Travel Info For Saturdays Visit To Wrexham

Football League Division 2
Wrexham v Hereford United
Saturday 1st September '07 Kick-off 3.00 pm.
Racecourse Ground Wrexham LL11 2AH
Wrexham Phone 01978 262129

How pleasant it is to make the trip to the Goatcourse at a proper football time of day instead of having to haul ourselves out of bed early to get there for a twelve-noon start. In the region of 600 Hereford fans travelled last season and a similar number are expected to take their seats in "North Wales Premier Sporting Venue" on Saturday. Visiting fans are housed in the upper tier of the Roberts Builders Stand which is all seated and provides an excellent view of the game. The Goats Official Site quotes admission prices as follows..
Adults £16
Concessions £10
Juniors (U16) £5
Concessions include young persons between the ages of 16 and 22 (on 1st August 07) although proof of age is required. Payment is by cash only at the turnstiles.

Directions: - A49 north towards Slopbury. At the Baileys Garden Centre roundabout take the A5 sign Oswestry. As you approach Oswestry, stay on the A5 following signs for Wrexham. From Ruabon the road becomes the A483. Stay on this road, as it is also the Wrexham by-pass. Continue until you reach the Mold (A541) junction. Follow signs for Wrexham Town Centre and the Football Stadium will become visible after some 300 yards. Parking is mainly in the streets although I understand the local school/college is also available. Distance is about 80 miles. Postcode LL11 2AH.

Trains
Depart Hereford 10.24 Arrive Wrexham 12.06 (Direct)
Depart Hereford 11.01 Arrive Wrexham 13.03 (change at Shrewsbury)
Depart Wrexham 17.44 Arrive Hereford 19.52 (change at Shrewsbury)
Depart Wrexham 18.36 Arrive Hereford 20.08 (Direct)
Standard return fare is £21.10 although saver/group tickets may be available.
Wrexham General station is right next to the ground.

Coaches
HUISA Departs 11.30 am. Fare £10 Contact Club Office (01432 276666)
FUNBUS Departs The Street at 11.00 am Contact Young Ben.

Pubs
Wrexham is reputed to have the highest Pubs to population ratio in the UK! Nearest is probably the "Plas Coch" which is on the nearby Retail Park just passed Homebase. Also fairly close to the ground is "The Walnut", which is in Crispin Lane behind the home end. Walking towards the Town Centre you will find a Wetherspoons outlet called "The Elihu Yale" in Regent Street. A little further on is the "Horse & Jockey", a thatched pub with a decent offering of real ale and good food.
Enjoy.

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