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Exeter
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| What's The Ground Like? Future Developments Doble Stand (photo) What Is It Like For Visiting Supporters? Blackthorn Big Bank Terrace (photo) Where To Drink? The Grandstand (photo) How To Get There By Car & Where To Park By Train Looking Towards The St James' Road End (photo) Admission Prices Programme Price Disabled Facilities Ground Layout Local Rivals Fixtures 2011-2012 Record & Average Attendance Fans Ground Reviews Hotel Accommodation Location map of St James' Park ground | |
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| What's The Ground Like? | |
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On one side of the ground is an old
looking Grandstand. It is all seated, covered and has windshields to
either side. However, it is in size about half the length of the
pitch and sits astride the half way line. It has an unusual set of
small floodlights aligned along the front of its roof. Opposite is
the Flybe Stand which was opened in 2001 and replaced the
former Cowshed Stand. This smart looking all seater stand is single
tiered, with a row of executive boxes to the rear. At one end is
the Atass 'Big Bank' covered terrace, which was opened in
February 2000 and replaced a former large open terrace. The other
end is a very small open terrace, called the St James Road terrace.
This end is given to away supporters. It is that small, you can
clearly see a row of houses that sit beyond it. | |
| Future Developments | |
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The Club have embarked on a public
consultation on their proposals to re-develop the old Grandstand and
away terrace. The two new stands (both all seater) would result in
an increase in capacity of St James' Park to 10,500, with the
Grandstand having a capacity of 2,800 and the stand for away
fans of 1,690. The new Grandstand would also contain new club
offices, corporate facilities and team changing rooms. The
scheme would also see the construction of nearby student
accommodation and some additional retail units. These would off set
the estimated £7m cost of the developments. An
artists impression of the proposed | |
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| What Is It Like For Visiting Supporters? | |
| The St James terrace at one end of the ground, houses 1,053 fans and is open to the elements. It may be advisable (especially if the weather is not great) to try and get one of the 150 seats made available to away supporters in the old, but at least covered Stagecoach Grandstand. I had an enjoyable day out at Exeter, with no problems experienced. | |
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| Where To Drink? | |
| There is a Social Club at the ground,
which admits away supporters. Otherwise, the ground is walkable from
the city centre where there are plenty of pubs. Mike Faulkner from
Somerset, recommends the Duke Of York and the Amber Rooms in Sidwell
Street. Tony Fort recommends 'The Victoria' on Victoria Road (follow
Victoria Street from the back of the Grandstand). As Tony says 'You
can park here (for free) but it is a good 10-15 minutes walk from
the ground and steep! The pub is great, very "studenty", but full of
friendly Exeter supporters. Both the food and ale were excellent
both from a quality and value perspective'. Whilst Mick Hubbard
adds; 'We walked on from the city centre towards the ground and,
instead of following Old Tiverton Road which leads to the ground, we
forked right, up Blackboy Road and stopped at the Bowling Green pub,
which is about a quarter of a mile from the ground. We enjoyed
this pub very much - good beer (i.e. proper ale), comfortable and
quite airy, very friendly (locals were hospitable and fans of both
clubs mixed amicably) and a separate pool table for those so
inclined. A definite recommendation'. Otherwise if you like your real ale then there is the Wells Tavern (formerly the Brook Green Tavern) on Well Street. This pub is a regular in the annual CAMRA Good Beer Guide and is located only 50 metres away from the football ground and is away fan friendly. | |
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| How To Get There By Car & Where To Park | |
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Leave the M5
at Junction 30 and follow signs for Exeter city centre along
Sidmouth Road (A379) and then onto Rydon Lane (A3015). Take the
Sidmouth Road turn off (B3183) towards the city centre. Keep going
towards the town centre as the road becomes Heavitree Road. On
nearing the city centre take the fourth exit at the large roundabout
onto Western Way. At the next roundabout take the second exit onto
Old Tiverton Road, then turn left into St James Road for the ground.
There is street parking, but quite a way from the ground as there is
a local residents scheme in operation. | |
| By Train | |
| The nearest train station to the ground is St James Park, which is on a local line. This is only a short walk away from the ground. However, most fans will come into the mainline stations of Exeter St Davids or Exeter Central, from which you can either get a local train to St James Park, or head onto the ground by foot, via the town centre. | |
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| Admission Prices | |
| Home Fans: Flybe Stand: Adults £23*, Concessions £17*, Under 18's £14, Family Ticket (1 Adult + 1 Under 14) £30 Atass Big Bank Terrace: Adults £17, Concessions £12, Under 18's £5, Family Ticket (1 Adult + 1 Under 14) £20** Stagecoach Family Grandstand: Adults £20*, Concessions £14*, Under 18's £6, Family Ticket (1 Adult + 1 Under 14) £23* Away Fans: Stagecoach Family Grandstand: Adults £20*, Concessions £14*, Under 18's £6, Family Ticket (1 Adult + 1 Under 14) £23 St James Road Terrace: Adults £17, Concessions £12, Under 18's £5, Family Ticket (1 Adult + 1 Under 14) £20 * These prices are for tickets bought in advance of matchday. Tickets purchased on the day of the game cost £1 more. ** Only available when bought in advance of matchday. Concessions apply to Senior Citizens (Over 60's) and Students (with valid ID). | |
| Programme Price | |
| Official Programme £3 | |
| Disabled Facilities | |
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There are 31 spaces for wheelchair users for home fans and three for away supporters. The spaces for away fans are located in an elevated area of the Flybe Stand which is covered, which is close to, but not located with the rest of the away support. For further details of disabled facilities and club contact at the ground please visit the relevant page on the Level Playing Field website. | |
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| Local Rivals | |
| Plymouth Argyle, Torquay United. | |
| Fixtures 2011-2012 | |
| Exeter City FC fixture list (takes you to the BBC Sports Website) | |
| Record & Average Attendance | |
| 21,014 v Sunderland, FA Cup 6th Round Replay, March 4th, 1931. Average Attendance: 2010-2011: 5,393 (League One) 2009-2010: 5,832 (League One) 2008-2009: 4,939 (League Two) | |
| Fans Reviews Of St James Park | |
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Tim Sansom (Neutral) 22/4/11 | |
| Hotel Accommodation | |
| If you require hotel accommodation in the area then first try a hotel booking service provided by Late Rooms. They offer all types of accommodation to suit all tastes and pockets from; Budget Hotels, Traditional Bed & Breakfast establishments to Five Star Hotels and Serviced Apartments. Plus their booking system is straightforward and easy 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. The Hotels listing also includes details of how far away the accommodation is located from the football ground. Access their Exeter Hotels and Guest Houses page. | |
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Map showing the location of St James' Park, railway stations and listed pubs | |
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Instructions for using the
map: | |
| Feedback | |
| If anything is incorrect or you have
something to add, please e-mail me duncan@footballgrounds.net
and I'll update the guide. | |
