August's Directions

Last updated : 30 July 2006 By Covsupport
KIDDERMINSTER HARRIERS V COVENTRY CITY
TUESDAY AUGUST 1ST AT 7.45PM
Aggborough Stadium, Hoo Road, Kidderminster, Worcestershire DY10 1NB
Telephone: (+44) 01562 823 931

BY CAR
From Birmingham, Wolverhampton and North (M5), Exit M5 at junction (signposted A456) and follow towards Kidderminster (approximately 12 miles).At roundabout on Kidderminster Ring Road, take first exit (signposted A451 Stourport). At next roundabout, take first exit (signposted A448 Bromsgrove), then take first turning on right (Hoo Road). Aggborough Stadium is approximately half a mile along on the left hand side.

From Worcester and South (M5) Exit M5 at junction 6 (signposted A449) and follow towards Kidderminster (approximately 15 miles).At first roundabout, take third exit (signposted A449, Kidderminster & Wolverhampton), then take first turning on left before railway bridge.Go down Hoo Road over railway bridge, and Aggborough Stadium is on the right hand side.

From South-East (M40 & M42), Leave M5 at junction 4 (signposted A491 Stourbridge). After approximately 5 miles, turn left onto A456 and follow towards Kidderminster. At roundabout on Kidderminster Ring Road, take first exit (signposted A451 Stourport).At next roundabout, take first exit (signposted A448 Bromsgrove), then take first turning on right (Hoo Road). Aggborough Stadium is approximately half a mile along on the left hand side.

By Train
Kidderminster Station (0.5 miles from Aggborough Stadium). Walk down Comberton Hill towards the town centre and take the left turning just before Motorway Tyres near the bottom of the hill. Walk up Hoo Road for approximately half a mile to the Aggborough Stadium.
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HINCKLEY UNITED V COVENTRY CITY RESERVES
TUESDAY AUGUST 1ST AT 7.45PM
AT HINCKLEY UNITED FC, Marston Stadium,Leicester Road,Hinckley,Leicestershire LE10 3DR Telephone 01455 840088

Leave the M69 at junction 1 and head north on the A5, signposted Nuneaton and Earl Shilton. Straight over the roundabout and past the Limekilns Pub, then over the next roundabout. At the Dodwells Bridge roundabout take the A47, signposted Earl Shilton, through the Dodwells Industrial Estate, this is the Normandy Way. Continue on this road, past the Tesco Warehouse and the Triumph motorbike factory, over three more roundabouts and past the Safeway/Morrisons supermarket. At next traffic light crossroads go straight over signposted Earl Shilton. Carry on this road, down the hill where you will see the Stadium on your right. At the next roundabout turn right, 3rd exit, then entrance to the Marston Stadium is on your right.
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COVENTRY CITY V SUNDERLAND
SUNDAY AUGUST 6TH AT 1.30PM
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/
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RUGBY TOWN V COVENTRY CITY RESERVES
TUESDAY AUGUST 8TH AT 7.45PM
At Butlin Road,Rugby,Warwickshire,CV21 3SD
Exit the M6, Junction 1 (or M1, Junction 19), and follow signs towards Rugby
(first exit on the roundabout). Then go straight over the next two roundabouts until you come to a main ‘Mr Kipling' Roundabout.
Take the first exit on the roundabout, which follows downhill to a mini-roundabout, where you should carry straight on. You should come past housing on both sides of the road before a large field, however, you should continue along this road (Boughton Road/Butlers Leap) until you come to its end at a T-Junction. Turn right here, and continue up the hill past the golf course on the left and take the second left turning, which is at a mini roundabout (Butlin Road). Carry on down here until you come to cemetery gates when you should take a left turn at the top of the road and then a quick right, but the ground will be in view already.
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SOUTHAMPTON V COVENTRY CITY
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 9TH AT 7.45PM
ST MARY'S STADIUM,BRITTANIA ROAD,SOUTHAMPTON, S014 5FP

Away Fans Directions to Southampton Football Club Park & Ride. Visiting supporters are advised not to travel by private car into Southampton City Centre on a match day and instead use the dedicated park and ride service specifically for away fans. The park and ride site will start operating 2 hours before any kick-off time at a charge of £3 per vehicle payable on entry. Please follow the directions below to find your way to the visiting supporters car park.Special buses will transport you to / from The Friends Provident St. Mary's Stadium.
From M27, exit at Junction 8 Follow signs for Southampton A3024 .Follow the A3024 for approximately 200 yards to the Tesco roundabout. Take 2nd exit following signs for Woolston A3025 into Hamble Lane. After approximately 100 yards, turn right at mini roundabout going back up Hamble Lane, turning left into the SFC car park entrance (about 15 yards).
From the M3, continue to the end of the motorway then follow signs for the M27 East and then as above. AA signposts will be in place after leaving the M27 at Junction 8, indicating the short distance to the park and ride site. Supporters are asked to observe the car parking terms and conditions which are displayed within the car park.
How to get there. Parking around the Friends Provident St Mary's Stadium is extremely limited so the club have set up numerous alternatives to enable you to get there comfortably, safely and efficiently.
By Bus
"St Mary's Stadium" Attached to all match tickets, are bus in bus out vouchers. These are redeemable on buses operating in Zone 6 of the city center. Theses areas are: Totton, Calmore Estate, Lordshill centre, Chilworth Roundabout, Southampton Airport, Hants CC Rose Bowl, Kanes Hill Roundabout, Bursledon Rd/ Botley Rd Junction, Portsmouth Rd/ Botley Rd Junction, Hamble, Netley. For any journeys outside this zone payment will be required. For Bus times contact: First Bus Company on 02380 224854, Solent Blue Line on 02380 618233 and Wilts & Dorset on 01202 673555. Vouchers are valid on both Solent Blue Line and First Bus services and are not transferable. they must be detached from the match ticket in the presence of the driver. All bus services from the outer zones to the City Centre are within 10 minutes walk of the Stadium. Extra buses will be laid on for matchday travel.
The following services pass by the Stadium on Northam Road:3/3A 5/5A 8A (First Southampton), 18/19 (Solent Blue Line). The following services operate via Itchen Bridge which is within sight of the stadium and only a short walk away:8, 10/10A, 11/11A, 16, 17/17A (First Southampton). In addition to the scheduled bus services, there are shuttle bus services in operation on match days from the Central Train Station and the Town Quay Ferry Terminal.
These services will commence two hours before the match kicks off and will continue to run until kick off. The service will also be in operation after the match to take passengers back to the railway station/ferry terminal. The service is not a numbered bus service and will simply say Stadium Shuttle on inbound journeys and Rail/Ferry Shuttle on outbound journeys.Passengers are to be advised that the railway shuttle service leaves from the Commercial Road side of the station outside Blechynden Terrace. The ferry shuttle will leave from the main bus stop at the terminal.Simply show your match ticket in order to use the shuttle bus service free of charge.<
For further details contact First Bus Travel Line: 023 8022 4854 or Solent Blue Line: 023 8022 6235
By Foot The stadium is about 10 minutes walk from the City Centre and is a sign posted walk route.
By Car Please be aware that it is not advisable to head towards the ground on a match day unless you have a specific pass for one of the nearby car parks. Surrounding roads are subject to police road closures and heavy congestion. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WILL GIVE DIRECTIONS TO THOSE DRIVING TO THE FRIENDS PROVIDENT ST MARYS STADIUM ON NON-MATCHDAYS. DUE TO THE FACT THAT BRITANNIA ROAD IS SUBJECT TO A POLICE ROAD CLOSURE DO NOT HEAD IN THE DIRECTION OF BRITANNIA ROAD ON A MATCH DAY.
From M27 Eastbound Leave M27 at junction 5 (Airport) and take 4th junction off the roundabout heading to Southampton along the A335 along Stoneham Way then merge left onto Thomas Lewis Way).Head straight along this road for roughly 3 miles until the road merges into Bevois Valley Road and then Onslow Road. At the end of this road go straight on at the traffic lights and then turn left onto the dual carriageway (Dorset Street). Continue along this road until you pass the Royal South Hants Hospital on your left and the British Gas offices on your right. At the roundabout take the second exit into Six Dials. Go into the right hand lane of the dual carriageway and continue along through the traffic lights continuing along into Kingsway (following A33 on road signs). Drive approximately for a quarter of a mile and take 4th left into St Mary Street. Follow bend to right into Chapel Road (St Mary Church will be on left hand side) and continue to the end of the road.Turn left into Marine Parade and Stadium is approximately 600 metres on the left.
From M27 Westbound. Exit the M27 at junction 8 and then turn left at the roundabout.Follow the dual carriageway on the left hand side and approach roundabout. Take 3rd junction off the roundabout (A3024) and follow this road into Southampton (this is quite a long road and will continue for approximately 4.5 miles).Cross the Northam Bridge and when you reach the set of traffic lights after the bridge (opposite Meridian Studios) turn left into Princes Street.Follow this road right to the end to get to the Stadium.
From M3 Drive to the end of the M3 southbound and get onto the M27 eastbound. Leave M27 at Junction 4 (first junction you approach) and follow the signs to get on the A33 into Southampton.Continue along this road (for approximately 3 miles) and continue to the end of this road (The Avenue). The road will merge into Dorset Street, continue along until you get to the roundabout. At the roundabout, take the 2nd junction (Six Dials) and on the dual carriageway stay in the right hand lane and continue along through the traffic lights continuing along into Kingsway (following A33 on road signs). Drive approximately a quarter of a mile and take 4th left into St Mary's Street. Follow bend to right into Chapel Road (St Mary's Church will be on left hand side) and continue to the end of the road.Turn left into Marine Parade and Stadium is approximately 600 metres on the left.
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CARDIFF CITY V COVENTRY CITY
SATURDAY AUGUST 12 AT 3PM
Ninian Park,Sloper Road,Cardiff,CF11 8SX

By Car
M4. Exit at junction 33 and follow Penarth (A4232) signs. After six miles,take the B4267 to Ninian Park.

Train station - Cardiff Central one mile
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COVENTRY CITY V LEICESTER CITY
FRIDAY AUGUST 18TH 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/
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HEREFORD UNITED V COVENTRY CITY FOOTBALL LEAGUE CUP 1
TUESDAY AUGUST 22ND AT 7.45PM
AT Edgar Street, Hereford, HR4 9JU

From The North
M5 until junction 8, and exit onto the M50. At junction 2, take the A40 and then the A49 to Hereford. At the roundabout, take the Grayfriars Bridge/Victoria Street road. At Steels Garage, keep left into Edgar Street. Take Blackfriars Street (right) immediately before the football stadium. Turn left for parking. Away supporters site in the Blackfriars End.

From the South & London
Exit the M4 at junction 15 and take the A417 to Gloucester. Then follow the A49 to Ross-on-Wye and onto Hereford. At the roundabout, take the Grayfriars Bridge/Victoria Street road. At Steels Garage, keep left into Edgar Street. Take Blackfriars Street (right) immediately before the football stadium. Turn left for parking. Away supporters site in the Blackfriars End.
From the South West

M5 until junction 18a to take the M49. Join the M4 at junction 22 and turn left over the New Severn Bridge. At junction 24 take the A449 and follow until the Raglan roundabout. Take the Monmouth (A49 east) road and follow through first roundabout. At the roundabout, take the A4137. Join the A49 (left) and follow the signs for Hereford. At the second roundabout, take the Grayfriars Bridge/Victoria Street road. Then As South.
There is a large pay and display car park at the ground.

By Train
Hereford Station is under a ten minute walk away. "Come out of the station and turn left and down the road towards the Safeway supermarket. Cut through the Safeway car park (heading left) and follow the pedestrian walkway out of the store out onto Commercial Road. Go left down Commercial Road, where you will pass the Merton Hotel on your right and a Wetherspoons pub on your left. At the top of the road at the traffic lights, turn right (against the direction of the traffic) into Blueschool Street. Keep walking along here until you come to a set of lights and a multi storey car park opposite and to the right (this is Widemarsh Street). Cross over and bear slightly right and cut up a walkway between the car park and Garrick House (council offices) where you come into a car park (if you head left you will find the Newmarket Pub) head right and walk out the car park. Turn left and you cant miss the ground, it's on your right".
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HULL CITY V COVENTRY CITY
SATURDAY AUGUST 26TH AT 3PM
AT The Kingston Communications Stadium, Walton Street,Hull, East Yorkshire. HU3 6HU

From the West
Approach Hull from the M62, which leads straight onto the A63. Continue on the A63 under the Humber Bridge. The road continues into the A63 Clive Sullivan Way. Continue along Clive Sullivan Way. Turn off onto the slip road just before the fly-over, sign-posted 'Local Traffic/Infirmary' and for KC Stadium. At the roundabout, take the second exit "Rawling Way". At the next main set of traffic lights (and with the Hospital in front of you), take a left turn onto A1105 Anlaby Road. Continue over the fly-over. At the foot of the fly-over, take a right turn into Walton Street. The Walton Street car park is located just over half way down this street after the Sports Arena.

From the North Take the A1079 towards Beverley then follow signs for the Humber Bridge and the A164. Take the A63 sign-posted Hull City Centre. Continue on the A63 under the Humber Bridge. The road continues into the A63 Clive Sullivan Way. Continue along Clive Sullivan Way. Turn off onto the slip road just before the fly-over, sign-posted 'Local Traffic/Infirmary' and for KC Stadium. At the roundabout, take the second exit "Rawling Way" At the next main set of traffic lights (and with the Hospital in front of you), take a left turn onto A1105 Anlaby Road. Continue over the fly-over. At the foot of the fly-over, take a right turn into Walton Street. The Walton Street car park is located just over half way down this street, after the Sports Arena.

From the East & Hull Docks
The A165 approaches Hull from the East Coast and onto Holderness Road. Follow signs for A63/M62 Leeds At the second large roundabout on the A63 Garrison Road, continue over Myton Bridge straight onto A63 Castle Street Continue along the A63. Just before the flyover, take the slip road signposted "Infirmary/Anlaby A1105", and at the roundabout take the 3rd exit onto 'Rawling Way. At the next main set of traffic lights (and with the Hospital in front of you), take a left turn onto A1105 Anlaby Road. Continue over the fly-over. At the foot of the fly-over, take a right turn into Walton Street.
The Walton Street car park is located just over half way down this street, just after the Sports Arena.

Park and Ride
Hull City advise visiting fans to use the 'Park and Ride' facility based at Prioy Park. Priory Park is situated next to the Clive Sullivan Way coming into Hull and buses run to and from the KC Stadium every ten minutes. The cost is £1 return.