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| What's The
Ground Like? Reid Furniture Stand (Main) & North Stands (photo) What Is It Like For Visiting Supporters? Where To Drink? North Stand (photo) How To Get There By Car & Where To Park By Train Temporary East Stand (photo) Local Rivals Admission Prices Programme Price Layout Of The Ground Fixtures 2012-2013 Record & Average Attendance Hotel Accommodation Feedback |
| What's The Ground Like? |
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The
stadium was opened at the start of 2001/02 season
and is not far from the site of their former Douglas
Park ground from which they left in 1994 (the club
ground shared in the intervening years). Alas
nothing remains of the old ground to be seen, in
fact the site is now occupied by a Sainsburys
supermarket. |
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Since this photo was taken a
small temporary stand has been erected on the right
hand side. |
| What Is It Like For Visiting Supporters? |
| Away fans are normally
housed in the North (Spice Of Life) Stand where the
view of the action is good. In addition the temporary
East Stand can also be made available. The views from
this area are not great as there is a row of
supporting pillars running across the front of it.
Alan Redman a visiting Morton supporter adds; 'there is plenty of legroom in
the North Stand, but wrap up well in winter as being
as the ground is largely open, the wind blows right
through it'. Ross Clark, a Hamilton fan informs me; 'Despite having only the two stands at the moment, it's possible to make quite a lot of noise from either stand. You kind of forget that there's nothing on the other side of the pitch until the ball goes out and it takes the ball boys far too long to retrieve the ball from the far wall. (a few impatient staff have taken to just punting a new one on almost as soon as it happens). The evening matches in the dark have been better for atmosphere'. |
| Where To Drink? |
| Craig Irvine recommends; 'The Clansman Bar in nearby Burnbank, which is a decent pub. There are two other local bars at Peacock Cross; the Silver Tassie and Harvies. The Chambers at the court is also not bad.' Jim Galloway adds; 'The Railway Club in Clydesdale Street is a good place to go for a drink before the game and non members are welcome on matchdays'. |
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| How To Get There By Car & Where To Park |
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Leave the M74 at
Junction 5, and follow the signs for Hamilton. You
will pass the racecourse on your left and a large
fire station on your right. At the first set of
traffic lights, turn right into Caird Street. On
your left will appear a fair sized car park, which
you can park in (I believe it is free on matchdays)
and embark on the five minute walk to the ground.
The ground is down New Park Street, which runs
beside the bingo hall. Or if you continue along
Caird Street, you turn right, just before the
traffic lights (and bingo hall) into New Park
Street. You will come to the ground entrance on your
left. |
| By Train |
| The ground is only a few minutes walk from Hamilton West station, which is served by trains from Glasgow Central. Andy Alston informs me; 'From Hamilton West station there is a path leading off to the left which leads directly to the ground, which is only a few minutes walk away'. Please note that Hamilton Central station is located quite far away from the stadium. |
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| Local Rivals |
| Motherwell & Airdrie United. |
| Admission Prices |
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Adults
£16, Concessions £8. |
| Programme Price |
| Official Programme: £2.50 |
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| Fixtures 2012-2013 |
| Hamilton Academicals FC fixture list (takes you to the BBC Sports Website). |
| Record & Average Attendance |
| Record Attendance: At New Douglas Park: 5,895 v Rangers Premier League, February 28th 2009 At Douglas Park 28,690 v Hearts (1937) Average Attendance: 2011-2012: 1,769 (Division One) 2010-2011: 2,898 (Premier League) 2009-2010: 3,005 (Premier League) |
| 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 Hamilton 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 and I'll update the guide. |
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