Morecambe

by **NIGHTMARE** Thu 6 May - 7:07:14

How To Get There And Where To Park
Exit the M6 at junction 34, then take the A683 towards Lancaster and take the A589 towards Morecambe. Go straight across two roundabouts passing a McDonalds outlet on your left. At the next roundabout take the second exit into Lancaster Road. The ground is down this road on your left. The main car park at the ground is for pass holders only. However there is another small car park behind the Umbro Stand which is free. Otherwise street parking.

By Train
Morecambe railway station is about a 20 minute walk away from the ground. As you come out of the station turn right going straight down Central Drive and then alongside Euston Road. This leads into Lancaster Road where the ground is located. Morecambe is served by trains from Lancaster.

Where To Drink?
The Club has its own bar called JB's at the stadium, but this is for home fans only. The most popular choice for away fans is the York Hotel on Lancaster Road, which is about a ten minute walk away from the ground, going towards the town centre. It has SKY television, serves food and has a selection of Everards real ales on offer.

What's The Ground Like?
On one side of the ground is the Main Stand, which is a classic old looking stand. It runs in length for around half the size of the pitch and straddles the half way line. It is a covered stand, with a seating area which is elevated above pitch level, so that spectators need to climb a set of stairs to enter the stand. On each side of the stand there is a windshield, to help protect fans from the sea breeze. The stand is slightly setback from the pitch and hence there is a small terrace area in front of the seated area. The only disappointment is that there are a couple of modern looking floodlight pylons which are situated directly in front of the stand at the side of the pitch. Opposite is a very small uncovered terrace, which is only a few steps high. This area is known affectionately as the 'car wash terrace', as it is the only uncovered area of the ground and has a car wash situated behind it. Again has a set of four floodlights located along the front of it. At one end is the impressive looking North Stand. This good sized terrace is covered and has windshields to either side. Opposite is the smaller Umbro Stand, also a covered terrace with several supporting pillars in front. The ground is also used for Blackburn Rovers reserve games.

What Is It Like For Visiting Supporters?
Fans are primarily housed in the Umbro Stand at one end of the ground. This covered terrace can accommodate around 1,500 fans. A small number if seats are also made available in the Main Stand. Unfortunately there are a number of supporting pillars running across the front of this stand which may impede your view. Catering is provided by the obligatory burger van, although there is a handy chip shop located near the entrance to the away end, which you may care to visit before or after the game. The covered ends contribute to a good atmosphere at the ground and Christie Park is normally a pleasant and relaxed day out.