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Newcastle United
Directions
At the end of the A1(M) continue on the A1 and then the
A184 towards Newcastle. Continue along this road, bearing left onto the A189. Continue
over the River Tyne on the Redheugh Bridge, from which the ground can be
clearly be seen. Carry on straight up the dual carriageway
(St James Boulevard). This leads directly to the Gallowgate end of the
ground. As the ground is so central there are a
number of pay and display car parks in the vicinity.
Jason Adderley a visiting West
Brom fan adds; 'An
easier way into the City is to stay on the A1 until the exit for Westerhope.
Leave the A1 go straight over two roundabouts and then follow the signs for the
Royal Victoria Infirmary (Queen Victoria Road) - parking here is in a multi
storey and allows a reasonably quick getaway after the game'.
Peter Luckett informs me; 'The traffic in the city centre can be a nightmare and
so is parking. My recommendation for fans travelling from the South is to head
for Heworth, which is near Gateshead adjacent to the A184. It has a Metro
Station and a long term car park where you can leave your car for a cost of
£1.10. You can then catch the metro direct to the stadium at a cost of £2-40
return.
Pubs
The ground is one of the few in the country that is
literally right in the centre of town. You are only a few minutes walk from the main
shopping areas of Newcastle. There are plenty of bars to choose from in the city
centre, but most away fans tend to favour the pubs opposite and around Newcastle
Railway Station. The 'Ahead Of Steam' 'The Lounge' and O'Neill's are all
recommended, but some of these bars would only admit fans if colours were
covered and none of them admitted children. Alternatively there is Idols, which
has strippers and is popular with both home and away fans,
Alcohol is also served within the ground.
By Train
Newcastle Central Railway Station is half a mile from the ground and takes
10-15 minutes to walk.
Thanks to Ian Kavanagh for providing the directions;
'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 see 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'.
Andrew Saffrey adds; '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'. Whilst Claire Stewart
informs me; 'You can also get the metro from inside the train station up
to the ground, which has its own "St. James' Park" stop. Go on
the metro from the railway station to Monument Metro Station where
you need to change trains to go to St James Park. You can also walk up to
the ground from Monument Station. It's pretty easy to find, and if you do
happen to get lost, then just follow the black and white crowd!
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