Cambridge United V Stags

Saturday 14th February 2009, 3:00pm

Destination:

Abbey Stadium

Newmarket Road,

Cambridge

CB5 8LN

Distance to ground:

102.4 miles

Parking:

There is a small car park at the ground, but it is nearly always full. Other parking in the surrounding side streets is limited. Off road car parking is provided behind the ground. To reach this, continue past the ground entrance for another 400 yards and turn left at the traffic lights into Coldhams Lane. Continue for about 300 yards, crossing a small roundabout and over a railway bridge, the car park entrance is on the left about 50 yards beyond the bridge.

Eating out:

The Wrestlers Arms is a great pub, which is about half a mile away from the ground on Newmarket Road which has an excellent selection of beer and serves great food. There is also fast food served within the ground.

Mine's a pint:

There is a supporters club at the ground which does reasonably priced food and is friendly, that allows in away supporters. the main pub for away fans is the Greyhound, which is about a five to ten minute walk from the away end across Coldhams Common (go under the railway bridge and follow the track along until you reach it).

Stopping over in Cambridge?

The Quy Mill is the closest and I believe they give a cheaper rate if you say you are here for the football (01223) 293383. The closest B&B is the Oakley Lodge (01223) 506007 and is on the same road as the stadium, so it is within easy walking distance. There is also a travel lodge situated two miles away from the ground, the telephone number is 0871 984 6101.

Travel information

Car:

Take the A428 to Cambridge, then join the A14, heading towards Newmarket. Turn off onto the B1047 sign posted for Cambridge airport .Then take the A1 and A14 to Cambridge, heading towards Newmarket. Turn off onto the B1047 sign posted for Cambridge Airport. At the top of the slip road turn right towards Fen Ditton. Go through Fen Ditton until you reach a T Junction, where at the traffic lights you turn right into Newmarket Road. Go straight across the roundabout (there is a McDonalds on one corner) and you will come to Abbey Stadium on your left hand side.

Train:

Cambridge railway station is over two miles away, so you are best catch a taxi which would cost you about £5.00. If you decide to walk to the ground, then it will take you around 30 minutes. Leave the station and take the first right hand turn into Tenison Avenue. Just beyond the traffic lights turn right into St. Barnabas Road. Follow this road along over the traffic lights and into Gywdir Road. Go through the traffic barrier and take the first left turn into Norfolk street. Then take the first right turn just past the newsagents into St. Matthews Street, pass the church and take the fourth right into New Street. Follow all the way along until you reach Coldhams Lane. Head left here and then take the first right onto Newmarket Road, continue along this road and you will reach the ground.

Ticket prices:

Habbin Terrace: Adults £14, All concessions £10
South Stand: Adults £17, All concessions £11