Plymouth Argyle

Directions

Take the M5 to the South West and at the end of the motorway continue onto the A38 (The ground is well signposted from the outskirts of Plymouth on the A38). On going into Plymouth, turn left onto the A386 (towards Plymouth). When this road splits into two, keep on the left hand side (sign posted Plymouth) and after about a mile you will see the ground on your left. The ground is well signposted 'Plymouth Argyle Home Park' on the way into Plymouth.

There is quite a large car park at the ground, which is free. It is operated on a 'first in before the game, first our after the game basis'. If you are last in, then on average it takes around half an hour to clear. The car park is normally full by 2.30pm on matchdays. David Harding adds; 'If after the game you want to go back towards Exeter, then make sure you go into in car park number two, as otherwise you will be directed in opposite direction towards the city centre'. There is some street parking to be had, if you carry on past the ground, heading away from the city centre.

Pubs

Probably the best bet is the Britannia which is a sizeable Wetherspoons outlet and around a 10 minute walk away from the ground (from the car park outside the football ground, turn left and the pub is down the road on the right hand corner). For most matches the pub which is busy normally, has a queue of fans waiting to get in outside, but this is controlled by the security staff, so you don't normally have to wait too long to gain entrance. Although away fan friendly, the pub doesn't tolerate away supporters singing their clubs songs and any who do are quickly ejected from the premises, so you have been warned. Near to the pub is normally a van selling pasties, which looked to be doing a roaring trade on my last visit. Opposite the Britannia is the Embassy Club which is best avoided by away fans.

Terry from Plymouth also recommends the Pennycomequick (great name!) if you are walking to the ground from the railway station, as does Bob Rees a visiting West Ham United fan, who also commented on their home made pasties. Otherwise alcohol is available within the ground.

By Train

Plymouth railway station is about one and a half miles away, so either grab a cab (£3) or embark on the 25 minute walk. As you come out of the station turn right and down the hill and under the railway bridge. Just keep walking straight along this road and you will eventually come to the ground on your right