Morecambe
Globe Arena

After 89 years at Christie Park the Club have moved to a new purpose built stadium. At a cost of around £12m, the Globe Arena (which is named after the company Globe Construction that built the stadium) was opened in 2010. The stadium is dominated by the Peter McGuigan Stand one side. This stand which is named after the current Club Chairman, has a capacity of just under 2,200 seats. This all seated, covered stand, has a box like feel, with a corporate glassed area to the rear. It is though free of supporting pillars and has windshields to either side, essential for a football ground located near the coast.

Opposite is the North Terrace, which is a very small open terrace that is only a few steps high. The terrace is split into two seprate parts, with a large gap between them located around the half way line. Behind this gap in the terrace is a service entrance, whilst above is perched a television gantry. Although reminiscent of the Car Wash Terrace at Christie Park, it does detract from the overall look and feel of the stadium. Both ends are covered terraces. The West Terrace is for home supporters and houses 2,234 fans, whilst the East Terrace is substantially smaller and is for the away support. In the North East corner of the stadium, adjacent to the away terrace is a Police Control Box. Also located in this area, attached to a wall beside the Control Box is a small electronic scoreboard.

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Away fans are mostly housed in the East Terrace at one end of the ground, where just under 1,400 supporters can be accommodated. In addition the Club also make around 300 seats available in the Peter McGuigan Stand, which is shared with home fans. As you would expect with a new stadium the facilities and the view of the playing action are good.

Rob Parker adds; 'I sat with the Rotherham fans in the Peter McGuigan Stand. To gain entrance I had to edge through the tightest turnstile block I’ve ever known, and then proceed down a narrow four-foot wide open alleyway into the stand, passing the entrance to the toilets and the refreshments kiosk, where there was a small scrum of fans around the serving window, which is built into the back of the stand.

One thing of note was the apparent lack of segregation of home and away fans in the Peter McGuigan Stand – despite being sat in adjacent blocks there were no barriers, netting, or even any stewards between the two groups, even the facilities below the stand were shared. The Bay Stand end is large enough for most League Two sides and is happily free of pillars, while the low roof makes it easy to make a decent atmosphere. It is actually raised above pitch level, so you have to walk up some steps to get to it, unlike the slightly larger MBW home end. The overriding impression of the ground is that it’s a modern remake of Christie Park, complete with two covered terraced ends, the larger given to home fans, the open tiny terrace along one side, with the Main Stand dominating the ground. If Morecambe can develop the North Terrace, currently roofless and very open, this will probably be one of the better grounds in the division. Whether they do so remains to be seen'.

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Peter McGuigan Stand

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The closest bar that admits away supporters is on the Regent Leisure Holiday Park. This is situated just a few minutes walk away from the stadium along Westgate (with the stadium entrance behind you, turn right, cross over to the other side of the road and the Regent Park entrance is down on the left). David Foster a visiting Chesterfield fan adds; 'I had a drink across at the Regent Caravan Park. The was fully accessible, offered a decent pint and food, had the Sky footie on a big screen and generally had a good atmosphere.'

Otherwise if you turn left out of the stadium entrance then around a ten minute walk away (located opposite a Lidl supermarket on Westgate) is the William Mitchell pub, which also shows Sky Sports. If driving to the stadium from the direction of Lancaster you will pass a Toby carvery which offers reasonably priced food.

A better bet (as we are at the seaside after all) is to take a 15 minute walk down to the seafront (out of the stadium entrance and turn right). On the way you will pass a couple of pubs on your left; the Park Hotel and the Imperial Hotel (not really recommended, so use your discretion). If you continue to the sea front (where there are some great views across Morecambe Bay) and turn right there are a few more bars, including Davy Jones Locker in the basement of the Clarendon Hotel, as well as a cafe, for those feeling peckish. Continuing top walk for about another five minutes you will reach the Ranch House pub. Good real ale on offer, hot pies at reasonable prices, large screen TV showing Sky Sports and an adjoining small amusement arcade to keep the kids happy, then what more would you want? If arriving by train then you may care to try a Wetherspoon outlet in the town centre, called the Eric Bartholomew on Euston Road or on the sea front the Station Promenade pub, which also has a Wacky Warehouse for the young children.

Near to the old Christie Park is the York Hotel, which was popular with away fans visiting the old ground. It lays on a double decker bus in matchdays to take fans to the new stadium from the hotel. See the York Hotel website for more details. Daniel Pemberton a visiting Lincoln City fan adds; 'I parked at the York Hotel, it was very friendly and did a nice meal. The Hotel lays on a bus to take you to the ground, however I walked it and only took 10 minutes. Come out the main entrance to the hotel, turn right then immediately right again and follow the road down, you come to a sports and social club "Trimpell" on your left, continue on down past some stables on your right.  The alley way brings you out right by the ground'.

There is also the CAMRA listed Smuggler's Den on Poulton Road, which if you have time on your hands is worth a visit.

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The Bay Radio Stand

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Exit the M6 at junction 34, then take the A683 towards Lancaster and take the A589 towards Morecambe. Go straight across two roundabouts passing a McDonalds outlet on your left. At the next roundabout (where there is a Toby Carvery) take the first exit into Westgate Road (signposted West Promenade, Sandylands). Continue along this road for about one mile and you will reach the stadium on your right.

It is unclear at the moment whether any parking will be made available to away supporters at the stadium. However, if you continue along Westgate passing the stadium on your right, then on the other side of the railway bridge there is plenty of street parking to be had in the side roads on either side.

Map showing the location of the Globe Arena, Morecambe (at the bottom of this page).

Post Code for Sat Nav: LA3 3DF (This takes you to the nearby Regent Holiday Park).

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Morecambe railway station is around a 25-30 minute walk away from the ground. As you come out of the railway station turn left down Central Drive past Frankie and Benny's, a Morrisons superstore and a KFC outlet and you will reach the sea front. Turn left along the promenade passing the Ranch House pub on your left and then take the 5th left into Regent Road. Proceed straight up Regent Road and continue along into Westgate. You will reach the stadium on your left hand side, just over the railway bridge. Morecambe is served by trains from Lancaster.

David Foster adds; 'From near Morecambe train station you can get a bus number 6 or 6A, from the bus stop located opposite Frankie & Benny's. This drops you right outside the stadium. Coming back there is a bus stop outside the ground, the bus then which goes into town along the sea front and then onto the railway station.'

Paul Legon informs me; 'There is new bus service number 12, that runs from Lancaster Station via the Heysham By-Pass to the Battery on Morecambe sea front. This is a 3 minute walk from the end of Regent Road. It is by far the best bus for supporters arriving at Lancaster station'.

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North Terrace

Home Fans:
Peter McGuigan Main Stand (Centre Premium*): Adults £23, No Concessions
Peter McGuigan Main Stand (Centre): Adults £21, Concessions £21, Under 16's £11
Peter McGuigan Main Stand (Wings): Adults £18, Concessions £15, Under 16's £7
Peter McGuigan Main Stand (Family Area): Adults £18, Concessions £15, Under 16's £7, 2 Adults + 2 Under 16's £41, 2 Adults + 1 Under 16's £37.50, 1 Adult + 2 Under 16's £25,  1 Adult + 1 Under 16 £21.50
West Terrace: Adults £15, Concessions £12, Under 16's £6, 2 Adults + 2 Under 16's £34, 2 Adults + 1 Under 16's £31, 1 Adult + 2 Under 16's £21,  1 Adult + 1 Under 16 £18
North Terrace: Adults £14, Concessions £11, Under 16's £5, 2 Adults + 2 Under 16's £31, 2 Adults + 1 Under 16's £28.50, 1 Adult + 2 Under 16's £19, 1 Adult + 1 Under 16 £16.50

Away Fans:
Main Stand: Adults £18, Concessions £15, Under 16's £7**
East Terrace: Adults £15, Concessions £12, Under 16's £6**

Concessions apply to Over 65's and Students (in full time education, proof of student status must be produced).

* Premium seats allow you access to a lounge with bar facilities.

** ID may be requested as proof of age for Under 16's paying at the turnstiles. If ID is required and cannot be produced, then the full adult price will be charged.

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If you need comfortable accommodation in the local area, then look no further than Regent Leisure Park. Regent Leisure Park is just a few minutes from Morecambe promenade and beach. Whatever the season, on a clear day there can be no finer view in the whole of the country than that enjoyed from Morecambe Promenade looking out over The Bay to the Lakeland Hills beyond.

The holiday accommodation at Regent Leisure Park features a range of holiday homes to suit all the family. They have fantastic facilities which include our spectacular indoor swimming pool and sauna, outdoor sports arena, indoor children’s play area, bar and eatery.

Reggie the Regent Mascot is sure to be a hit with our younger guests! Regent’s entertainment complex offers a newly refurbished cabaret Hollywood themed lounge bar and separate sports bar showing all the latest sporting events. Rest assured there will always be something to keep you entertained.

Regent offer fantastic offers and deals on our holiday accommodation, visit the Regent Holiday Park website for more details.

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Ground Layout

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