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Gateshead FC v Hereford United
Blue Square Bet Premier
Tuesday 19th March 2013 KO 7.45pm
Victoria Park
Clarence Road
Hartlepool
TS24 8BZ
Phone 01429 272 584
Victoria Park, is in Clarence Road and was improved dramatically in the ‘nineties with the covered, seated Rink End Stand now providing accommodation for just under a thousand visiting fans who are advised to wrap-up well to protect from the wind which blows off the North Sea. I have no details on admission prices ATM.
BY CAR – Travel to Worcester and join the M5 (north) joining the M42 at J4a. At the end of the M42 continue onto the A42 joining the M1 (north). At M1 J43 take the left hand lanes (sign The North, Leeds East). At M1 J47 continue forward sign The North (A1), Wetherby M1 then join the A1M. At A1M J45 continue onto the A1 (sign Wetherby). At junction for Wetherby (A661) continue forward (sign The North). Continue onto the A1M. Leave the A1M at J49, Dishforth Interchange, and merge onto the A168 (Thirsk, Teeside). Continue forward onto the A19. After the Tees Viaduct branch left, and then at the roundabout take the third exit onto the A139 (sign Billingham). Take the ring road around Stockton On Tees following signs for Billingham then join the A689 (sign Hartlepool). Follow the A689 towards the Town Centre. Follow Town Centre signs for 2.8 miles, over two roundabouts. Go straight over the next two sets of lights, passing Hartlepool College on your right. The next left takes you to the stadium. For Sat Nav users, the postcode is TS24 8BZ.
According to AA Route Planner, the distance is 250 miles and a drive time of over 4.5 hours is suggested. There is a good-sized car park at the ground and plenty of street parking behind the away end.
REFRESHMENTS - The Victoria Suite near the entrance to the away end is for members only. At the same end but at the opposite corner, is the 'Corner Flag Supporters Bar' that welcomes away fans. The entrance fee is 50p, but the bar has a good pre match atmosphere and SKY TV. Popular with away fans is the Jackson's Wharf Pub near the ground. It has good food and real ale on tap. This pub is over the road from the ASDA store, to the left of the old sailing ship. Otherwise the ground is not far from the town centre where there are plenty of pubs to be found. Those of note include The Causeway, The Tap and Spile and The Brewer and Firkin. There is also a Yates Wine Lodge and the local Wetherspoons outlet is the King John’s Tavern on South Road. If in doubt, just head for the seafront where you will find more Pubs/Bars than you can cope with.
Enjoy
