October's Directions

Last updated : 03 October 2006 By Covsupport
ENGLAND U21 V GERMANY U21
FRIDAY OCTOBER 6TH AT 8PM
At Ricoh Arena, Phoenix Way,Coventry,CV6 6GE
There is no parking permitted around the stadium on event days, this encompasses a 2km residents parking zone around the Ricoh Arena.

Car parking is available on-site (limited availability) £5. Disabled parking is also available on-site £3. Arena Coventry have a number of sites which are Park & Walk and are approximately 10 minutes walking distance from the main arena. One Park & Ride site south of Coventry - bus journey approximately 25 minutes.

By Bus 101 Bus Service from Coventry Pool Meadow Bus Station directly to the Ricoh, 103 Bus Service from Coventry Railway Station directly to the Ricoh £3 per person

Organised Parties All coaches and mini buses will have free parking at the Ricoh Arena. Please ensure that you pre-book your allocated space.

ACL advise you to pre-book your car parking as we cannot guarantee availability on the day. For further information call 0870 811 6514 or e-mail David.McAtamney@ricoharena.co.uk Please made cheques payable to: Arena Coventry Limited, Transport & Logistics Department, Ricoh Arena, Phoenix Way, Coventry, CV6 6GE

Covsupport understands that there is no parking at the Arena left. You can pre-book parking at Jaguar Park & Ride South, St Finbars FC,Christ The King,Accordis and Wayside Business Park. The price is £5 per car and £3 for disabled blue badge holders.
_____________________________________________________________________________________ COVENTRY CITY U18'S V CARDIFF CITY
SATURDAY OCTOBER 7TH AT 11AM
At THE ALAN HIGGS CENTRE,ALLARD WAY,COVENTRY
M6 south to junction 2 - Leave at this junction and follow A4600 signs for City Centre. Go over three roundabouts and past one set of road trafic lights - on reaching the second set of traffic lights (Coventry Oak Pub on left) turn left down Hipswell Highway. Follow for approx. 1 mile and reach another set of traffic lights (Fire Station on left, Millpool Pub on right). Go over lights until next set of traffic lights, past first sports ground and you will see the Alan Higgs Centre on the left just past the railway line.
From the M40, follow A46 signs to Coventry and Leicester. Stay on this road until the very end. You reach a roundabout with a flyover. Go round the roundabout and following signs for M69. This road takes you past Asda (left hand side) where you will reach an island with traffic lights. Go straight on at this roundabout (3rd exit), this is Allard Way, continue up here and you will see the Alan Higgs Centre on your right.
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SOUTHEND UNITED V COVENTRY CITY
FRIDAY OCTOBER 13TH AT 7.45PM
AT ROOTS HALL,VICTORIA AVENUE,SOUTHEND ON SEA,ESSEX,SS2 6NQ

By Car
From M25 take Junction 29 and follow the A127 to Southend. Continue towards the town centre, through the lights near to the Bell Pub. At the next roundabout turn right (3rd turning), continuing on the A127. The ground is on the right just past the next traffic lights.
By Train
The closest station to the ground is Prittlewell, about a five minute walk away. It is served by trains from London Liverpool Street. As you exit the station turn right, you will then come to a crossroads with traffic lights. On your right is the 'Fish House', fish and chip shop. Pass this and turn right. Walk about 100 yards and the ground is tucked away on your left.
If you happen to end up at Southend Central station (served by trains from London Fenchurch Street), you're about a 25 minute walk from the ground. The main bus station is close to Southend Central, and therefore it may be an idea to get a bus up to the ground, rather than walking.
CCFC Coach: Adult £22; Senior Citizen/Junior £19; Adult season ticket holder £17; Concession season ticket holder/JSB £11; Disabled £14. Coaches will depart the Ricoh Arena at 2pm.
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WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS V COVENTRY CITY
TUESDAY OCTOBER 17TH AT 7.45PM
AT MOLINEUX,WATERLOO ROAD,WOLVERHAMPTON,WV1 4QR
By Car
M6 junction 10, take the A454 (via Willenhall) to Wolverhampton Ring Road. At first ring road island, take the fourth exit A449 to Stafford. Straight on at next two sets of traffic lights. Filter right at third set into Waterloo Road and ground is 500 yards on your right.
By Train
The train station is less than half a mile away. Both Virgin and Central trains from Coventry stop at Wolverhampton.
By Metro
The Metro from Birmingham Snow Hill terminates at Wolverhampton St Georges. The journey time is 35 minutes. The last one to make kick off leaves Birmingham at 18.50. 21.54, 22.06 or 22.18 back after the game.
http://www.travelmetro.co.uk/

CCFC Coach: Adult £15; Senior Citizen/Junior £12; Adult season ticket holder £10; Concession season ticket holder/JSB £8; Disabled £9. Coaches will depart the Ricoh Arena at 5pm.
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COVENTRY CITY U18'S V LEICESTER CITY U18'S
SATURDAY OCTOBER 21ST AT 11AM
AT THE ALAN HIGGS CENTRE, ALLARD WAY,COVENTRY
M6 south to junction 2 - Leave at this junction and follow A4600 signs for City Centre. Go over three roundabouts and past one set of road trafic lights - on reaching the second set of traffic lights (Coventry Oak Pub on left) turn left down Hipswell Highway. Follow for approx. 1 mile and reach another set of traffic lights (Fire Station on left, Millpool Pub on right). Go over lights until next set of traffic lights, past first sports ground and you will see the Alan Higgs Centre on the left just past the railway line.
From the M40, follow A46 signs to Coventry and Leicester. Stay on this road until the very end. You reach a roundabout with a flyover. Go round the roundabout and following signs for M69. This road takes you past Asda (left hand side) where you will reach an island with traffic lights. Go straight on at this roundabout (3rd exit), this is Allard Way, continue up here and you will see the Alan Higgs Centre on your right.
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COVENTRY CITY V COLCHESTER UNITED
MONDAY OCTOBER 23RD AT 8PM
At Ricoh Arena, Phoenix Way,Coventry,CV6 6GE
By car: Leave the M6 at junction 3. Take the A444 towards the City centre and at the first island go left and you will see the Ricoh Arena on your right.
By rail: For all train information call National Rail Enquiries on: 08457 48 49 50, but be warned Coventry station is a £10+ taxi ride away. Take the 27 bus from the train station get off at Pool Meadow bus station and catch the 4 or 5 service. Or go out of doors and over the road by Sainsburys and get the 20, getting off the by Tescos.

Parking: Car parking is extremely restricted around the ground. Supporters are advised that there is only park and ride site to the south of the city at the Jaguar car plant.
Coaches From Rugby.
The coaches from the Avon Mill in Newbold Road is running again £4.00 per game or you can buy a season ticket for £85.00 any one needs any info contact me at ian.moore3@tesco.net

Coaches From Kenilworth
For details please contact harry.bragginton@btinternet.com
Travel From London for Members of CCLSC
http://www.cclsc.co.uk/

AWAY SUPPORTERS PARKING
Car parking around the Ricoh Arena is strictly limited.
However, there is a designated away supporters car park, situated around five minutes walk away from the ground. The car park is secure and cost is £5 - but spaces are limited to just 100.

Directions: M6 to junction 3. Take 3rd exit if coming from north or 1st exit if travelling from the south. At the 2nd roundabout, take the 2nd exit, under the railway bridge, through the first set of traffic lights, and pass the pedestrian lights. At the next set of lights, turn right into Blackburn Road and the car park is at the top of the road.
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BARNSLEY FC V COVENTRY CITY
SATURDAY OCTOBER 28TH AT 3PM
AT OAKWELL STADIUM,GROVE STREET,BARNSLEY,SOUTH YORKSHIRE,S71 1ET

By Car
Leave the M1 at Junction 37 and follow signs Barnsley Football Club/Football Ground.These signs lead directly into the visitors car park.

By Train
Train to Sheffield and then change for Barnsley Exchange which is six minutes walk from the ground.
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COVENTRY CITY V BIRMINGHAM CITY
TUESDAY OCTOBER 31ST AT 7.45PM
At Ricoh Arena, Phoenix Way,Coventry,CV6 6GE
By car: Leave the M6 at junction 3. Take the A444 towards the City centre and at the first island go left and you will see the Ricoh Arena on your right.
By rail: For all train information call National Rail Enquiries on: 08457 48 49 50, but be warned Coventry station is a £10+ taxi ride away. Take the 27 bus from the train station get off at Pool Meadow bus station and catch the 4 or 5 service. Or go out of doors and over the road by Sainsburys and get the 20, getting off the by Tescos.

Parking: Car parking is extremely restricted around the ground. Supporters are advised that there is only park and ride site to the south of the city at the Jaguar car plant.
Coaches From Rugby.
The coaches from the Avon Mill in Newbold Road is running again £4.00 per game or you can buy a season ticket for £85.00 any one needs any info contact me at ian.moore3@tesco.net

Coaches From Kenilworth
For details please contact harry.bragginton@btinternet.com
Travel From London for Members of CCLSC
http://www.cclsc.co.uk/

AWAY SUPPORTERS PARKING
Car parking around the Ricoh Arena is strictly limited.
However, there is a designated away supporters car park, situated around five minutes walk away from the ground. The car park is secure and cost is £5 - but spaces are limited to just 100.
Directions: M6 to junction 3. Take 3rd exit if coming from north or 1st exit if travelling from the south. At the 2nd roundabout, take the 2nd exit, under the railway bridge, through the first set of traffic lights, and pass the pedestrian lights. At the next set of lights, turn right into Blackburn Road and the car park is at the top of the road.
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