lightweight
28-11-2000, 02:20 AM
Grimsby Town v Palace Saturday 2nd December 2000
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Blundell Park, Cleethorpes, DN35 7PY
Main Telephone No: 01472-605050
Ticket Office: 01472-605058
Tickets 14.00 for adults - 8.00 for concessions. Palace box office were given 500 to purchase in advance. Plenty (approx 1,500) available on the day.
Away fans are located in the Osmond Stand, at one end of the ground, where just under 2,000 supporters can be accommodated. One downside of this stand is that there are a number of supporting pillars which could impede your view of the game. Remember to wrap up warm as there can be a biting wind coming off the North Sea.
Palace Coach Travel
Coaches depart Holmesdale Road at 7.45am. There will be FREE coach travel sponsored by the players. First come first served.
*Travelling by Car*
M1 to Junction 32. M18 to Junction 5. From ALL locations follow M180 / A180 into Grimsby. Go straight over first roundabout (signposted Docks,Cleethorpes A180).
Then follow signs for Cleethorpes, A180 onto the Grimsby Road. The ground is on the left after a couple of miles, behind MacDonalds. Parking shouldn't be a problem, as the town centre is only a bit further on and you should find something there quite easily.
An alternative route 'might' be to follow the A1 to Newark, and then follow A46 into Grimsby, go straight on at roundabout after duel carriageway, following signs to Cleethorpes. At Grimsby College, get in right hand lane and keep following signs for Cleethorpes. At Isaac's Hill roundabout turn left onto Grimsby Road, ground is on the right hand side behind the Drive Thro' MacDonalds.
Palace Train Travel - leave Kings Cross at 8.30am arriving Doncaster at approx 11.30am. Depart Doncaster at 11.42am. Arriving Cleethopres at 12.55pm
Return train departs cleethorpes at 5.23pm, arriving Doncaster at 6.39pm. Departing Doncaster at 7.10am arriving Kings Cross at approx 10.10pm. Phone Gildo or Chris to book
(evenings only)
Times all subject to railtrack alterations. Best to check on www.nationalrail.co.uk (http://www.nationalrail.co.uk)
*Directions from Railway Station*
Either walk along the prom to the ground- come out of the station and turn left and left again(a footbridge crosses back over the railway line near the ground), or walk up the Grimsby Road (passing pubs, food, shops, etc.). For the latter, come out of the station
and turn right and right again (walking parallel to the rail line). Where road becomes a 'No Through Road' into a backyard, turn left into Poplar Road. At T-junction, turn right into Grimsby Road.
Taxis from the station are approx 2.00
Buses 45 3F & 9X run along the Grimsby Road
*Information for Disabled Fans*
Wheelchair spaces: Large enclosure in the NE corner of the Main Stand, and no problem accommodating visiting fans Cost: Disabled fan and helper seven quid each.
Booking: essential (although if supporters turn up on the day, every effort will be made to accommodate them) Parking: None available Blind facilities: Eight seats available with hospital radio commentary. (Cost 5 pounds each)
*Eating and Drinking*
There are a couple of pubs close to the ground, but these aren't recommended because of the home fans. There are plenty of pubs, bars, clubs, cafes, restaurants, curry houses, etc. in Cleethorpes ('a smaller, cheaper Southend!'), similar to many seaside resorts(even though it might be a bit out of season). Fish and chip shops
along Grimsby Road (between town and stadium), as well as 'Leaking Boot' It’s a pub which is large and footy friendly providing a large back room just for the away supporters - good if you’re wearing colours!!. It also has a large car park and allows in children. It’s en route from Cleethorpes station to the ground. It also offers 2 course meals for a fiver. Plus there is a separate restaurant with a la carte menu. Open from 11-4 and 7-11
Steels corner house is in the A.A good food guide but people may need to book tel 01472692644. for the best indian food in town try Indigo in the market place opposite Steels again very popular so ring first on 01472603720. All these are within 2 minutes of the suggested digs on foot, also within walking distance are some good bars try Schuberts again in the market place, or the Carousel in the dolphin hotel. The bars are not recommended on match day as a small minority of the locals tend to be hostile
The Submarine near the station for a drink. Most pubs in the town centre should be pretty safe before the match.
The Fish & Chips in Cleethorpes are legendary and there are some good outlets located near to the ground. Hobsons fish and chip shop near to the Leaking Boot and the ground comes recommended. Other recommendations include the Blundell Park Hotel, which if you arrive early serves some good food at reasonable prices (expect to pay around £5 for a good portion of fish and chips). The Rutland Arms is also recommended for both home and away fans to mingle, however this a little way from the ground and doesn't allow in children. (it is about half a mile before Blundell park, turn left at Ramsdens superstore and left again, and you'll see the pub at the opposite end of their carpark. If in coaches, then from where you will be parked, head back the way you came, along the sea wall for 5 mins and you'll see the pub). The Imperial pub by the ground is not recommended for away fans. There is also a McDonalds situated right by Blundell Park.
Also the first turning left off of St Peters Avenue is Short Street - leading to Market Street which has several takeaways & restaurants. Near the ground is Avon Fisheries & the Picnic Basket.
For those making a weekend of it there is an italian restaurant that stays open until 3 am, which is
unlicensed:- good food, plus go and fetch the vino you bought at the offie earlier = extended night out
If you're travelling a fair way to Blundell Park, then why not a weekend of it by staying in the seaside town of Cleethorpes? It has all that you would expect from a small seaside resort.
Cleethorpes Tourist Office can be contacted on 01472 323111
*Staying in Cleethorpes*
The stadium is just north of the town centre / seafront. There are
plenty of B&Bs and Guesthouses for anyone planning to make a weekend
of it. ISAACS HILL is good for ridiculously cheap B & B's Here are a few phone numbers:
-Cliff Lodge Hotel, 10/11 High Cliff, (on seafront, about 10 minutes
from town centre. Couple of decent pubs close by including a
micro-brewery. Recommended! 01472 691583)
-Aavon Court Guest House, 4 Isaac's Hill, (All facilities, 01472
698706)
-Ascot Lodge Guest House, 11 Princes Road, (Small, but at the top of
town towards stadium,01472 290129)
-Burlington Guest House,2-4 Albert Road, (Near railway station &
centre,01472 699071)
-Dovedale Guest House, 18 Albert Road, (More rooms than average,
01472 692988)
Gladson Guest House, 43, Isaacs Hill, Cleethorpes 01472 694858 / 239642 john.pearce@diamond.co.uk
-Holmhirst Hotel, 3 Alexandra Road (Central, 01472 692656)
St Ives - guest house on Isaacs Hill tel 01472 691852
Vines guest house also on Isaacs hill tel 01472 690524.
Camelot guest house again on Isaacs hill tel01472 691433.
Dolphin Hotel on the sea front 01472 204711
Wellow hotel on Kings road 01472 695589
all the accommodation is within walking distance of the ground and a large selection of bars,
clubs and restaurants
The better Crazy Golf course is the one next to the large amusement
arcade...(!)
As for nightlife recommended is The Paradise Club - one of two clubs on
the pier - as well as Park Lane opposite the pier
Also Baton Rouge, The Dolphin & Barcelona nightclub for night entertainment
[This message has been edited by lightweight (edited 30 November 2000).]
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Blundell Park, Cleethorpes, DN35 7PY
Main Telephone No: 01472-605050
Ticket Office: 01472-605058
Tickets 14.00 for adults - 8.00 for concessions. Palace box office were given 500 to purchase in advance. Plenty (approx 1,500) available on the day.
Away fans are located in the Osmond Stand, at one end of the ground, where just under 2,000 supporters can be accommodated. One downside of this stand is that there are a number of supporting pillars which could impede your view of the game. Remember to wrap up warm as there can be a biting wind coming off the North Sea.
Palace Coach Travel
Coaches depart Holmesdale Road at 7.45am. There will be FREE coach travel sponsored by the players. First come first served.
*Travelling by Car*
M1 to Junction 32. M18 to Junction 5. From ALL locations follow M180 / A180 into Grimsby. Go straight over first roundabout (signposted Docks,Cleethorpes A180).
Then follow signs for Cleethorpes, A180 onto the Grimsby Road. The ground is on the left after a couple of miles, behind MacDonalds. Parking shouldn't be a problem, as the town centre is only a bit further on and you should find something there quite easily.
An alternative route 'might' be to follow the A1 to Newark, and then follow A46 into Grimsby, go straight on at roundabout after duel carriageway, following signs to Cleethorpes. At Grimsby College, get in right hand lane and keep following signs for Cleethorpes. At Isaac's Hill roundabout turn left onto Grimsby Road, ground is on the right hand side behind the Drive Thro' MacDonalds.
Palace Train Travel - leave Kings Cross at 8.30am arriving Doncaster at approx 11.30am. Depart Doncaster at 11.42am. Arriving Cleethopres at 12.55pm
Return train departs cleethorpes at 5.23pm, arriving Doncaster at 6.39pm. Departing Doncaster at 7.10am arriving Kings Cross at approx 10.10pm. Phone Gildo or Chris to book
(evenings only)
Times all subject to railtrack alterations. Best to check on www.nationalrail.co.uk (http://www.nationalrail.co.uk)
*Directions from Railway Station*
Either walk along the prom to the ground- come out of the station and turn left and left again(a footbridge crosses back over the railway line near the ground), or walk up the Grimsby Road (passing pubs, food, shops, etc.). For the latter, come out of the station
and turn right and right again (walking parallel to the rail line). Where road becomes a 'No Through Road' into a backyard, turn left into Poplar Road. At T-junction, turn right into Grimsby Road.
Taxis from the station are approx 2.00
Buses 45 3F & 9X run along the Grimsby Road
*Information for Disabled Fans*
Wheelchair spaces: Large enclosure in the NE corner of the Main Stand, and no problem accommodating visiting fans Cost: Disabled fan and helper seven quid each.
Booking: essential (although if supporters turn up on the day, every effort will be made to accommodate them) Parking: None available Blind facilities: Eight seats available with hospital radio commentary. (Cost 5 pounds each)
*Eating and Drinking*
There are a couple of pubs close to the ground, but these aren't recommended because of the home fans. There are plenty of pubs, bars, clubs, cafes, restaurants, curry houses, etc. in Cleethorpes ('a smaller, cheaper Southend!'), similar to many seaside resorts(even though it might be a bit out of season). Fish and chip shops
along Grimsby Road (between town and stadium), as well as 'Leaking Boot' It’s a pub which is large and footy friendly providing a large back room just for the away supporters - good if you’re wearing colours!!. It also has a large car park and allows in children. It’s en route from Cleethorpes station to the ground. It also offers 2 course meals for a fiver. Plus there is a separate restaurant with a la carte menu. Open from 11-4 and 7-11
Steels corner house is in the A.A good food guide but people may need to book tel 01472692644. for the best indian food in town try Indigo in the market place opposite Steels again very popular so ring first on 01472603720. All these are within 2 minutes of the suggested digs on foot, also within walking distance are some good bars try Schuberts again in the market place, or the Carousel in the dolphin hotel. The bars are not recommended on match day as a small minority of the locals tend to be hostile
The Submarine near the station for a drink. Most pubs in the town centre should be pretty safe before the match.
The Fish & Chips in Cleethorpes are legendary and there are some good outlets located near to the ground. Hobsons fish and chip shop near to the Leaking Boot and the ground comes recommended. Other recommendations include the Blundell Park Hotel, which if you arrive early serves some good food at reasonable prices (expect to pay around £5 for a good portion of fish and chips). The Rutland Arms is also recommended for both home and away fans to mingle, however this a little way from the ground and doesn't allow in children. (it is about half a mile before Blundell park, turn left at Ramsdens superstore and left again, and you'll see the pub at the opposite end of their carpark. If in coaches, then from where you will be parked, head back the way you came, along the sea wall for 5 mins and you'll see the pub). The Imperial pub by the ground is not recommended for away fans. There is also a McDonalds situated right by Blundell Park.
Also the first turning left off of St Peters Avenue is Short Street - leading to Market Street which has several takeaways & restaurants. Near the ground is Avon Fisheries & the Picnic Basket.
For those making a weekend of it there is an italian restaurant that stays open until 3 am, which is
unlicensed:- good food, plus go and fetch the vino you bought at the offie earlier = extended night out
If you're travelling a fair way to Blundell Park, then why not a weekend of it by staying in the seaside town of Cleethorpes? It has all that you would expect from a small seaside resort.
Cleethorpes Tourist Office can be contacted on 01472 323111
*Staying in Cleethorpes*
The stadium is just north of the town centre / seafront. There are
plenty of B&Bs and Guesthouses for anyone planning to make a weekend
of it. ISAACS HILL is good for ridiculously cheap B & B's Here are a few phone numbers:
-Cliff Lodge Hotel, 10/11 High Cliff, (on seafront, about 10 minutes
from town centre. Couple of decent pubs close by including a
micro-brewery. Recommended! 01472 691583)
-Aavon Court Guest House, 4 Isaac's Hill, (All facilities, 01472
698706)
-Ascot Lodge Guest House, 11 Princes Road, (Small, but at the top of
town towards stadium,01472 290129)
-Burlington Guest House,2-4 Albert Road, (Near railway station &
centre,01472 699071)
-Dovedale Guest House, 18 Albert Road, (More rooms than average,
01472 692988)
Gladson Guest House, 43, Isaacs Hill, Cleethorpes 01472 694858 / 239642 john.pearce@diamond.co.uk
-Holmhirst Hotel, 3 Alexandra Road (Central, 01472 692656)
St Ives - guest house on Isaacs Hill tel 01472 691852
Vines guest house also on Isaacs hill tel 01472 690524.
Camelot guest house again on Isaacs hill tel01472 691433.
Dolphin Hotel on the sea front 01472 204711
Wellow hotel on Kings road 01472 695589
all the accommodation is within walking distance of the ground and a large selection of bars,
clubs and restaurants
The better Crazy Golf course is the one next to the large amusement
arcade...(!)
As for nightlife recommended is The Paradise Club - one of two clubs on
the pier - as well as Park Lane opposite the pier
Also Baton Rouge, The Dolphin & Barcelona nightclub for night entertainment
[This message has been edited by lightweight (edited 30 November 2000).]