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| Contents | ||
| What's The
Abbey Stadium Like? Future Developments Looking Towards The Marstons Smooth South Stand (photo) What Is It Like For Away Supporters? Main Stand (photo) Where To Drink? North Terrace (photo) How To Get There And Where To Park A Closer Look At The Marstons Smooth South Stand (photo) By Train Ground Layout Local Rivals Admission Prices Programme Disabled Facilities Fixtures 2011-2012 Record & Average Attendance Fans Ground Reviews Hotel Accommodation Abbey Stadium Location Map |
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| What's The Abbey Stadium Like? | ||
| The Main Stand on one side is a covered two tiered all seated stand, part of which is used as a Family enclosure. This stand has a number of supporting pillars. Opposite is the Habbin Stand, which is for home supporters and is mostly covered. Again there are a number of supporting pillars. At one end of the ground is the Marstons Smooth South Stand, which was opened in 2002. This good sized covered single tiered, all seated stand, replaced a former open terrace. The seating area is raised in this stand, meaning that supporters enter the stand via a small flight of stairs. The North Terrace at the other end of the ground is covered. However, it only runs for about half the width of the pitch, with one side ending in line with the eighteen yard box. Thus there is a large open area at one corner of the ground. | ||
| Future Developments | ||
| The Club have abandoned plans to further re-develop the Abbey Stadium and are now investigating the possibility of finding suitable land on which to build a new stadium. | ||
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| What Is It Like For Away Supporters? | ||
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Away fans are housed in
the Marstons Smooth South Stand at one end of the
ground, where up to 1,600 supporters can be seated.
This relatively new covered, all seated stand has
good facilities. For some
larger games then the South part of the Habbin
terrace can also be made available. This covered
terrace can accommodate almost 1,000 supporters. The entrance to the away section is
reached by walking along a path through what
appears to be a common field that is used from
time to time to graze cows (well judging from the
number of cow pats!). Not much fun at the best
times and especially when it is a bit more
difficult to see for those night games! Adam
Hodson a visiting Stockport County fan informs me;
'The away end is a nice modern stand with good views
of the playing action. The refreshments on offer
included the legendary bacon butties, which have
apparently returned after an absence, due to demand
from fans'. Graham Young adds; 'On the whole
Cambridge is a good day out as it is generally
relaxed and friendly'. |
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There is a supporters club at the ground (which I am informed does reasonably priced food and is friendly), that allows in away supporters. Jo Sharples informs me; 'The stadium is located on Newmarket Road. If fans exit the stadium entrance and turn left and go over the railway bridge, then about 100 yards further on is a pub called the Seven Stars, which has very reasonably priced for beer and all Sky Sports channels'. This pub is a about a ten minute walk away from the ground. Antony Wallis a visiting Hull supporter adds; 'as you leave the A14 and pass through Fen Ditton you will see a pub on the left called the Blue Lion. It serves real ale and good food'. |
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| By Train | ||
| Cambridge railway station is
over two miles away, best catch a taxi (about
£5). If you decide to walk to the ground, then
it is a fair old stroll, and a mazey route, but should
only take 30 minutes at a good pace. Leave the station
and take the first right hand turn into Tenison
Avenue. Just beyond the traffic lights turn right into
St. Barnabas Road. Follow this road along over the
traffic lights and into Gywdir Road. Go through the
traffic barrier and take the first left turn into
Norfolk street. Then take the first right turn just
past the newsagents into St. Matthews Street, pass the
church and take the 4th right into New Street. Follow
all the way along until you reach Coldhams Lane. Head
left here and then take the first right onto Newmarket
Road, continue along this road for the ground. Thanks
to 'Main Stand Matt' for providing the directions. Richard Green a visiting Macclesfield Town fan adds; 'There are frequent buses that run to the Abbey stadium before and after the game. I got on the C3, although the bus drivers in Cambridge directed me to several different numbered buses before a more 'down-to-earth' Cambridge fan (who was actually a bus driver), correctly directed me to the C3 bus. The bus journey takes 10-15 minutes'. The fare is £2.50 return. |
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| Local Rivals | ||
| Peterborough United, Luton Town, Northampton Town, Stevenage, Histon & Cambridge City. | ||
| Admission Prices | ||
| Home Fans: Main Stand: Adults £17, Concessions £12, Under 16's £8 Family Enclosure: Adults £16, Concessions £11, Under 16's £5 Terrace: Adults £14, Concessions £11, Under 16's £5 Away Fans: South Stand (Seating): Adults £17, Concessions £12, Under 16's £8 Habbin Terrace: Adults £14, Concessions £11, Under 16's £5 |
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| Programme | ||
| Official
Programme: £3 |
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| Disabled Facilities | ||
| For details of disabled facilities at the ground please visit the relevant page on the National Association Of Disabled Supporters (NADS) website. | ||
| Fixtures 2011-2012 | ||
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| Record & Average Attendance | ||
| Record Attendance: 14,000 v Chelsea Friendly, May 1st 1970. Average Attendance: 2010-2011: 2,514 (Blue Square Premier) 2009-2010: 2,964 (Blue Square Premier) 2008-2009: 3,570 (Blue Square Premier) |
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| Fans Reviews Of The Abbey Stadium | ||
| Mike
Kimberley (Ninety-Two Club) 12/3/12 Chris Tinker (Neutral) 26/12/07 |
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| Hotel Accommodation | ||
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If you
require hotel accommodation in the area then
first try a hotel booking service provided by Late Rooms.
They have a huge choice of places to
stay and their booking facility is
straightforward to use. Yes this site will
earn a small commission if you book through
them, but it will go to help with the running
costs of keeping the Guide going. Access
their Cambridge
Hotels and Guest Houses page,
which shows the accommodation by
distance from the football ground. |
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| Google Map Showing The Area Around The Abbey Stadium | ||
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Map showing the
location of the stadium, railway station and listed
pubs.
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Feedback |
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| If anything is incorrect or
you have something to add, please e-mail duncan@footballgrounds.net
and I'll update the guide. |
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