Tuesday's travel details to Mansfield

Mansfield Town v Hereford United
Football League 2
Tuesday 11th March 2008 KO 7.45pm.
Field Mill Ground
Quarry Lane
Mansfield
Notts.
NG18 5DA
Phone 0870 7563160

The history of Mansfield Town FC can be traced back to 1897 when a team was formed in the town called Mansfield Wesleyans. Gradual progress saw them eventually change the name to Mansfield Town in 1910 and this was followed in 1919 with a move to Field Mill where they have remained ever since. Their most successful period was during the seventies, a decade that brought them two championships and a season in the old division 2. The club came to the for again in the nineties following the capture from Fulham for £50,000 of a certain Phil Stant. Stant proceeded to repay the fee by scoring 30 goals in the season although four were later expunged from the records when Aldershot were expelled from the league.

In recent years, over £6 million has been spent on redeveloping the stadium. Visiting fans are now accommodated in the North Stand, which is all seated and has a capacity of around 1800.

Admission.
Adults £18
OAP/Students £10
Juniors (U16) £7

By Car
From Hereford go to Worcester joining the M5 at J7. At M5 J4A join the M42. At junction 3A take care to remain on the M42 by following signs for M42 The North. Continue to the end of the M42 and join the A42. Continue to the M1 joining the northbound carriageway at J23A. Travel north on the M1 to junction 28 where you leave to join the A38 (sign Mansfield/Matlock). At traffic signals continue forward following signs for Mansfield. After 2 miles, turn right into Mansfield Road (A6023) and straight on at the lights (A38). You will pass the Travel Lodge. Continue along the A38 onto Sutton Road. At "Sir John Cockle" public house continue forward (sign Town Centre). At traffic signals, turn right onto Rosemary Street A6009 (sign A38, Nottingham A60). At traffic signals, continue forward onto A60 (sign Nottingham). At traffic signals, turn right into Quarry Lane. Field Mill will be visible. You can park at the ground at a cost of £2 but please arrive early; otherwise it’s street parking.
Distance Approx 125 miles. Allow 3 hours because of peak-time traffic particularly on M42. POSTCODE NG18 5DA.

HUISA Coach departs Edgar Street 3.00 pm Cost £14.00 Book through HUFC office (276666)

FUNBUS departs The Street at 3.30. Fare £13/14 depending on numbers.

Pre-Match Refreshments
The Early Doors pub next to the ground welcomes visiting supporters, as does the The Talbot on the A60 near Simsbury's. The Lord Byron in Quarry Lane is another option. Alternatively, Wetherspoons in the town was found to be most acceptable when I visited prior to and after the LDV affair a couple of seasons ago.

See you in The North Stand.

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