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| What's The
Ground Like? Main Stand (photo) What Is It Like For Visiting Supporters? Where To Drink? How To Get There By Car & Where To Park By Train Admission Prices Programme Price Layout Of The Ground Local Rivals Fixtures 2012-2013 Record & Average Attendance Fans Ground Review Hotel Accommodation Feedback |
| What's The Ground Like? |
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The ground, opened in 2000, is situated spectacularly under the Castle Rock. It currently comprises of one stand which sits at one side of the pitch. However the stand is of a fair size, is covered and all seated. The space & height between rows is ample, giving fans a good view of the action. One unusual aspect of the ground is that the team dugouts are on the opposite side of the ground to the dressing rooms and this results in a large procession at half and full time. The ground was built by Barr Construction and there is plenty of space around the area, which could be used for future expansion. David Carson adds; 'most fans refer to the ground name as being The Rock Stadium'. |
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| What Is It Like For Visiting Supporters? |
| Away fans are situated in sections one and two, at one end of the new stand. Around 500 fans can be accommodated in this area. As you would expect from a new stand, the facilities are good and you should experience a hassle free day at the ground. |
| Where To Drink? |
| There is a bar located at the ground but this is for home fans only. Popular with away supporters is the nearby Rock Bowling Club. This is situated a little further down the road from the ground, opposite the entrance to the castle. A bit further away is the Stags Head, which is situated opposite the entrance to East Dumbarton station. It is a good sized bar, with TV's and pool table, but unfortunately does not serve fans wearing football colours. |
| How To Get There By Car & Where To Park |
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Castle Rock dominates
the Dumbarton skyline, and with the ground sitting
just beneath, it is fairly easy to find your
bearings. Follow the A814 into Dumbarton and
just after you go under a railway bridge, you will
see a sign pointing left for Dumbarton Castle. Turn
left here (Victoria Street) and the ground is down
the bottom of this road on the right. There is a
fair sized car park at the ground. |
| By Train |
| Dumbarton East station is only five minutes walk from the ground. As you come out the station turn right along the main street, left into Victoria Street and the ground is down the bottom of this road on the right. |
| Admission Prices |
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Adults
£15 |
| Programme Price |
| Official Programme £1.50 |
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| Local Rivals |
| Greenock Morton. |
| Fixtures 2012-2013 |
| Dumbarton FC fixture list (takes you to the BBC Sports Website). |
| Record & Average Attendance |
| Record Attendance: At Strathclyde Homes Stadium: 1,959 v Queens Park, Division Three, April 27th 2002. At Boghead Park: 18,000 v Raith Rovers, 1957. Average Attendance: 2011-2012: 657 (Division Two) 2010-2011: 624 (Division Two) 2009-2010: 671 (Division Two) |
| Fans Ground Review |
| Graeme Patterson
(Middlesbrough) 23/7/09 |
| 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. Access their Dumbarton Hotels and Guest Houses page. |
| Feedback |
| If anything is incorrect
or you have something to add, please e-mail
me and I'll update the guide. |
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