Shrewsbury Town

by **NIGHTMARE** Fri 2 Apr - 21:04:13

How To Get There By Car & Where To Park
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. At the next roundabout take the 3rd exit onto the B4380 (Thieves Lane). Continue along Thieves Lane going straight over two roundabouts and this will lead you into Oteley Road. You will reach the stadium down further down Oteley Road on the left

By Train
Shrewsbury train station is around two miles away from the stadium. So it should take around 40 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 8, 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, Manchester Piccadilly & Crewe.

Where To Drink?
'There are a couple of pubs within walking distance of the stadium. Firstly there is the 'Brooklands Hotel', just off Meole Brace Island, about 5 minutes walk away. It also has aout 100 car parking spaces costing £5 each. Big screens & catering on matchdays. There is also the Charles Darwin Pub; 10 minutes walk away from, with 70 car parking spaces. There is also a good chippy opposite'. Peter de Courcy a visiting Macclesfield Town fan adds; 'The Charles Darwin pub now charges £5 to park, but you get one free drink at the bar with the parking ticket, even if its the most expensive drink in the round, so it can be a good deal! It also has a good selection of ales, a very welcoming landlord and friendly local fans.'

What's The Ground Like?
After 97 years at playing at their Gay Meadow ground, the Shrews have moved to a new stadium on the outskirts of the town. The New Meadow as it is currently called, has a capacity of 9,875 seats. It is comprised of four separate stands and at first glance looks similar in design to some other new stadiums that have been recently built. Yes it is smart looking, functional and tidy, but lacks that certain something to make it stand out from the others.

What Is It Like For Visiting Supporters?
Away fans are located in the North Stand at one end of the ground. Leg room is good and the stands are quite steep keeping the fans close to the action and there is good height between rows.