Supporters’ Forum member Luke Searston provides the following guide…
Swindon Town
What kit will we be in?
The lads will in the blue home strip.
Ticket information:
Tickets can be purchased from Swindon’s ticket site: https://www.eticketing.co.uk/swindontown/EDP/Event/Index/926
Tickets can be purchased on the day. There is an away ticket office located next to the Arkells away end.
True Blue Travel:
True Blue Travel has SOLD-OUT. Departure is at 10am from usual spot (the HUB).
How do I get to the ground?
Post Code is SN1 2ED. From the Midlands – Take the M40 to junction 9, then take the A43, A34 and A420 into Swindon. At Drakes’ Roundabout turn onto Queen’s Drive. At the end set of roundabouts take the third exit onto Country Road – the entrance to the stadium is the first right.
Car parking information:
Swindon Cricket Club, £5.50 by card/contactless (SN1 2ED). This is open subject to weather conditions as it’s on the grass. St Joseph’s School, on Ocotal Way, £5. (SN3 3LR). Alternatively, there are numerous car parks in the town centre, which is only about half a mile away. If using street parking, please respect residents and keep an eye out for signs prohibiting parking there.
Which stand are we in?
We will be housed in The Arkells Stand on one side of the ground.
Pubs for away fans:
The County Cricket Club welcome away fans, The Merlin on Drove Road welcomes families, both are a short walk from the ground. There is an away bar at the County Ground, which is to the left of the away turnstiles. This usually opens at 12.30pm. There are a number of bars/pubs in the town centre close by. Just to be aware that some may not allow colours and others will not allow children.
Public transport information:
Swindon station is only half a mile away from the ground, about a ten-minute walk. As you leave the station, turn left onto Station Road and then when facing the White House Pub turn right onto Corporation Street.
Turn left onto Manchester Road at the lights and then at the end of this road turn right onto County Road. The stadium is in front of you.
Food and drink in the ground:
Hot food such as pies will be available in the ground along with hot & cold drinks. Alcohol will also be available. There is also a burger bar and Greek street food in the main car park and both a Burger King and Fish & Chip shop across from the ground.
Flag policy:
Flags should be presented to stewards prior to entry and their instructions followed for positioning. This will likely be in the lower tier as fans are located in the upper tier.
Can I get a programme?
Programmes are available, priced at £4.
