Crewe make there second away trip of the season and next stop it is Swindon's County Ground. The ground opened in 1896 and the County Ground has a capacity of 15,728.
Where to Drink
One good place to drink and I can vouch for this is the Cricket Club, which is behind the Arkells Stand and is nice for a cheap pint although it can get busy. Another pub near to the ground and near to the famous 'Magic Roundabout' is The Merlin but this does not allow supporters wearing colours in.
Alcohol is also available in the Arkells Stand but not in the stand that is open to the elements (Stratton Bank End)
Travel
Train
The railway station is around 10-15 minutes walk, if Leave the station, cross the road and proceed up the road between the two pubs (Great Western and Queen's Tap), continue to end of road. Turn left; proceed along Manchester Road, through traffic lights as far as you can go. At the junction turn right. The County Ground is about 300 yards up this road on the left.
Coach:
The official coach leaves at 10 am cost £14 members + season ticket holders and £15 non-members.
Car
Distance from Crewe to Swindon is 133 miles.
For those in the car best getting off the M5 at Junction 11 and get on the A417, which then joins the A419 that will take you to Swindon then just follow the signs to the County Ground. Parking is either at the Cricket Ground or round the streets near to the ground.
For the Away fan
Fans are situated in a part of the Arkells Stand, which holds 1,200 supporters and a small food kiosk next to the stand offers the usual football food and drink.
Tickets Prices
Adults £15
Senior Citizens £12
Students £12*
Juniors U-15 & under £7
Disabled £12
*Students must have a valid NUS card.
Weather details:-
The famous Magic Roundabout in Swindon
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