Post by Tangerine Sherlock on Sept 14, 2012 16:02:14 GMT 1
For those needing any info for tomorrows match
Barnsley
Ground Name:
Oakwell
Nicknames:
The Tykes
Division:
Football League Championship
Ground Capacity:
23, 009
Pitch Size:
110 x 75 yards
Telephone No:
01226 211 211
Away Supporters Information
The Away fans are seated in the North Stand. You'll normally get about 2,000 tickets but if there is more demand the number can rise to around 6,000. It's not recommended that away fans drink in Barnsley city centre at all. So if you do it might be a good idea to cover up any colours.
There is a Metro dome, a sort of leisure centre, near the ground that serves food and has a bar. The Mount apparently welcomes away fans and is close to the ground and if you get there early on before the match there's even a footy quiz to keep you occupied.
Oh, and no alcohol at half time for the away fan.
Matchday Arrangements
You are not allowed to fly your flags while at Oakwell but there are areas to store your flags while watching the match.
By Train
There is a new bus station that is part of an interchange that incorporates a railway station.
The interchange has connections via buses and trains to Doncaster, Rotherham, Leeds, Sheffield, Wakefield and Huddersfield.
For connections to London, Newcastle and the like, it will be necessary to change at Leeds, Sheffield or possibly Wakefield and Huddersfield.
By Car
Leave the M1 at Junction 37 then head onto the A628 towards Barnsley. The ground should be well signposted from there on out. There is a decent sized car park at the ground and there will most likely be spaces.
Parking
A large visitors car/coach park is situated adjacent to the visitors entrances. It can accommodate about five hundred vehicles and a small parking charge involved. All visiting supporters, including the disabled, who are travelling by road should use this car park.
Other Ways To Get There
By Foot from the Train Station
Turn left away from the town centre when you leave the train station then head towards the bridge that runs underneath the the dual-carriageway. Go under the bridge and turn left, and continue up a slip road. Then take the first road on the right and head towards the Metro Dome at the top of a bank. Once you reach the top the ground should be clearly visible.
Barnsley
Ground Name:
Oakwell
Nicknames:
The Tykes
Division:
Football League Championship
Ground Capacity:
23, 009
Pitch Size:
110 x 75 yards
Telephone No:
01226 211 211
Away Supporters Information
The Away fans are seated in the North Stand. You'll normally get about 2,000 tickets but if there is more demand the number can rise to around 6,000. It's not recommended that away fans drink in Barnsley city centre at all. So if you do it might be a good idea to cover up any colours.
There is a Metro dome, a sort of leisure centre, near the ground that serves food and has a bar. The Mount apparently welcomes away fans and is close to the ground and if you get there early on before the match there's even a footy quiz to keep you occupied.
Oh, and no alcohol at half time for the away fan.
Matchday Arrangements
You are not allowed to fly your flags while at Oakwell but there are areas to store your flags while watching the match.
By Train
There is a new bus station that is part of an interchange that incorporates a railway station.
The interchange has connections via buses and trains to Doncaster, Rotherham, Leeds, Sheffield, Wakefield and Huddersfield.
For connections to London, Newcastle and the like, it will be necessary to change at Leeds, Sheffield or possibly Wakefield and Huddersfield.
By Car
Leave the M1 at Junction 37 then head onto the A628 towards Barnsley. The ground should be well signposted from there on out. There is a decent sized car park at the ground and there will most likely be spaces.
Parking
A large visitors car/coach park is situated adjacent to the visitors entrances. It can accommodate about five hundred vehicles and a small parking charge involved. All visiting supporters, including the disabled, who are travelling by road should use this car park.
Other Ways To Get There
By Foot from the Train Station
Turn left away from the town centre when you leave the train station then head towards the bridge that runs underneath the the dual-carriageway. Go under the bridge and turn left, and continue up a slip road. Then take the first road on the right and head towards the Metro Dome at the top of a bank. Once you reach the top the ground should be clearly visible.