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Barnet Ground Name: Underhill
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| What's The Ground Like? Future Developments Main & Family Stands (photo) What Is It Like For Visiting Supporters? Where To Drink? Looking Towards The South Stand (photo) How To Get There By Car & Where To Park By Tube/Train A Closer Look At The South Stand (photo) Admission Prices Looking Towards The North Terrace (photo) Local Rivals Programme Price Disabled Facilities Fixtures 2009-2010 Ground Layout Record & Average Attendance Hotel Accommodation Feedback |
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| What's The Ground Like? | |
| Underhill is at long last seeing some much needed investment with the building of a new South Stand at one end of the ground. The new covered stand will be open early in 2008 and will provide seating for 1,000 spectators. The Main Stand situated on one side of the ground is quite small and straddles the half way line, running barely half of the pitch. This stand which was built in 1964, is seated with a capacity of 800. Opposite is the East Terrace. This covered terrace runs the full length of the pitch and is given to away supporters. On the North side of the Main Stand is a small terrace, whilst on the other side is a small all seated Family Stand. This stand at one time was a small covered terrace, that has now had seats installed. At one end is the North Terrace. This end is so small that it has a large mesh fence at the back of it, to prevent footballs hitting the houses that sit on the other side of Westcombe Drive. The most striking feature of the ground is the relatively new club office building which sits at one corner of the ground, beside the South Stand. Although the slope of the pitch is not as bad as it once was, it is still fairly noticeable, running down the length of the pitch from North to South. | |
| Future Developments | |
| Although the Club have recently had to invest in Underhill to bring it up to Football League requirements, the Club are still hoping to find a suitable location for a new stadium. | |
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| What Is It Like For Visiting Supporters? | |
| Away fans are housed on one side of the covered East Terrace, towards the North End of the ground. This area accommodates around 1,000 supporters. If demand requires it then the open North Terrace can also be allocated, increasing the allocation to 1,500. Normally a relaxing and enjoyable day out, although when you view the slope of the pitch, you almost think that it must be an optical illusion, as it is at quite an angle. As a matter of interest you may hear the home fans singing that Beatles classic 'Twist & Shout' from time to time! | |
| Jim Prentice informs me; 'there are a number of good pubs around Underhill. A favourite with away fans is The Old Red Lion, just behind the north entrance to Underhill. Situated up in the town at the top of Barnet Hill are the Moon Under Water and the King John, and down the bottom of the hill (under the Underground bridge) are the Queen's Arms and The Weaver. Away fans are welcome in all of these pubs on the whole - Barnet fans are generally friendly and welcoming'. Steve Smith adds: 'if you come into New Barnet railway station, then opposite is a Wetherspoons pub called the Railway Bell, which has a good selection of beer'. There is a supporters club at the ground, but this is for home fans only. | |
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| Leave the M25 at
J23. Take the A1081 towards Barnet. Follow this road for about three
miles. Continue towards Barnet as the road becomes the A1000. The
the ground is at the foot of Barnet Hill near to the junction with
Station Road (A110). Street Parking or there is a
car park at High Barnet Underground Station (£3), which is well
signposted around the area. For a map showing the location of the ground click here (to take you to the Street Map website). To go to a simplified page, containing the directions and pub info, which you can print out click here. | |
| By Tube/Train | |
| The nearest tube
station is High Barnet which is on the Northern Line. There is only
five minutes walk down Barnet Hill to the ground (although it is a
fair hike back up the hill after the game!). Alternatively you can
take a quicker train to New Barnet railway station, which is around
fifteen minutes walk away from the ground. This station is served by
trains from London Kings Cross and is a shorter journey time than
the tube, taking around 20 minutes from Central
London.
Anthony Hammond adds; 'Coming out of New Barnet station turn right and then left into Station Road. Walk up to the traffic lights opposite the Odeon Cinema and turn right onto Barnet Hill (A1000). After going under a railway bridge, you will be able to see the ground behind the Old Red Lion pub on your left. Alternatively you can get a bus from New Barnet Station; the 84, 384 or 107 buses run every 15 minutes or so from New Barnet to Underhill'. | |
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| Admission Prices | |
| Home Fans*: Main Stand: Adults £20, Concessions £12, Under 12's £8 East Terrace: Adults £15, Concessions £12, Under 12's £8 South Family Stand (Seating): Adult £16, Concessions £12, Under 12's £8, Family Ticket 2 Adults + 2 Under 18's £30 (Please note that family tickets must be purchased prior to matchday) North & North West Terraces: Adults £13, Concessions £12, Under 12's £8 In addition Under 12's can gain admission to league games for just £5, providing that the ticket is bought at least 24 hours prior to matchday. Away Fans*: East Terrace: Adults £15, Concessions £12, Under 12's £8 * Concessions & Under 12's tickets are only available for purchase prior to matchday (except those in the South Stand, apart from the Family ticket). Concessions apply to Over 60's, Under 18's and Full-time Students. | |
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The small covered seated area for away fans can just be made out towards the right of the terrace. | |
| Local Rivals | |
| Enfield are the traditional
rivals. The nearest Club in the league is Leyton
Orient.
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| Programme Price | |
| Programme Price: £2.50.
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| Disabled Facilities | |
| For details of disabled facilities at the ground please visit the relevant page on the National Association Of Disabled Supporters (NADS) website. | |
| Fixtures 2009-2010 | |
| For the Barnet fixture list click here (to take you to the BBC Sports Website) | |
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| Record & Average Attendance | |
| 11,026 v Wycombe
Wanderers FA Amateur Cup, February 23rd, 1952. Average Attendance: 2008-2009: 2,153 (League Two) 2007-2008: 2,147 (League Two) 2006-2007: 2,279 (League Two) | |
| Fans Reviews Of Underhill Stadium | |
| John Hubble (Doing the 92) 8/12/09 Steve Cullen (Bristol Rovers) 5/8/05 | |
| Hotel Accommodation | |
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Feedback | |
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incorrect or you have something to add, please e-mail
me and I'll update the guide. | |
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