Who's going and where u sitting?
I am and will be in row 37!
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Row 6 for me.
AISA ADVICE
TRAINS - Depart from London Kings Cross and best route appears to be via Newcastle and then the Metro to Sunderland.
Sunderland train station in the city centre is walkable from the stadium (around 15 minutes). From the train station, exit between WH Smith and the bakery. Turn left and walk down High Street West, then left again and walk up Fawcett Street to the Wear Bridge. From here you can see stadium as it is on raised ground. Cross the bridge, and turn left into Millennium Way, opposite the Wheatsheaf pub (home fans only). The away turnstiles are located on the side of the ground which is straight ahead.
The Metro stations called the Stadium of Light and St. Peters both serve the stadium. The metro provides regular and rapid transport from both Newcastle and the South of Sunderland.. Both stations are only a few minutes walk from the stadium; away supporters alight at St Peters Station as that is closer to our entrance. This provides an alternative to the regular rail services. Please note though that after
the game the Stadium of Light metro station only operates Northbound (i.e. towards Newcastle) and St Peters metro station only operates Southbound (i.e. towards Sunderland centre).
CAR TRAVELLERS & PARKING - Exit the A1 at Junction 62, the Durham/Sunderland exit and take the A690 towards Sunderland. After about eight miles, you will reach a roundabout, at which turn left onto the
A19, signposted for the Tyne Tunnel. Stay in the left hand lane and take the second slip road towards Sunderland (signposted Stadium Of Light, A1231 Sunderland). This takes you onto a bridge crossing over the River Wear. Turn right onto the A1231 following the signs for Sunderland. Go straight over four roundabouts into Sunderland.
Then go through two sets of traffic lights (keeping in the left hand lane at the second set, going straight on towards Roker rather than the city centre) and you will see the stadium car park on your right, about
a mile after the traffic lights. However there is only limited parking at the ground, so alternatively, you can park in the city centre and walk to the ground (about 10-15 minutes). Allow plenty of time for your
journey.
There is also a 'Park & Ride' scheme in operation on matchdays, free for both home and away supporters. This is situated at Sunderland Enterprise Park, which is well signposted just off the A1231. Buses run every five minutes, for 90 minutes before kick off and continue after the game until everyone has gone.
DRINKING TIPS - There are bars inside the ground, however they get really crowded. There is the William Jameson (Wetherspoons pub) in the centre of town for a drink before or after the game. You could also try Idols on High Street West, in the city centre where away fans are also welcome. Also the Albion pub, on Victor Street, off Roker Avenue, is a five minute walk from the ground, with some parking nearby. Always friendly and the landlord even puts on complimentary snacks after the game. Otherwise there is a chippy a couple of doors away. There are also another couple of bars worth mentioning, both a short walk away form the stadium, on the road approaching the Wearmouth bridge on the North (Stadium Side) of the river. There are two social clubs - The Sunderland Companions Club, and the Democratic Club, which both get very busy, and will offer a warm welcome to away supporters, and serve cheap beer.
If you have a bit of time of your hands, then you may like to try the Harbour View on the sea front, which is around a 15-20 minute walk away. Simply go along Roker Avenue (opposite the main entrance to the stadium) until you reach the seafront. Turn left along the front and you will see the pub up on the left. The pub which has previously been listed in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide, serves good beer, reasonably priced food (with its own matchday menu) and has a large screen television. As the name of the pub suggests you get some good views along the coast from its location.
AISA ADVICE
TRAINS - Depart from London Kings Cross and best route appears to be via Newcastle and then the Metro to Sunderland.
Sunderland train station in the city centre is walkable from the stadium (around 15 minutes). From the train station, exit between WH Smith and the bakery. Turn left and walk down High Street West, then left again and walk up Fawcett Street to the Wear Bridge. From here you can see stadium as it is on raised ground. Cross the bridge, and turn left into Millennium Way, opposite the Wheatsheaf pub (home fans only). The away turnstiles are located on the side of the ground which is straight ahead.
The Metro stations called the Stadium of Light and St. Peters both serve the stadium. The metro provides regular and rapid transport from both Newcastle and the South of Sunderland.. Both stations are only a few minutes walk from the stadium; away supporters alight at St Peters Station as that is closer to our entrance. This provides an alternative to the regular rail services. Please note though that after
the game the Stadium of Light metro station only operates Northbound (i.e. towards Newcastle) and St Peters metro station only operates Southbound (i.e. towards Sunderland centre).
CAR TRAVELLERS & PARKING - Exit the A1 at Junction 62, the Durham/Sunderland exit and take the A690 towards Sunderland. After about eight miles, you will reach a roundabout, at which turn left onto the
A19, signposted for the Tyne Tunnel. Stay in the left hand lane and take the second slip road towards Sunderland (signposted Stadium Of Light, A1231 Sunderland). This takes you onto a bridge crossing over the River Wear. Turn right onto the A1231 following the signs for Sunderland. Go straight over four roundabouts into Sunderland.
Then go through two sets of traffic lights (keeping in the left hand lane at the second set, going straight on towards Roker rather than the city centre) and you will see the stadium car park on your right, about
a mile after the traffic lights. However there is only limited parking at the ground, so alternatively, you can park in the city centre and walk to the ground (about 10-15 minutes). Allow plenty of time for your
journey.
There is also a 'Park & Ride' scheme in operation on matchdays, free for both home and away supporters. This is situated at Sunderland Enterprise Park, which is well signposted just off the A1231. Buses run every five minutes, for 90 minutes before kick off and continue after the game until everyone has gone.
DRINKING TIPS - There are bars inside the ground, however they get really crowded. There is the William Jameson (Wetherspoons pub) in the centre of town for a drink before or after the game. You could also try Idols on High Street West, in the city centre where away fans are also welcome. Also the Albion pub, on Victor Street, off Roker Avenue, is a five minute walk from the ground, with some parking nearby. Always friendly and the landlord even puts on complimentary snacks after the game. Otherwise there is a chippy a couple of doors away. There are also another couple of bars worth mentioning, both a short walk away form the stadium, on the road approaching the Wearmouth bridge on the North (Stadium Side) of the river. There are two social clubs - The Sunderland Companions Club, and the Democratic Club, which both get very busy, and will offer a warm welcome to away supporters, and serve cheap beer.
If you have a bit of time of your hands, then you may like to try the Harbour View on the sea front, which is around a 15-20 minute walk away. Simply go along Roker Avenue (opposite the main entrance to the stadium) until you reach the seafront. Turn left along the front and you will see the pub up on the left. The pub which has previously been listed in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide, serves good beer, reasonably priced food (with its own matchday menu) and has a large screen television. As the name of the pub suggests you get some good views along the coast from its location.
