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Exeter City Ground Name: St James'
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| What's The Ground Like? 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 Ground Layout Local Rivals Fixtures 2009-2010 Record & Average Attendance Fans Ground Reviews Hotel Accommodation Feedback Return To The Main Menu |
| What's The Ground Like? |
| 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
Blackthorn '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. Concerning the new Big Bank Stand, Neil Le Milliere adds; 'The stand is a covered terrace with accommodation for 4,000 home supporters, the Club has decided upon the name "The Cliff Bastin Stand". Cliff Bastin formerly played for Exeter City before moving onto Arsenal in 1929. During his many years at Highbury, Cliff Bastin scored more league and cup goals for Arsenal than any other player prior, recently, to Ian Wright'. |
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| What Is It Like For Visiting Supporters? |
| The St James terrace at one end of the ground, houses 1,200 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 300 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 |
| 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. 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 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 £20, Concessions/Under 18's £14 Blackthorn Big Bank Terrace: Adults £15, Concessions £10, Under 18's £5 Stagecoach Family Grandstand: Adults £17, Concessions £12, Under 18's £6, Family Ticket (1 Adult + 1 Child) £20 Away Fans*: Stagecoach Family Grandstand: Adults £17, Concessions £12, Under 18's £6, Family Ticket (1 Adult + 1 Child) £20 St James Road Terrace: Adults £15, Concessions £10, Under 18's £5 * For a number of fixtures which the club classify as 'Premium' matches, ticket prices will be increased by £1. Concessions apply to Senior Citizens (Over 60's) and Students (with valid ID). |
| Programme Price |
| Official Programme £3 |
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| Local Rivals |
| Plymouth Argyle, Torquay United. |
| Fixtures 2009-2010 |
| For the Exeter City fixture list click here (to take you to the BBC Sports Website) |
| Record & Average Attendance |
| 21,014 v Sunderland, FA Cup 6th Round Replay, March 4th, 1931. Average Attendance: 2008-2009: 4,939 (League Two) 2007-2008: 3,705 (Conference National) 2006-2007: 3,627 (Conference National) |
| Fans Reviews Of St James Park |
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Doug Mulliner (Bolton Wanderers)
11/6/09 |
| Hotel Accommodation |
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| Feedback |
| If anything is incorrect or you have
something to add, please e-mail
me and I'll update the guide. |
