By Road
All Routes
Exit the M6 at Junction 31 and take the first exit
(Blackpool A59) at the roundabout. At the mini roundabout after about a mile
next to the Hesketh Arms pub take the second exit onto Blackpool Road (Ring
Road, Blackpool A583). By now you may be able to spot the floodlights, so just
head towards them, but for the short-sighted and those dependent on step by step
directions, carry straight on for 1.2 miles and filter left before the traffic
lights into Sir Tom Finney Way (formally Deepdale Road).
By Rail
You can either walk the mile and a half to Deepdale, or take the
easy option and get a taxi. To walk it, exit the station and turn right towards
the Fishergate Centre and main shopping area. Walk down Fishergate, which
eventually becomes Church Street somewhere near where the main shops finish and
the clubs start after three quarters of a mile. You will see the Parish Church
on your right hand side. When you reach the junction with the A6 cross over and
the prison will be on your right and the County Arms pub on your left. Turn left
so that the pub is now on your right, and then walk down Deepdale Road / Sir Tom
Finney Way towards the ground which is three quarters of a mile away.
Car Parking
Numerous car-parks around Deepdale but the main car-park
behind the Sir Tom Finney Stand is for permit holders only, and the car park
behind the Bill Shankley Stand is for season ticket holders.
The best places to try are Moor Park High School, Moor Park Car Park, Hollins Road or Deepdale County Primary School, all within 5 mins of the stadium.
The club are trying to discourage the amount of supporters parking their cars on the streets surrounding the ground to please the residents, but you can usually find some on street parking if you arrive early enough. Make sure you don't park on any of the roads immediately next to the ground however as these are closed for emergency access, and if you do your car will be towed away!
Pubs
The Hesketh Arms
This pub is located on the corner of Blackpool
Road and New Hall Lane. It's a large pub, that seems to be popular with away
fans, and is approximately 1 mile from the ground. Serves meals all day, and
also offers pool, darts and a large-screen TV.
The Toy Solder
Located in the Deepdale Shopping Park, just off Blackpool
Road approx 10 minutes from ground - A smart "Wacky Warehouse" family pub all
keg beers but a friendly atmosphere. A full menu is served all day 2 for 1
meals available.
The Sumners
Corner of Watling Street Road/Deepdale Road. The Sumners gets
packed on matchdays. It is a large modern pub which has recently undergone a
renovation. There is a bar, site down area, beer-garden, all of which get
busy. Pool, darts and large-screen TVs are also on offer. A full
menu is served 12-7PM.
The Garrison
193 Watling Street Road. This is more of a traditional locals
pub which is just across the road from the Sumners. Food is served from
12-9.30PM.
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