Although the local pubs do indicate 'Home Only', as long as you don't have away team colours on, you should not have any problems. Try the "Middlebrook Tavern" on the Middlebrook Retail Park (Reebok Stadium is on the Middlebrook Retail estate), Old Orleans or even the micro brewery at the ten pin bowling alley.
There is also the Beehive pub near the ground where you can also park your car.
There are a number of country-style, family friendly pubs along the A6, which runs parallel to the M61. To reach the A6, exit the A61 at junction 4. At roundabout turn left. Next roundabout turn right onto A6. Quincey’s American Diner near junction 6 is good for families
Alcohol is served within the ground.
Bolton Pubs in Camra Good Beer Guide 2000
The following pubs are all in the new Good Beer Guide 2000, I don’t know how many are within walking / driving distance of the ground. The descriptions are straight quotes from the Guide. I hope this is useful to some people.
Bob’s Smithy
1448 Chorley Old Road (B6226)
Getting there - Half a mile from the A58 Junction.
Beers Draught Boddingtons, Taylor Best Bitter, Walker Mild, Walker Bitter plus guest beers.
Description A popular free house on the moors just outside Bolton affording panoramic views of the area.
Facilities Car Park, Lunchtime food, Pub Games.
Opening Hours 12-3; 5-11: 12-11 Sat: 12-10:30 Sun
Clifton Arms
94 Newport Street 01204 842622
Getting there - Near Trinity Station.
Beers Jennings Bitter, Moorhouse’s Bitter, Tetley Bitter plus guest beers.
Description A popular free house on the moors just outside Bolton affording panoramic views of the area.
Facilities Lunchtime food, Pub Games.
Opening Hours 11-11; 11-3: 7-11 Sat: 7-10:30 Sun
Dog & Partridge
26 Manor Street 01204 388596
Getting there - Near Station.
Beers Thwaites Mild, Bitter, Seasonal beers
Description A genuinely unspoilt local close to night clubs, run in a friendly manner. This pub fields thriving pool and quiz teams. Note the Cornbrook windows in the ‘music room’.
Facilities Pub uses oversized lined pint glasses, Pub Games.
Opening Hours 12-3; 5-11 Fri: 12-11 Sat: 12-10:30 Sun
Hen & Chickens
143 Deansgate 01204 389836
Getting there - Near Station.
Beers Greenalls Mild, Bitter, guest beers
Description A plush, well run pub, handy for the bus station. Lunchtime meals are very popular and there is an innovative range of guest beers..
Facilities Lunchtime food, Pub Games.
Opening Hours 11:30-11 Mon-Sat: 7:30-10:30 Sun
Howcroft Inn
26 Poole Street 01204 526814
Getting there - Off Topp Way
Beers Taylor Landlord; Walkers Mild, Bitter; guest beers
Description A Popular, multi roomed pub. Close to Bank Top Brewery whose ales appear regularly.
Facilities Car Park, Lunchtime food, Pub Games.
Opening Hours 12-11 Mon-Sat: 12-10:30 Sun
Lodge Bank Tavern
260 Bridgeman Street 01204 531946
Getting there - Near station - Under ½ mile off Thynne Street (B999).
Beers Lees GB Mild, Bitter; seasonal beers
Description A welcoming local just outside the town centre and opposite a park. Good value fresh ‘butties’ served Fri. and Sat. lunchtimes.
Facilities Car Park, Lunchtime food, Pub Games.
Opening Hours 12-11 Fri-Sat: 12-10:30 Sun
Sweet Greek Tavern
127 Crook Street 01204 392258
Getting there - Near Trinity St station
Beers Moorhouse’s Premier; Tetley Bitter; guest beers
Description A well patronised, unpretentious local, handy for the bus/train link. It stocks a house beer brewed by Moorhouse’s. Weekend food not always available.
Facilities Car Park, Lunchtime food, Pub Games.
Opening Hours 11:30-11 Thu-Fri: 11:30-3, 7-11 Sat: 12-3, 7-10:30 Sun
FOOD
There are also plenty of eating outlets on the Retail Park;, KFC, Burger King, PizzaHut and a Bolton Wanderers themed McDonalds as well as several other themed restaurants. In an arcade are Old Orleans, Mamma Amalfi, and a Seattle Coffee co. The Asda also has a cafe. At the ground is Cafe '58 (celebrating their last FA cup win) and inside the usual pies, burgers & beer'
The nearest traditional food outlet to the Reebok is Settles corner shop at the top of Burnden Way.
WHEELCHAIR SPACES:
ample space for all either at ground level (in front of away support) or in a
special enclosure in the NE corner. Entrance on the west side of the
ground by the ticket office.
Cost: free for disabled person, 11.00 for helper
Booking - essential
Parking - available outside away end - for 5.00
A loop system is also available
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