Football League Division 2
Grimsby Town v Hereford United
Saturday 29th September '07 Kick-off 3.00pm
Blundell Park, Cleethorpes, DN35 7PY
Phone 01472 605050
"The Mariners" were formed in 1878 and were originally known as Grimsby Pelham. The following year they changed the name to "Town" and purchased land at Clee Park that became their ground until 1889. A one-year stay at Abbey Park was followed by a move to the present site at Blundell Park. The Stadium currently has a capacity of 9546 and is all-seated. Visiting fans are accommodated in the Osmond Stand at one end of the pitch and admission is quoted on their Official Site as being Adults £18, Senior Citizens and Young Adults (15-18) £12 with Juniors at £8. Fans are reminded that a biting wind from the North Sea can make a visit a chilly affair so take a coat!
Directions
M5, M42, A42, M1 north.
Leave M1 at junction 32 joining M18. Leave M18 at junction 5 and join M180. The M180 joins the A180 about 15 miles from Grimsby. Follow the A180 and when the dual carriageway ends at the end of the A180 you meet a roundabout. Take the second exit over the railway flyover into Cleethorpes Road; continue along Cleethorpes road and then Grimsby Road. The ground is on the left near to MacDonald's. There is no Car Park at the ground, therefore only street parking in the side streets to the left and right after passing MacDonald's. Distance about 200 miles – allow at least 4 hours. Postcode DN35 7PY
HUISA – Coaches leave Edgar Street at 9.00 am Fare £18 Contact 01432 276666
FUNBUS – TBA
Refreshments – The Leaking Boot is a favourite for visiting fans and can be found just four hundred yards passed the ground. For the more adventurous, carry on to the end of Grimsby Road and then bear left and continue onto Alexandra Road then High Cliff Road where you will find Willy's Pub and Brewery. The world's smallest Pub is the claim of The Signal Box at Lakeside Station in Kings Road and it serves several of the excellent Tom Wood range of real ales. Jennings Cumberland Ale can be found in the Trawlerman in North Sea Lane whereas the 2007 Camra Pub of the year in Cleethorpes is No 2 Refreshment Room at Cleethorpes Station. There is a MacDonald's next to the ground and several legendary fish and chip shops nearby. In particular, Josh's near to The Leaking Boot is highly recommended.
Enjoy.
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Next Game: Home Against Kidderminster In The League On Boxing Day 26th December At 1.00pm