To avoid driving
through the centre of Cardiff, leave the M4 at junction 33 and take the A4232 towards
Cardiff/Barry. Keep on the A4232 towards Cardiff and then leave the dual
carriageway at the B4267 exit, signposted 'Cardiff (Leckwith) Athletics
Stadium'. Follow the signs for the stadium and after about half a mile you
will see Ninian Park over on your right. There is a huge car park at the
ground.
Pubs
Most of the
pubs near to the ground can be quite intimidating for away supporters and are
not recommended. However there is the
Cornwall Hotel, which is also a pub, that has been
recommended by Mike Dibble. It's 5-10mins walking distance from the
ground and stands in Cornwall Street (Taxi £2.50 From Central station). As Mike
says; 'I use the Cornwall pre match and have never witnessed any trouble over
the last five or so years I have frequented it, Away fans are left to enjoy a
trouble free pint. It has the usual variety of beers on tap including Brains and
has a useful Chinese/chippy directly opposite for a munch.'
By Train
The nearest train station
is Ninian Park Halt, which is only a couple of minutes walk from the
ground. This station is on a local line which is served by trains from
Cardiff Central. Alternatively as Barry Hodges informs
me;
'Grangetown station is
around a 10-15 minute walk away from Ninian Park and is served by fairly
frequent trains from Cardiff Central, that
continue onto Penarth or Barry Island. On
leaving Grangetown station turn left,
cross the main road and then turn right into
Sloper road for the ground'.
