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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 de Montfort Park Stadium is on your right.
Map below:
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Should you wish to sample some alcholic beverages or take a bite to eat along
the way then have a look at
The Rough Guide Map. Alternatively for something else to do, though there's
not a lot if it's not alcohol, then have a look at the
Away Fans page. |
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Directions from the Railway Station |
Hinckley Railway Station
Station Yard
Hinckley
Cross Country Trains
Cross Country Birmingham-Stanstead Timetable (17th May 2009 - 12th December 2009)
National Rail Enquiries: 0845 748 4950
Cross Country Customer Relations: 0870 010 0084
Cross Country Ticket Sales: 0844 811 0124
Samaritans: 0845 790 9090
Hinckley's Railway Station is managed by new company Cross Country Trains. I'm not
certain of their service standards, but let's face it they'd have to be pretty
poor to be any worse than Central Trains. Hinckley Station has a ticket office and waiting room,
but is only open from 7am-3pm. Out of these hours it functions as an unmanned
station ie tickets can be bought on trains.
Hinckley is on the Birmingham to Leicester line and uses the Birmignham-Stanstead
timetable linked above.
The walk to the ground from the train station is approximately 3 miles. So either
take a taxi, or the bus. Station Taxis operate from the er, train station.
A1 Taxis, telephone: 01455615161
http://www.a1taxishinckley.co.uk
Station Taxis, telephone: 01455 238000
If you are really that determined I have also put the quickest
directions by foot further down.
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Directions by Bus |
Centrebus run the local bus routes, who's amateurish website can be found here:
http://www.centrebus.co.uk/
The bus service you will need is the Centrebus 81 service, or the 81a service if
after 6pm. Unfortunately the 81 service does not run past the ground after 6pm,
even more amateurish I know, but they run the buses. The 81a service runs to Barwell
High Street and it is a 5 minute walk down the Common Road to the ground. |
Centrebus Bus service local map
Centrebus Bus service 81/81a timetable
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Exit the train station into the station carpark then from the carpark entrance
cross over the road and head past the Railway Hotel, up the hill along Station
Road, towards the town centre. Station Road leads into the Market Place and the
town center of Hinckley. At the Market Place turn left and go past 'The Reflex'
(pub) and into Regent Street where the bus terminals are situated. Conveniently
the bus stops are directly in front of 'The Cafe Bar', 'The Baron of
Hinckley' and 'Branagans Bar Diner' (all pubs.) The 81 Bus runs every
15 minutes from Monday to Saturday, with the last bus passing the ground at
approximately 6.05pm. The bus route is shown on the right and also runs past the
'Weavers Arms' and 'Ashby Tavern' (the 2 pubs closest to the Stadium),
and the timetable is shown below. |
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The bus stop for the 81 service back into Hinckley town centre, from the ground, is by the
Perimeter Road roundabout. That is out of the Stadium entrance, turn left and
approximately 50 yards further on across the road. |
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Directions by Foot |
Well if I really can't put you off here goes. Exit the train station into the
station carpark then from the carpark entrance turn right into Southfield Road,
and carry on as it runs into Park Road all the way to the junction by the Holywell
pub. Turn left onto London Road, up the hill past the College, following the road
around to the right into Spa Lane. At the next junction turn right into Leicester
Road, and now comes the trek. Stay on Leicester Road, past a school, past loads
of big houses, past the golf club, down the hill past the rugby and cricket ground
then the de Montfort Park Stadium is on your left.
No refunds or compensation claims for ruined shoes will be accepted. |
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Should you wish to sample some alcholic beverages or take a bite to eat along
the way then have a look at
The Rough Guide Map. |
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