Blue Square Premier Football Ground Guide - Glassworld Stadium, Bridge Road, Histon FC

Contents
What's The Ground Like? Future Developments Main Stand (photo) What Is It Like For Visiting Supporters? Covered Seated Stand (photo) Where To Drink Bridge Road End (photo) How To Get There By Car & Where To Park By Train Admission Prices Programme Price Welcome Sign & Terrace Close Up (photo) 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 the Main Stand. It is a traditional looking stand that is covered and all seated. It only runs for about a third of the length of the pitch and straddles the half way line. The seated area is elevated above the pitch meaning that spectators have to climb a small set of stairs in front to access it. There are windshields to either side and the Club’s offices are located in the building behind. During 2007 a further 500 covered seats were installed next to this stand in front of the new Cambridgeshire County FA Headquarters building, which gives this side of the stadium a bit of an odd look. Opposite is another small seated stand which is covered and looks quite tidy. Both ends are virtually identical small covered terraces, that look to have been recently constructed. The ground is completed with a set of eight floodlights, four of which run down each side of the pitch. There is quite a lot of greenery to be seen around the perimeter of the ground, re-enforcing its rural look. Top Of Page
Future Developments
The Club are considering re-developing the Bridge Road End of the stadium with a new 1,000 capacity stand. Top Of Page
Main Stand
Thanks to Jon Weaver for providing the above photo. Top Of Page
What Is It Like For Visiting Supporters?
Away fans are mostly housed in the Bridge Road End Terrace, which does have some cover. Additionally around 150 seats are allocated a portion of the small covered seated stand on the far side of the pitch. There is a catering van available providing amongst other things, burgers, bacon rolls and chips. Peter Holdridge adds; 'The Club are small and friendly as one might expect from a team that has climbed from the Eastern Counties league to the Conference in only eight seasons. This is a club where the man on the pie stall wants to have a chat and the lady with the radio is listening to The Archers. The ground is next to a recreation ground, which adds to the feeling of a village team. However, with a management team of Steve Fallon and John Beck and an ambitious Chairman the club and the team should not be underestimated. Expect a friendly welcome (except for local derbies). The ground is easy to find and close to the A14 and M11, which should mean a quick journey for most. Plenty of parking close by and good food mean this should be a good day out'. Top Of Page
Covered Seated Stand
Thanks to Jon Weaver for providing the above photo. Top Of Page
Where To Drink?
There is a small club house at the ground, but alas this is for home supporters only. The nearest pub is called the Railway Vue on Station Road. It is about a 5-10 minute walk away. From the entrance of the ground turn right and head along Bridge Road. Turn left at the next set of traffic lights and then left again into Station Road. The pub is down on the left and there is plenty of street parking in this area to be had. Dilan Owen adds; 'You can get to the Railway Vue even quicker if you walk down the closed off road opposite the ground entrance, the Railway Vue is then down on your right'. If you have a bit more time on your hands then you can go into the centre of Histon then there are number of pubs to be found on the High Street, including the Barley Mow, Boot Inn, Rose & Crown and the Red Lion. The latter being listed in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide. Top Of Page
Bridge Road End
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How To Get There By Car & Where To Park
Histon is situated just north of Cambridge. The ground is located on the outskirts of the nearby village of Impington. Leave the M11 and take the A14 towards Newmarket. At Junction 32 take the B1049 towards Histon. You will pass a Holiday Inn on your right and then the road goes over an old Railway Line. The entrance to the ground is just down on the right, just before the pedestrian crossing. If you start driving past houses then you have gone too far! There is no car parking available at the ground for visiting supporters. There is though plenty of street parking available. For a map showing the location of the ground click here. To go to a simplified page, containing the directions and pub info, which you can print out click here. Top Of Page
By Train
There is no longer a railway station in Histon. The nearest station is in Cambridge, around three miles away. The Citi 7 bus regularly runs from Cambridge station to Histon/Impington (the ground is on the very edge of Impington). Get off at the BUPA Cambridge Lea Hospital or Railway Vue pub stops, both close to the ground. Top Of Page
Admission Prices
Grandstand Seating: Adults £13 Concessions £8 Under 16’s £3* All other areas of the ground: Adults £12 Concessions £7 Under 16’s £3* * Juniors who are also Histon club members can be admitted to the ground for just £1. Top Of Page
Programme Price
Official Programme £2
Welcome Sign & Terrace Close Up
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Fixtures 2007-2008
For the Histon fixture list click here (to take you to the BBC Sports Website) Top Of Page
Record & Average Attendance
Record Attendance: 3,721 v Cambridge United Blue Square Premier, January 1st 2008. Average Attendance: 2007-2008: 1,063 (Conference National) 2006-2007: 790 (Conference South) Top Of Page
Fans Ground Reviews
Visited the Glassworld Stadium recently as an away fan or general football supporter? Then submit your own review of the ground and general day out click here. Top Of Page
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 Histon page click here. Top Of Page
Feedback
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