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| What's The Ground Like? |
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Gayfield
is predominantly made up of terracing which extends
around three corners of the ground. However, this
gives the stadium a lot of character, especially as
terracing is slowly but surely disappearing
generally from football stadia. On one side is the
Gayfield Main Stand which was opened in 2002 and
extended in 2010. This is a covered single tiered,
all seated stand, which has a large floodlight pylon
protruding from the centre of its roof. The other
sides of the ground are all terraces that are of a
similar size. Each side has a small covered area,
that covers the centre part of the terraces to the
rear. There are also a number of small floodlight
pylons that run down the East side of the pitch, the
bases of which are situated within the East Terrace.
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Please
note that since this photo was taken the Main Stand
has been extended on each side. |
| What Is It Like For Visiting Supporters? |
| Supporters are normally
housed in the Seaforth Terrace at one end of the
ground. This end is also affectionately known as the
'Pleash End' as it has the Pleasureland indoor
amusement arcade at the back of it. If demand requires
it, then the East Terrace at one side of the pitch can
also be allocated. Normally a relaxed and hassle free
day out. John Stenhouse adds; 'make sure you have a
pie, they are amongst the best you'll find'. Jamie Malley informs me; ''no matter how good the weather forecast is take a coat! and if its anytime between October and March also take a set of thermals. Gayfield is the closest ground to the sea in Britain (and in fact in Europe) and when the wind comes in off the North Sea it gets a wee bit chilly. Also if its really windy don't stand in the East terrace unless you've got an umbrella - the sea may come over the wall and you'll end up very wet!' |
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| Where To Drink? |
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the ground is the Tutties Neuk, on Queens Drive,
which is just across the road from the ground. The
bar is popular with both home and away fans,
although it is a little on the small side. Jamie Malley adds; 'Tutties is the place to go pre-match. Home and away supporters will freely mingle before the game and the banter is pretty good - I've even heard some away fans describe this as the best pre-match boozer in Scotland. Otherwise, within the town itself there are a number of pubs, the best of which is probably the Corn Exchange (a Wetherspoons outlet) for cheap beer 'n' food. If you are after a quieter pub the harbour area has a load. For food the pies at Gayfield are so-so and if you want one best go before half time as they usually run out. Remember Arbroath is famous for its fish, so make sure you have some fish and chips before you leave. If there's a chippie that serves better and fresher fish than Peppos on the harbour, then I've yet to find it and I've eaten fish & chips all over the country! Also if you are down at the harbour there's no end of shops selling Smokies'. |
| How To Get There By Car & Where To Park |
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The ground is easy to
find as it is located on the main A92. If
approaching Arbroath on the A92 from the South, you
will come to the ground on your right. There is
plenty of street parking to be found along the sea
front. |
| Train/Bus Station |
| Arbroath train station
is around a 15 minute walk away from the ground. From
the railway station come out of the main entrance and
turn left. Walk down to the bottom of this road and
turn right into Milgate Loan. The ground is
approximately half a mile along this road - you can't
really miss it. From the Bus Station - come out of the bus station onto the dual carriageway - turn right and walk away from the town towards the Signal Tower museum. You'll see the ground ahead of you - its a 10/15 minute walk. Thanks to Jamie Malley for providing the directions. |
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| Local Rivals |
| Montrose, Forfar & Brechin. |
| Admission Prices |
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All Areas
Of The Ground: |
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| Programme Price |
| Official Programme £1.50. |
| Fixtures 2012-2013 |
| Arbroath FC fixture list (takes you to the BBC Sports Website). |
| Record & Average Attendance |
| Record Attendance: 13,510 v Rangers, February 22nd, 1952. Average Attendance: 2011-2012: 803 (Division Two) 2010-2011: 588 (Division Three) 2009-2010: 491 (Division Two) |
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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. Access their Arbroath Hotels and Guest Houses page. 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. |
| Feedback |
| If anything is incorrect
or you have something to add, please e-mail me duncan@footballgrounds.net
and I'll update the guide.
* The present Gayfield
Park overlies part of the original Gayfield ground
which dates back to 1880. The old Gayfield was
demolished and the pitch moved a short distance
along the coast where the new ground was built and
opened in 1925. |
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