Gillingham Stadium and Travel Info

By Deadly Submarine
January 31 2006

Total Tranmere brings you all the information you need to know about Rovers visit to Priestfield Stadium, home of Gillingham. We have information on where to eat around the Stadium as well as travel details and directions to make your journey and visit as comfortable as possible.

Saturday February 11^th 2006 – Kick-Off 3.00pm

 

Coca-Cola League One at Priestfield Stadium

 

By Deadly  Submarine

 

Stadium Capacity:  11,582 (All Seated)

Away Fans:  Up to 1,500 in the Brian Moore Stand (All-Seated but Uncovered)

   

Programme Cost: £2.50

 

Where to Eat and Drink:  There are a large number of pubs, shops and takeaways around the Stadium and also opposite Gillingham railway station.  Also opposite the railway station is a pub called the Southern Belle that welcomes away fans.

 

 

 

Cash on Turnstiles (Uncovered Seating Only:

 

Adults - £15.00

 

Seniors - £13.00

 

Juniors (13-16) - £12.00

 

Juniors (Under 12) - £10.00

 

 

By Official Club Coach (Executive Only):

 

Members:

Adults -£23.00

Concessions - £21.50

 

Non Members:

Adults -£25.00

Concessions - £23.50

 

Coaches Depart from Prenton Park at 7.00am

 

 

 

 By Road:   Leave the M2 at Junction 4 and then take the A278 towards Gillingham.  Go straight on at the next two roundabouts and then at the 3^rd roundabout, turn left onto the A2 towards Gillingham town centre. At the traffic light junction with the A231, turn right into Nelson Road and passing the small bus station take a right turn into Gillingham Road, the ground is down on your right.

 

Car Parking:  Street parking is available around the Stadium but supporters are warned that certain roads around the Stadium are restricted to permit holders only and are patrolled by traffic wardens so be advised to check before leaving your vehicle.

Tranmere Rovers’s Official Website gives the following information on streets on which to park and streets with permit restrictions that should be avoided:

Streets Recommended for Parking:

The furthest part of Sunnymead Avenue, Chicago Avenue, Canadian Avenue, Valley Road, Sturdee Avenue, Woodlands Road, Carlton Avenue, Alexandra Avenue, Larkfield Avenue, Third Avenue and Fourth Avenue.

Streets with Permit Restrictions:

Balmoral Road, Windsor Road, Ferndale Road, Linden Avenue, Priestfield Road, Gordon Road, Livingstone Road, Coulman Street, Beaconsfield Avenue, Harold Avenue, School Lane, Toronto Road, Redfern Avenue and parts of Sunnymead Avenue.

By Rail:

 

Gillingham railway station is around a ten minute walk from the Priestfield Stadium.  After leaving the station, turn onto Balmoral Road and continue down this road until the end (about five minutes).  Opposite you will see the Stadium and the away turnstiles are situated at the top of Priestfield Road.

 

Please note that a return journey from Gillingham to Chester/Liverpool Lime Street may result in fans not arriving back until the early hours of Sunday morning.

 

 

Rough Price Guide:

 

Liverpool Lime Street to Gillingham: 

 

Prices start from: Adults £65.70 and Under-16’s £32.85

 

Chester to Gillingham:

 

Prices start from: Adults £65.70 and Under-16’s £32.85

 

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