By Deadly Submarine
January 19 2007

All the travel and ticket information you'll need prior to Rovers visit to the Priestfield Stadium on 26th January. We tell you how to get there, how much it will cost and where you can eat and drink on the day of the game.

  

 

Priestfield Stadium, Redfern Avenue, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 4DD

(Click on the Address above for a Map of the Stadium and surrounding area)

 

Stadium Capacity

 

11,582 (All Seated)

 

Up to 1,500 visiting fans can be accommodated in the Brian Moore Stand which is an all-seated, roofless stand built from scaffolding and it is therefore very open to the elements in poor weather.

 

  

In Advance (from TRFC Ticket Office)

 

Adults - £15.00

 

Seniors (Aged 65+) - £12.00

 

Young Persons (Aged 16-21) - £9.00

 

Juniors (Aged Under 16) - £7.00

 

Accompanied Juniors (Aged Under 7) - £1.00

 

Pay on Turnstiles

 

Adults - £19.00

 

Seniors (Aged 65+) - £14.00

 

Young Persons (Aged 16-21) - £13.00

 

Juniors (Aged Under 16) - £11.00

 

Accompanied Juniors (Aged Under 7) - £1.00

 

 

  

Travel Club Members

 

Executive Coaches Only

 

Adults - £24.00  Concessions - £22.50

 

Non Travel Club Members

 

Executive Coaches Only

 

Adults - £26.00  Concessions - £24.50

 

Coaches Depart from Prenton Park at 11.30am

 

  

Street parking is available around the Stadium but supporters are warned that certain roads around the Stadium are restricted to permit holders only and are patrolled by traffic wardens so be advised to check before leaving your vehicle.

The Tranmere Rovers Official Website gives the following information on streets on which to park and streets with permit restrictions that should be avoided:

Streets Recommended for Parking:

The furthest part of Sunnymead Avenue, Chicago Avenue, Canadian Avenue, Valley Road, Sturdee Avenue, Woodlands Road, Carlton Avenue, Alexandra Avenue, Larkfield Avenue, Third Avenue and Fourth Avenue.

Streets with Permit Restrictions:

Balmoral Road, Windsor Road, Ferndale Road, Linden Avenue, Priestfield Road, Gordon Road, Livingstone Road, Coulman Street, Beaconsfield Avenue, Harold Avenue, School Lane, Toronto Road, Redfern Avenue and parts of Sunnymead Avenue.

  

• Leave the M2 at Junction 4 and then take the A278 towards Gillingham. 

• Go straight on at the next two roundabouts and then at the 3^rd roundabout, turn left onto the A2 towards Gillingham town centre.

• At the traffic light junction with the A231, turn right into Nelson Road and passing the small bus station take a right turn into Gillingham Road, the ground is down on your right.

  

By Rail

 

Gillingham railway station is around a ten minute walk from the Priestfield Stadium: 

 

·         After leaving the station, turn onto Balmoral Road and continue down this road until the end (about five minutes). 

 

·         Opposite you will see the Stadium and the away turnstiles are situated at the top of Priestfield Road.

 

Click Here for Train Times and Fare Information

 

 

There are a large number of pubs, shops and takeaways around the Stadium and directly opposite the entrance to the Station, is the Main Street which includes a McDonalds and other food outlets.

 

Also opposite the railway station is a pub called the Southern Belle that welcomes away fans.

 

The usual food is served inside the Stadium such as Pies, Burgers and Hot Dogs.