Hereford United travel to Halifax Town on Saturday and below are all the details to help supporters reach the ground and enjoy their visit. Most of the information comes from the Shay Stadium Trust Website.
The Shay Stadium lies on the south side of Halifax just a short walk from the town centre and is situated on the main road into Halifax from Huddersfield and the M62.
How to get to Halifax:
Halifax is easily accessible from all parts of Britain. The Shay is well signposted from the Town Centre and all routes into Halifax.
By Car:
From the Herefordshire area there are at least two possible routes. Either use the A49/M56/M6/M62 or M5/M42/A42/M1/M62. Allow up to four hours for the journey.
After reaching the M62 EITHER leave at Junction 24 off the M62 take the A629 to Halifax and pick up the signs for the Shay Stadium after about 3 miles.
OR leave at Junction 26 off the M62 and take the A58 to Halifax before picking up signs for the Shay Stadium.
If all else fails, follow signs for Eureka and pick up signs for the Shay from there.
By Coach:
As usual HUISA is organising coach travel. The cost is £15 and departure is at 9am. For more details and bookings phone Hereford United on 01432 276666 as soon as possible.
By Train:
Halifax is on the Trans-Pennine railway route that stretches from Scarborough on the east coast through to York then Leeds, Bradford, over to Blackpool and Liverpool on the west coast, through Manchester and Preston. Both the east coast and west coast main lines connect to the Trans-Pennine route.
Regular services stop at Halifax on the Manchester / Leeds / York line. Many connecting services, from North and South, serve these cities. There are also direct services to Halifax from Burnley, Preston and Blackpool.
The Stadium is only a 5 minute walk from the rail station. After leaving the train station, turn left and walk along the road for 5 minutes and you will soon be at the Shay.
Train information is available from the Railtrack web site or by telephoning 0345 48 49 50.
Parking:
Limited parking is available at the stadium, but road parking in surrounding streets is an option as well as the Glyn Webb home improvements store.
Admission:
Adults £12 Concessions £6 Under12's £2 (for all areas - some seating is usually available but maybe in the middle of the main stand amidst Halifax supporters)
Places to eat:
There are plenty of places in Halifax to get a bite to eat. Whether it be a pub meal or fish and chips, the options are endless.
With the Shay being just a 10 minute walk from the Town Centre you are spoilt for choice. Use Yellow Pages to find places to eat.
Places to drink:
There are a number of pubs close to the ground which are welcoming to football supporters.
The Shay Hotel is the closest and is close to the entrance for the North Stand, which houses away supporters. The Three Pigeons and the Pumproom are only a few minutes walk from the ground.
In the Town Centre, Halifax are estimated to have more pubs/clubs per household than anywhere else in the UK and have venue?s to cater for all.
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Next Game: Rushall At Home In The League On Saturday 30th November At 3.00pm