TUESDAY JULY 17TH AT 7.30PM
LIBERTY WAY,ATTLEBOROUGH INDUSTRIAL ESTATE,NUNEATON,CV11 6RR
Pre-Season Travel Details
TUESDAY JULY 17TH AT 7.30PM
LIBERTY WAY,ATTLEBOROUGH INDUSTRIAL ESTATE,NUNEATON,CV11 6RR
Directions
Leave the M6 at Junction 3. Go onto the A444 to Nuneaton. Go straight at first mini roundabout then when you reach the Griff Roundabout, proceed onto the A444 to Nuneaton. Go straight at the next mini roundabout, then you will reach another roundabout, with a large Stone in the middle and a Yellow bridge. Go straight at this roundabout. At the Next roundabout next to Cotton Arches take the 2nd exit onto Avenue Road.
Follow this road until you get to the next roundabout where you should go straight on, onto Eastboro Way. Go over the bridge and you will come to a mini island (next to The Crows Nest Pub) go straight on. Take a left at the next roundabout onto Townsend Drive, then take the next right onto Liberty Way. Gates are straight ahead.
From the M1
Exit the M1 at Junction 21. Then at the roundabout go onto the M69. Exit the M69 at the Junction 1 for the A5, Nuneaton and Hinckley. Leave the roundabout and turn right, join the A5 Watling Street to Nuneaton. Then stay on the road until you see signs for A47 Nuneaton and take a left next to the Longshoot Pub (use filter road). You will reach a roundabout at the end of the A47. Take a left onto Eastboro Way. (Nuneaton RFC signposted and a Somerfield and The Acorn Pub are on the right of Eastboro Way).
You will then see the ground on your right. At the mini roundabout take a right onto Townsend Drive and the next Right onto Liberty Way. Gates are straight ahead.
Using Public Transport
If you are arriving by Train, you need to go to Nuneaton train station. This is then about a 5 minute taxi journey from the ground and should cost between £5 and £8 depending on the time of the day.
The ground is a forty minute walk from the bus station.
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SHREWSBURY TOWN V COVENTRY CITY
WEDNESDAY JULY 18TH
NEW MEADOW,OTELEY ROAD,SHREWSBURY,SY2 6QQ
Ground holds 10,000 but there may be a reduced capacity for this game.
Directions
At the end of the M54 continue onto the A5. After about seven miles, there is a traffic island which is at the junction with the A49. Bear left at this island still following the A5. On reaching Shrewsbury ignore the signs for Shrewsbury Town Centre (signposted A5064 town centre/crematorium), at the first roundabout you come to, but instead continue along the A5. Then go straight across at the next roundabout, still on the A5 and then at the next roundabout turn right towards Shrewsbury on the A5112 (sign posted town centre/park & ride). You will pass a Retail Park on your right and then at the next roundabout you take the 4th exit onto the B4380 towards Oteley (also sign posted golf course). The stadium is a short way down this road on the right, just as you go over the railway bridge.
At the end of the M54 continue onto the A5. After about seven miles, there is a traffic island which is at the junction with the A49. Bear left at this island still following the A5. On reaching Shrewsbury ignore the signs for Shrewsbury Town Centre (signposted A5064 town centre/crematorium), at the first roundabout you come to, but instead continue along the A5. Then go straight across at the next roundabout, still on the A5 and then at the next roundabout turn right towards Shrewsbury on the A5112 (sign posted town centre/park & ride). You will pass a Retail Park on your right and then at the next roundabout you take the 4th exit onto the B4380 towards Oteley (also sign posted golf course). The stadium is a short way down this road on the right, just as you go over the railway bridge.
There is a large car park at the stadium. However, this is for permit holders only and street parking is prohibited in the nearby residential area and retail park. The Club will operate a number of Park & Ride schemes on matchdays at a cost of £5 per car, starting at 12.30pm on Saturdays & 5.30pm for evening matches. These operate from various locations including Shire Hall & Shrewsbury Business Park. These park & ride schemes are located near to the A5, just take the A5064 towards the town centre from the A5.
Shrewsbury train station is around two miles away from the stadium. So it should take around 25 minutes to walk. Otherwise you can grab a taxi up to the ground, or take a bus from the town centre bus station (service numbers 16, 23, 25 & 544/546 all stop near to the stadium). There are also plans to introduce a dedicated bus service on matchdays. Shrewsbury train station is served by trains from Birmingham New Street & Crewe.
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NORTHAMPTON TOWN VERSUS COVENTRY CITY
SATURDAY JULY 21ST AT 3PM
AT SIXFIELDS STADIUM,UPTON WAY,NORTHAMPTON,NN5 5QA
Away fans are located in the South Stand at one end of the pitch, where 850 supporters can be accommodated. If demand requires it, an additional 300 seats can be made available in the Alwyn Hargrave Stand.
By Car; From The South:Leave the M1 at Junction 15A and take the A43 towards Northampton and you will come to the ground on your right.
From The North:Leave the M1 at Junction 16 and take the A45 towards Northampton and you will come to the ground on your right.
By Train, Northampton train station is over two miles from the ground, so it is probably best getting a taxi. There is an hourly service from Coventry. Engineering works mean that there is a bus service from Coventry to Rugby.
The 12.50 from Coventry will get you there for kick off. 10.50 or 11.50 if you fancy a few beers round their town centre. The train back to Cov is at 18.12. There is a regular service to and from London.
The Sky Blue Trust are running a coach to this game. The coach will depart Coventry Baths at 1pm and is priced at £5 for Sky Blue Trust paid up members and £7 for non members.
To book places on the coach, please contact Pat Raybould on 07963 953497 after 5pm on weekdays and before 6pm at weekends.
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BY AIR
Belfast is served by two airports - Belfast International Airport (Aldergrove) near Antrim, west of the city, and Belfast City Airport in East Belfast.
Belfast International Airport is a 30 mniute drive from the City Centre. Public transport (Airbus) leaves the airport every 30 minutes and the fare is £5 one way. Average taxi fare is £21.
BY CAR FERRY
A variety of passenger and freight ferries to Scotland, England, and the Isle of Man operate from the Port of Belfast and from Larne (about 30 minutes north of Belfast). Taxi links available from Belfast Port for the short journey to the ground (fare £4 to £5).
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BALLYMENA UNITED V COVENTRY CITY
SATURDAY JULY 28TH AT 3PM
ATTHE SHOWGROUNDS,WARREN STREET,BALLYMENA, BT 43 7DR TEL (028) 2565 2049
http://www.ballymenaunitedfc.com/
http://www.ballymena.gov.uk/index.asp
http://www.ballymena.gov.uk/map_towncentre.html
http://www.translink.co.uk/home.asp
M2 from Belfast. Take the A26 into Ballymena. In town centre at junction of A42 & A43 turn off at roundabout into Warden Street. Ground about a quarter of a mile at the end of the road.
Belfast City Airport (George Best) and Belfast International Airport are well served by flights from England. There are half hourly train and buses from Belfast to Ballymena. Trains leave from Belfast Central Station and buses leave from Belfast High Street.
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HINCKLEY UNITED V COVENTRY CITY RESERVES
WEDNESDAY TUESDAY AUGUST 1ST Kick off time to be confirmed
AT HINCKLEY UNITED FC, Marston Stadium,Leicester Road,Hinckley,Leicestershire LE10 3DR Telephone 01455 840088
Leave the M69 at junction 1 and head north on the A5, signposted Nuneaton and Earl Shilton. Straight over the roundabout and past the Limekilns Pub, then over the next roundabout. At the Dodwells Bridge roundabout take the A47, signposted Earl Shilton, through the Dodwells Industrial Estate, this is the Normandy Way. Continue on this road, past the Tesco Warehouse and the Triumph motorbike factory, over three more roundabouts and past the Safeway/Morrisons supermarket. At next traffic light crossroads go straight over signposted Earl Shilton. Carry on this road, down the hill where you will see the Stadium on your right. At the next roundabout turn right, 3rd exit, then entrance to the Marston Stadium is on your right.______________________________________________________________
BEDWORTH UNITED V COVENTRY CITY
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 8TH AT 7.30PM
THE OVAL,MINERS WELFARE PARK, COVENTRY ROAD,BEDWORTH,CV12 8NN
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GLENTORAN FC V COVENTRY CITY
TUESDAY JULY 24TH AT 7.30PM TBC
Address: The Oval Grounds, Mersey Street, Belfast BT4 1FG Telephone: 028 9045 6137 Fax: 028 9073 2956
Website: www.glentoran.net
TUESDAY JULY 24TH AT 7.30PM TBC
Address: The Oval Grounds, Mersey Street, Belfast BT4 1FG Telephone: 028 9045 6137 Fax: 028 9073 2956
Website: www.glentoran.net
Founded: 1882 Nickname: The Glens
Colours: Green shirts, white shorts, white/red socks; (alternative) White shirts, black shorts, black or white socks
Colours: Green shirts, white shorts, white/red socks; (alternative) White shirts, black shorts, black or white socks
BY CAR
The Oval is located in East Belfast, on the eastern side of the River Lagan in County Down. From Belfast City centre, take the Queen Elizabeth Bridge, and travel along the Sydenham Bypass following the directions for the City Airport & Bangor (A2). The Oval is conveniently located off the Bypass. Supporter Buses are often allowed to park on the hard shoulder while supporters walk the short distance to the ground. For access to the ground leave the Bypass at the Harbour Estate (Dee Street), looking out for the giant yellow cranes of the shipyard. Your exit and the cranes will be on your left. The Harbour Estate gates will then also be on your left but turn right at the mini roundabout and travel over the road bridge and first left into Mersey Street. The ground is on the left, behind Mersey Street Primary School.
The Oval is located in East Belfast, on the eastern side of the River Lagan in County Down. From Belfast City centre, take the Queen Elizabeth Bridge, and travel along the Sydenham Bypass following the directions for the City Airport & Bangor (A2). The Oval is conveniently located off the Bypass. Supporter Buses are often allowed to park on the hard shoulder while supporters walk the short distance to the ground. For access to the ground leave the Bypass at the Harbour Estate (Dee Street), looking out for the giant yellow cranes of the shipyard. Your exit and the cranes will be on your left. The Harbour Estate gates will then also be on your left but turn right at the mini roundabout and travel over the road bridge and first left into Mersey Street. The ground is on the left, behind Mersey Street Primary School.
BY AIR
Belfast is served by two airports - Belfast International Airport (Aldergrove) near Antrim, west of the city, and Belfast City Airport in East Belfast.
Belfast City Airport, Airport Road, Belfast, Tel: 02890457745. The Belfast City Airport is conveniently located in East Belfast and is serviced by the major airlines. The airport handles mainly UK flights from London and some smaller airports in the UK, Isle of Man and Channel Islands. It is a small efficient airport with taxi links available for the very short 5 minute journey to the ground (fare £4 to £5).
Belfast International Airport is a 30 mniute drive from the City Centre. Public transport (Airbus) leaves the airport every 30 minutes and the fare is £5 one way. Average taxi fare is £21.
BY CAR FERRY
A variety of passenger and freight ferries to Scotland, England, and the Isle of Man operate from the Port of Belfast and from Larne (about 30 minutes north of Belfast). Taxi links available from Belfast Port for the short journey to the ground (fare £4 to £5).
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BALLYMENA UNITED V COVENTRY CITY
SATURDAY JULY 28TH AT 3PM
ATTHE SHOWGROUNDS,WARREN STREET,BALLYMENA, BT 43 7DR TEL (028) 2565 2049
http://www.ballymenaunitedfc.com/
http://www.ballymena.gov.uk/index.asp
http://www.ballymena.gov.uk/map_towncentre.html
http://www.translink.co.uk/home.asp
M2 from Belfast. Take the A26 into Ballymena. In town centre at junction of A42 & A43 turn off at roundabout into Warden Street. Ground about a quarter of a mile at the end of the road.
Belfast City Airport (George Best) and Belfast International Airport are well served by flights from England. There are half hourly train and buses from Belfast to Ballymena. Trains leave from Belfast Central Station and buses leave from Belfast High Street.
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HINCKLEY UNITED V COVENTRY CITY RESERVES
WEDNESDAY TUESDAY AUGUST 1ST Kick off time to be confirmed
AT HINCKLEY UNITED FC, Marston Stadium,Leicester Road,Hinckley,Leicestershire LE10 3DR Telephone 01455 840088
Leave the M69 at junction 1 and head north on the A5, signposted Nuneaton and Earl Shilton. Straight over the roundabout and past the Limekilns Pub, then over the next roundabout. At the Dodwells Bridge roundabout take the A47, signposted Earl Shilton, through the Dodwells Industrial Estate, this is the Normandy Way. Continue on this road, past the Tesco Warehouse and the Triumph motorbike factory, over three more roundabouts and past the Safeway/Morrisons supermarket. At next traffic light crossroads go straight over signposted Earl Shilton. Carry on this road, down the hill where you will see the Stadium on your right. At the next roundabout turn right, 3rd exit, then entrance to the Marston Stadium is on your right.
BEDWORTH UNITED V COVENTRY CITY
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 8TH AT 7.30PM
THE OVAL,MINERS WELFARE PARK, COVENTRY ROAD,BEDWORTH,CV12 8NN
Directions
From the South (M6 Junc 3 /A444)
From the South (M6 Junc 3 /A444)
From M6 Junction 3, followthe signs for Bedworth, at the 1st Roundabout take the first exit signposted B4113 Bedworth , continue on this road going straight on at the first and second set of traffic lights, at the third set of traffic lights go straight on , but be aware that the Bedworth Leisure centre is on your right the ground enterance is approx 200 yards on the right past these traffic lights between two houses. The entrance to the ground is signposted Bedworth United and Social club at the botom of the lane is the main gate.
From the North (M69, M42, A5, A444 Nuneaton)
Directions are from the A444 from Nuneaton. A444 can be joined from the M69, and M42. Take the A444, go through Nuneaton heading for Bedworth, at the Coton Arches roundabout (Arched railway bridge over island) take the third exit up the hill to next roundabout, straight on past the hospital island to big roundabout, Take the third exit signposted Bedworth B4113 (Beware of Speed Cameras) follow road until you reach the next mini roundabout turn left down the hill and back up again straight on at mini roundabout, at next mini roundabout bear left ground 200 yards on left between two houses
Map of Bedworth http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=435977&y=286623&z=1&sv=435977,286623&st=4&ar=Y&mapp=newmap.srf&searchp=newsearch.srf
By Bus
The 20 bus from Coventry runs close to the ground. Get off in Park Road and walk back to the main road, turn left, cross over and the ground is on your right.
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