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| Contents | ||
| What's The
Abbey Stadium Like? Future Developments Looking Towards The Marstons Smooth South Stand (photo) What Is It Like For Away Supporters? Main Stand (photo) Where To Drink? North Terrace (photo) How To Get There And Where To Park A Closer Look At The Marstons Smooth South Stand (photo) By Train Ground Layout Local Rivals Admission Prices Programme Disabled Facilities Fixtures 2012-2013 Record & Average Attendance Fans Ground Reviews Hotel Accommodation Abbey Stadium Location Map |
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| What's The Abbey Stadium Like? | ||
| The Main Stand on one side is a covered two-tiered all seated stand, part of which is used as a Family enclosure. This stand has a number of supporting pillars. Opposite is the Habbin Stand, which is for home supporters and is mostly covered. Again there are a number of supporting pillars. At one end of the ground is the Marstons Smooth South Stand, which was opened in 2002. This good sized covered single tiered, all seated stand, replaced a former open terrace. The seating area is raised in this stand, meaning that supporters enter the stand via a small flight of stairs. The North Terrace at the other end of the ground is covered. However, it only runs for about half the width of the pitch, with one side ending in line with the eighteen yard box. Thus there is a large open area at one corner of the ground, that is unused for spectators but houses the supporters club. | ||
| Future Developments | ||
| The Club have abandoned plans to further re-develop the Abbey Stadium and are now investigating the possibility of finding suitable land on which to build a new stadium. | ||
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| What Is It Like For Away Supporters? | ||
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Away fans are housed in
the Marstons Smooth South Stand at one end of the
ground, where up to 1,600 supporters can be seated.
This relatively new covered, all seated stand has
good facilities. For some
larger games then the South part of the Habbin
terrace can also be made available. This covered
terrace can accommodate almost 1,000 supporters. The entrance to the away section is
reached by walking along a path through what
appears to be a common field that is used from
time to time to graze cows (well judging from the
number of cow pats!). Not much fun at the best
times and especially when it is a bit more
difficult to see for those night games! Adam
Hodson a visiting Stockport County fan informs me;
'The away end is a nice modern stand with good views
of the playing action. The refreshments on offer
included the legendary bacon butties, which have
apparently returned after an absence, due to demand
from fans'. Adrian Corbett a visiting Woking
supporters adds; 'The Steak and Ale Pie sold in the ground
was the best I've had at a match for a very long
time!' Whilst Graham Young tells me;
'On the whole Cambridge is a good day out as it is
generally relaxed and friendly'. |
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| There
is a supporters club at the ground itself, that
normally allows in away supporters, except for high
profile games. The club charges a £1.50 entrance fee
and also serves food. However as you would expect
on matchdays it gets rather busy and sometimes has
to turn away fans because it is full. With
a number of pubs in the local area having closed down,
there is little choice for away fans in the way of a
pre-match pint. Along Newmarket Road going to towards
the city centre is the Wrestlers pub, which also
offers Thai food. Otherwise it may be in an idea to
drink in the centre of Cambridge before the game or
enroute. |
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| By Train | ||
| Cambridge railway station is
over two miles away, so best to catch a taxi (about £9). If you decide to walk to the
ground, then it is a fair old stroll, and a mazey
route, but should only take 30 minutes at a good pace.
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 4th 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
for the ground. Thanks to 'Main Stand Matt' for
providing the directions. Richard Green a visiting Macclesfield Town fan adds; 'There are frequent buses that run to the Abbey stadium before and after the game. I got on the C3, although the bus drivers in Cambridge directed me to several different numbered buses before a more 'down-to-earth' Cambridge fan (who was actually a bus driver), correctly directed me to the C3 bus. The bus journey takes 10-15 minutes'. The fare is £2.50 return. |
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| Local Rivals | ||
| Peterborough United, Luton Town, Northampton Town, Stevenage, Histon & Cambridge City. | ||
| Admission Prices | ||
| Home Fans: Main Stand (Centre): Adults £19, Concessions £12, Under 16's £9* Main Stand (Wings): Adults £18, Concessions £12, Under 16's £8* Family Enclosure: Adults £17, Concessions £11, Under 16's £6* Terrace: Adults £15, Concessions £10, Under 16's £5* Away Fans: South Stand (Seating): Adults £18, Concessions £12, Under 16's £8 Habbin Terrace: Adults £15, Concessions £10, Under 16's £5 * Under 16's can qualify for further discounts on these prices if they become club members. |
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| Programme | ||
| Official
Programme: £3 |
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| Disabled Facilities | ||
| For details of disabled facilities and club contact at the ground please visit the relevant page on the Level Playing Field website. | ||
| Fixtures 2012-2013 | ||
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| Record & Average Attendance | ||
| Record Attendance: 14,000 v Chelsea Friendly, May 1st 1970. Average Attendance: 2011-2012: 2,433 (Blue Square Premier) 2010-2011: 2,514 (Blue Square Premier) 2009-2010: 2,964 (Blue Square Premier) |
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| Fans Reviews Of The Abbey Stadium | ||
| Mike
Kimberley (Ninety-Two Club) 12/3/12 Scot Rowland (Tamworth) 28/1/12 Chris Tinker (Neutral) 26/12/07 |
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| Hotel Accommodation | ||
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If you require hotel
accommodation in the area then first try a hotel
booking service provided by Late
Rooms. They have a huge choice of
places to stay and their booking facility is
straightforward to use. Yes this site will
earn a small commission if you book through
them, but it will go to help with the running
costs of keeping the Guide going. Access their Cambridge Hotels and Guest Houses page, which shows the accommodation by distance from the football ground. Remember that you can use the above link or panel below to book any other hotels that you may need for business or leisure, either in the UK or abroad.
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| Google Map Showing The Area Around The Abbey Stadium | ||
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Map showing the
location of the stadium, railway station and listed
pubs.
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Feedback |
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you have something to add, please e-mail duncan@footballgrounds.net
and I'll update the guide. |
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