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Wakefield Ground Review
By Paul Holland
June 29 2002
Wakefield Trinity Wildcats fan Matthew Lindop reviews their Belle Vue home, Wakfield Trinity own the ground but ground share with Football Non-League Emley FC.
Bescot Stadium
Belle Vue
Wakfield Trinity Wildcats
By  Matthew Lindop (29 June 2002)
Address Wakefield Trinity Wildcats Rubgy League Football Club.
Doncaster Road
Belle Vue
WAKEFIELD
West Yorkshire.
WF1 5HT
Ticket Office 01924-211611
Capacity estimate: 10,000
Away Allocation ???

all information is correct up to 29 June 2002
What is the ground like?
Belle Vue is the home of Wakefield Trinity Wildcats and it has been so since 1873.  It has seen better days and is in need of redevelopment but this is unlikely given Wakefield's currant financial situation.

The newest part of the ground is the Hospitality Suite built in 2000 at the southern end of the ground. It has given the ground a more enclosed environment as the southern terrace was demolished some time ago.

Belle Vue is mainly of standing nature but there are around 2000 or so seats in the eastern stand. The Western Terrace and the North Bank complete the surroundings and the capacity is estimated to be around 10,000.
What is it like for away fans?
Away fans are always welcome at Belle Vue, with it they will find it a friendly environment. The facilities are not the best but most visitors found their day an altogether enjoyable experience.
Where is their for away fans to drink?
Fans are welcome to drink at the club bar in the ground in the Hospitality Suite but there are lots of pubs in the surrounding area. The Graziers opposite the ground is a popular option.
How to get their and where to park?
From the M1 Junction 39 Take the A636 Denby Dale Road towards Wakefield. At the first Roundabout (Asdale Road) carry straight on towards the city, you will see the Campanile Hotel on your left hand side, bear right under the railway bridge and continue towards the city with Wakefield Park on your left hand side. You will now see a mini-roundabout and some arches, go straight across the roundabout and under the arches, take a right at the next roundabout and head along Ings Road with Sainsburys and Homebase on your right hand side. Follow the signs for the A638 Doncaster Road. Once on Doncaster Road the ground is on the Right hand side after about half a mile. 

From the M62 Take Junction 31 and take the A655 towards Wakefield. Turn right and join the A638 go under the railway bridges, head straight on and you will see Superbowl 2000 on the left hand side, Belle Vue is just beyond on the left.

Parking is extremely limited as the back streets are the only available option in close proximity to the ground. It is advised that all visitors get there early. There are car parks in the city but a 15 minute walk to the ground faces you.

The following Buses serve Belle Vue:- 105,106,122,123, 145,148,149,150, 167,168,172,182, 184,185,189,192, 193,485,489,497, 498.
Where is the nearest train station?
The nearest train station is Kirkgate approx. 1 mile away. Westgate is the main train station in Wakefield and is in the town centre, it is approx. 2 miles away.

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