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Ground Name: St James'
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| What's The Ground
Like? Doble Stand (photo) What Is It Like For Visiting Supporters? Big Bank Terrace (photo) Where To Drink? The Grandstand (photo) How To Get There By Car & Where To Park By Train Looking Towards The St James' Road End (photo) Admission Prices Programme Price Ground Layout Local Rivals Fixtures 2007-2008 Record & Average Attendance Fans Ground Reviews Hotel Accommodation Feedback Return To The Main Menu |
| What's The Ground Like? |
| On one side of the ground is an old
looking Grandstand. It is all seated, covered and has windshields to
either side. However, it is in size about half the length of the pitch and
sits astride the half way line. It has an unusual set of small floodlights
aligned along the front of its roof. Opposite is the Flybe Stand which was opened in 2001 and replaced
the former Cowshed Stand. This smart looking all seater stand is single
tiered, with a row of executive boxes to the rear. At one end is the 'Big Bank' covered terrace,
which was opened in February 2000 and replaced a former large open terrace. The other end is
a very small open terrace, called the St James Road terrace. This end is given to away
supporters. It is that small, you can clearly see a row of houses that sit
beyond it. Concerning the new Big Bank Stand, Neil Le Milliere adds; 'The stand is a covered terrace with accommodation for 4,000 home supporters, the Club has decided upon the name "The Cliff Bastin Stand". Cliff Bastin formerly played for Exeter City before moving onto Arsenal in 1929. During his many years at Highbury, Cliff Bastin scored more league and cup goals for Arsenal than any other player prior, recently, to Ian Wright'. |
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| What Is It Like For Visiting Supporters? |
| For those clubs with a sizeable following then away fans are predominantly housed in the St James terrace at one end of the ground, which has a capacity of 1,200 fans. In addition a number of seats are made available in the Flybe Stand. For clubs with a smaller following, then only the Flybe Stand seating is allocated. As the St James Terrace is open to the elements, it may be advisable to try and get one of the seats made available to away fans in the covered Flybe Stand. I had an enjoyable day out at Exeter, with no problems experienced. |
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| Where To Drink? |
| There is a Social Club at the ground,
which admits away supporters. Otherwise, the ground is walkable from the
city
centre where there are plenty of pubs. Mike Faulkner from Somerset, recommends the Duke Of
York and the Amber Rooms in Sidwell Street.
Tony Fort recommends 'The Victoria' on Victoria Road (follow
Victoria Street from the back of the Grandstand). As Tony says 'You can park here (for
free) but it is a good 10-15 minutes walk from the ground and steep! The pub is great,
very "studenty", but full of friendly Exeter supporters. Both the food and ale
were excellent both from a quality and value perspective'. Whilst Mick
Hubbard adds; 'We walked on from the city centre towards the ground and,
instead of following Old Tiverton Road which leads to the ground, we
forked right, up Blackboy Road and stopped at the Bowling Green pub, which
is about a quarter of a mile from the ground. We enjoyed this pub
very much - good beer (i.e. proper ale), comfortable and quite airy, very
friendly (locals were hospitable and fans of both clubs mixed amicably)
and a separate pool table for those so inclined. A definite
recommendation'. Otherwise if you like your real ale then there is the Brook Green Tavern on Well Street. This pub is a regular in the annual CAMRA Good Beer Guide and is located only 50 metres away from the football ground and is away fan friendly. |
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| How To Get There By Car & Where To Park |
| Leave the M5 at
Junction 30 and follow signs for Exeter city centre along Sidmouth Road
(A379) and then onto Rydon Lane (A3015). Take the Sidmouth Road turn off
(B3183) towards the city centre. Keep going towards the town centre as the
road becomes Heavitree Road. On nearing the city centre take the fourth exit
at the large roundabout onto Western Way. At the next roundabout take the
second exit onto Old Tiverton Road, then turn left into St James Road for
the ground. There is street parking, but quite a way from the ground as
there is a local residents scheme in operation. For a map showing the location of the ground click here (to take you to the Street Map website). To go to a simplified page, containing the directions and pub info, which you can print out click here. |
| By Train |
| The nearest train station to the ground is St James Park, which is on a local line. This is only a short walk away from the ground. However, most fans will come into the mainline stations of Exeter St Davids or Exeter Central, from which you can either get a local train to St James Park, or head onto the ground by foot, via the town centre. |
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| Admission Prices |
| Flybe Stand: Adults £16,
Concessions £10 Grandstand: Adults £15, Family Ticket (1 Adult + 1 Child) £15, Concessions £9, Under 18's £6 Big Bank Terrace: Adults £13, Concessions £8, Under 18's £5 St James Road Terrace: Adults £13, Concessions £8, Under 18's £5 Concessions apply to Over 65's and Students (with valid ID). |
| Programme Price |
| Official Programme £2.80 |
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| Local Rivals |
| Plymouth Argyle, Torquay United. |
| Fixtures 2007-2008 |
| For the Exeter City fixture list click here (to take you to the BBC Sports Website) |
| Record & Average Attendance |
| 21,014 v Sunderland, FA Cup 6th Round Replay, March 4th, 1931. Average Attendance: 2006-2007: 3,627 (Conference National) 2005-2006: 3,790 (Conference National) 2004-2005: 3,389 (Conference National) |
| Fans Reviews Of St James Park |
| Visited St James Park recently as an away fan or general football supporter? Then submit your own review of the ground and general day out click here. |
| Hotel Accommodation |
| If you require hotel accommodation in the area then first try a hotel booking service provided by Football Hotels who are powered by Activehotels, who specialise in locating accommodation near or within a short travelling distance of the football ground. They also have the added advantage over some other hotel booking services that you pay on departure. 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. To access their Exeter page click here. |
| Feedback |
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